According to Tripadvisor’s Seasonal Travel Index (March-May 2023), 66% of Aussies are planning trips over the next three months and 45% plan to travel more than they did in autumn 2022.
The quarterly study combines Tripadvisor’s first-party search data and consumer sentiment research to spotlight where and how Aussies are planning to travel through autumn. While cost/affordability is the most important factor when planning a trip (72%), 38% of Aussies still intend to travel as planned. Inflation will impact the way some plan to travel, however: one-third of respondents likely to travel less or for shorter lengths than previously planned, and 27% likely to vacation closer to home.
Many are opting for shorter getaway, and the majority of Aussies (72%) will travel domestically this season, with 31% planning to travel within three hours of their home. While Melbourne takes pole position, destinations in Queensland make up five of the top 10 domestic destinations this season. 38% say their autumn travel destination is influenced by visiting family and friends.
Internationally, while perennial favourite cities like London and Paris make the top ten, warmer climates closer to home like Hawaii, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand round out the list.
The top domestic destinations for Aussie travellers this autumn are:
- Melbourne
- Sydney
- Brisbane
- Surfers Paradise
- Cairns
- Port Douglas
- Hobart
- Adelaide
- Perth
- Noosa
The top international destinations for Aussie travellers this autumn are:
- Singapore, Singapore
- Seminyak, Indonesia
- Legian, Indonesia
- London, UK
- Sanur, Indonesia
- Paris, France
- Nusa Dua, Indonesia
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Patong, Thailand
- Honolulu, USA
IMAGE: Honolulu Hawaii/Tripadvisor
