Now that the cooler months are rolling in, winter getaways are on the radar, whether it’s seeking warmer climates or heading to the snow. Airbnb’s recent data unveils the most popular destinations booked by Australians from June to August 2025, and Queensland managed to snag no less than the top three locations!
The Italian summer is in full swing for Aussies this year, too, with cities such as Florence, Puglia and Amalfi all getting a mention.
Top winter travel destinations in Australia
- Whitsundays, QLD
- Brisbane, QLD
- Maroochydore, QLD
- Melbourne, VIC
- Adelaide, SA
- Sydney, NSW
- Newcastle, NSW
- Southport, QLD
- Pokolbin, NSW
- North Stradbroke Island, QLD
Top international winter travel destinations
- Florence, Italy
- Tokyo, Japan
- Puglia, Italy
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Milan, Italy
- Hoi An, Vietnam
- Bali, Indonesia
- Apia, Samoa
- Amalfi, Italy
- Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
The accommodation website has also announced a variety of new services and features, ranging from finding award-winning professionals, like chefs or photographers, who can elevate your trip, to workshops and experiences led by locals and experts.
These new categories have launched in Sydney and Melbourne so far, so it doesn’t hurt to keep an eye out for when they come to Brisbane and, in the meantime, the world — starting by these incredible cities — is your oyster!