The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age’s Good Weekend magazine will celebrate the best short break locations Australia has to offer in its annual 52 Weekends Away special issue, out this Saturday, November 1.
The 35th annual edition, which runs at 56 pages, features inspirational short break ideas with reviews of accommodation from luxury adults-only to family friendly.
With many Australians now reaching the end of a long year, 52 Weekends Away is the perfect guide to plan a summer holiday and 2026 mini-breaks.
This year’s carefully curated selection, compiled in collaboration with the team at stablemate Traveller, features new or revamped properties around Australia.
The short break has changed markedly over the three decades since Good Weekend published its first 52 Weekends Away issue on November 17, 1990. With an expanding list of chic city hotels that have an emphasis on resort style living, and an ever-growing list of sophisticated getaways a short drive from metropolitan centres, Australians have never had so much choice to enjoy a domestic break.
Good Weekend editor Melissa Stevens said: “A weekend away is an Aussie institution – and Good Weekend’s 52 Weekends Away aims to give options for mini-breaks to suit all budgets and itineraries. Whether you are after a city-based stay to catch up on a show or check out some new restaurants or want to get off-the-beaten track to decompress and disconnect, you will be sure to find something that fits the bill.
“This year’s issue features a collection of short break ideas designed to provide plenty of inspiration for those looking for a circuit breaker from the hectic pace of life.”
Good Weekend 52 Weekends Away edition will be available in this Saturday’s edition of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and online at www.traveller.com.au
For further information, please contact:
Adrian Motte
Senior Communications Manager – Trade & Publishing
amotte@nine.com.au
Friday, 31 October, 2025
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