{"id":3984,"date":"2019-09-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-30T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2019-09-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-09-30T00:00:00","slug":"boys-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stayz.com.au\/holiday-ideas\/family-and-groups\/group-holidays\/boys-weekend","title":{"rendered":"Boys weekend: where to go?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Adrenaline-laced adventure? Total relaxation? Mind-blowing wine? There\u2019s an almost endless number of ideas for an ideal guys weekend. Here\u2019s our top five picks to suit your fancy.\n<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\rSurf the Waves at <a name=\"Red_Bluff\">Red Bluff<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11 alignalignfull-width\" src=\"\/holiday-ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/1NpVQbNQcx4w0umrKa475L\/27f7474934997fdf366314e749fb20ec\/boys_weekend_-_Red_Bluff_Australia_-_Stayz.jpg\" alt=\"boys weekend - Red Bluff Australia\"><\/figure>\n<p>\nOn the southern tip of Ningaloo Reef, just over 1,000 kilometres north of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayz.com.au\/d\/688\/perth\">Perth<\/a>, is a rugged and raw surf site that\u2019s been drawing diehard wave riders for decades. Those willing to make the trek to this remote patch of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayz.com.au\/d\/31739\/western-australia-australia\">Western Australia<\/a> will be rewarded with lunar landscapes, turquoise water, and killer left-hand barrel waves. Camping is common, but indoor accommodations can be found in Quobba Station. Though crowds are minimal, the wildlife here is abundant: Dolphins and turtles are plentiful in the water; while kangaroos and goats roam further inland. During winter months, whales swim close enough to be visible from shore.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\rGet Your Culture Fix in <a name=\"Canberra\">Canberra<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11 alignalignfull-width\" src=\"\/holiday-ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/3F78SgyOIK8VNfklyxP8M4\/2615baf4a4387e4b4408b410c0c7f4c6\/boys_weekend_-_Canberra_-_Stayz.jpg\" alt=\"boys weekend - Canberra\"><\/figure>\n<p>\nMuseum junkies, rejoice! The nation\u2019s capital offers a wealth of riches when it comes to civic pride and nation-defining artefacts. The hard part will be deciding which places make the cut if you\u2019ve only got a weekend to spend: the Australian War Memorial, National Portrait Gallery, National Film &#038; Sound Archive, National Museum of Australia, National Gallery of Australia, and the old and new parliament houses are all great places to get started. A lesser-known attraction still worthy of a visit is the Aboriginal Tent Embassy, a protest site that dates to the 1970s. When you\u2019ve had your fill of civics and history, you can head to the artificial lake in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayz.com.au\/d\/1559\/canberra-act-australia\">Canberra<\/a>, where you can rent paddle boats or grab lunch.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\rSip Wine in <a name=\"Tasmania\">Tasmania<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11 alignalignfull-width\" src=\"\/holiday-ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/5AJQMA8atDoB7Bu7Rv6raV\/a48ce1b464456c67ac37e78114c92913\/boys_weekend_-_Tasmania_-_Stayz.jpg\" alt=\"boys weekend - Tasmania\"><\/figure>\n<p>\nDiscover what artisanal wine hunters have known for years: Tasmania\u2019s wine industry is blossoming, and more than 250 vineyards now dot <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayz.com.au\/holiday-ideas\/holiday-destinations\/tasmania\/towns-in-tasmania-to-visit\">the island state<\/a>. The viticulture association Wine Tasmania has outlined four wine routes for oenophiles to drive themselves, taking you past better-known vineyards worthy of a lengthy visit. The farmland north of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayz.com.au\/d\/15260\/launceston-tas-australia\">Launceston<\/a> boasts similar climatic conditions to the Champagne region in France. Additionally, the volcanic terroir around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayz.com.au\/d\/20325\/devonport\">Devonport<\/a> produces a fantastically peppery pinot noir. The soil surrounding the Derwent, Coal and Huon valleys produces beautiful cold-climate whites. And on the east coast, Tasmania\u2019s newest wine region is home to deep, earthy reds.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\rSwim With Crocs in <a name=\"Darwin\">Darwin<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11 alignalignfull-width\" src=\"\/holiday-ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/1ZQtucqRd1jftYSmnebE3U\/b0547dbfec96988f85846d21889cad35\/boys_weekend_-_Crocodile_in_Darwin_-_Stayz.jpg\" alt=\"boys weekend - Crocodile in Darwin\"><\/figure>\n<p>\nGetting up close and personal with underwater creatures is a surefire way to get your adrenaline pumping. Sharks and dolphins are common elsewhere, but only in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayz.com.au\/d\/29304\/darwin\">Darwin<\/a> can you get nose to snout with a saltwater crocodile. At Crocosaurus Cove, in the centre of the city, a so-called Cage of Death lowers gutsy visitors into the underwater enclosure of an adult crocodile. After you survive the 15 minutes of nail-biting adventure, fuel up at the Parap Village Market, a bustling, compact outdoor market focused on southeast Asian cuisine. Another can\u2019t-miss aquatic activity in Darwin: Aquascene runs a fish-feeding frenzy at high tide, where groups can hand-feed swarms of catfish, milkfish and mullet.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\rGet Boisterous in <a name=\"Brisbane\">Brisbane<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11 alignalignfull-width\" src=\"\/holiday-ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/6fi2aUbCS9itogs6LQXqEl\/577600f9488050d0a60dca5637fc78ce\/boys_weekend_-_Brisbane_-_Stayz.jpg\" alt=\"boys weekend - Brisbane\"><\/figure>\n<p>\n\nDon\u2019t worry about packing your formal wear\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayz.com.au\/d\/22856\/brisbane-cbd-qld-australia\">Brisbane<\/a> with its laid-back atmosphere means you can feast on live music, lively clubs and noteworthy eats all while keeping the dress code casual. To get your weekend started with a bang, head to the Fortitude Valley. The epicentre of Brisbane\u2019s nightlife, this neighborhood is crammed with pubs and clubs featuring everything from local jazz singers to international DJs. Near downtown, you\u2019ll find a spate of newly opened brewpubs. While away your daytime hours at the famous Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Or, depending on the season, you can cheer your favourite cricket or football team during a rollicking game at the Brisbane Cricket Ground (known locally as the Gabba).\r\n\r\n<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adrenaline-laced adventure? Total relaxation? Mind-blowing wine? There\u2019s an endless number of ideas for a boys weekend. 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