For the avid adventurer, there is no better place to escape the weekly Sydney or Melbourne work schedules than a getaway to Mallacoota.
Residing almost in between two of Australia's major cities on the Princess Highway, the ocean breezes and calm climate of the small fishing village provide the ideal escape to that eight-hour-a-day, five-day-a-week office agenda.
Surrounding Mallacoota is over 87,500 hectares of the Croajingolong National Park, featuring an array of wildlife and forest varieties, from temperate rainforest to coastal woodlands.
Besides offering serene isolation, the park provides all the activities for lovers of the great outdoors, with such endeavors as camping and hiking readily available all over.
Additionally, swimming, canoeing and fishing are accessible for family vacations as well as the individual excursionist trip.
It must be noted, however, that fishing in the campgrounds requires a permit.
Within the town itself, a wide range of Mallacoota accommodation options are on hand for the stress free vacation, as well as plethora of day trips and activities, from golfing to historical tours.
In fact, no trip to the town can be considered complete without a 16km boat trip to Gabo Island, where one of the oldest Australian lighthouses stand.
Originally built to prevent future shipwrecks after the death of 30 sailors during the horrific 1853 Monumental City incident near Tullaberga Island, the lighthouse was fabricated out of wood in 1862.
As the country's second tallest lighthouse, it stands out from all of the other lighthouses in the world since it is entirely pink, due to the locally cut granite used to complete its construction.
The ancient structure is definitely a site to see, on both an aesthetic and historical level.
In addition to touring the famous edifice, such activities as whale and seal watching, swimming and fishing can be enjoyed.
For the adventurer, the island's Santa Barbara Bay provides a great coast for snorkeling.
For the family, great walking trails and picnic spots are found all over.
Not to mention that one of the largest populations of small birds and penguins is located on Gabo Island.
Even lodging is available at the assistant light keepers residence, although only 8 people can fit in the accommodations.
So, from the historical aspect to experiencing all that Mother Nature has to offer, there is really no better haven from work than Mallacoota.