5 Great Locations to Build a Holiday Home
July 30th, 2011 - Featured Post
If you have decided to build a holiday home you may already have a great location in mind. Whether you prefer the beach, the bush or want a home near the snowfields you can save money on your new holiday home by having a look at the kit homes available. Kit homes in Victoria and other states are being constructed all the time and are a great cost effective option for a holiday house. They are also quick to construct and can be built in as little as eight weeks.
Sorrento
Sorrento is a short hours drive from Melbourne and is a popular tourist destination. Sorrento has a beach on the bay side as well as the beach overlooking the ocean. Sorrento has a huge main street, with many fashionable shops both sides, including art galleries, clothing and gifts. You can catch the ferry across from Sorrento to Queenscliff and spend the day in Geelong. There are great restaurants and cafes as well as vineyards and olive groves nearby. Visit the other seaside resorts of Portsea and Rosebud as well as head inland to Red Hill, which has a fantastic Farmers Market.
Byron Bay
The perfect place for a relaxing getaway and an ideal spot for building a holiday home. If you enjoy doing very little Byron Bay is the spot for you. Enjoy relaxing on the beach, indulge in remedial massages and beauty therapies and explore the regions produce and craft markets. Hang out in cafes on the main street or overlooking the beach and enjoy the perfect weather.
Phillip Island
Phillip Island is located in Western Port Bay about an hour and a half south east of Melbourne. It is a popular place for holiday homes, with many Melbournians using it as their escape for decades. The main town of Cowes has plenty of shops, restaurants and cafes and the beach is safe to swim in for families. Go see the famous Penguin Parade in the evening or take a boat trip out to see the seals. Each year the motorcycle population descends upon the island for the annual Motorcycle Grand Prix, which is definitely worth a look.
Blue Mountains
The Blue Mountains are a short drive from Sydney and the region is a great place to build a holiday home. If you enjoy hiking, getting out into the bush and just enjoying the outdoors then you will love having a holiday home here. There are plenty of other pursuits too, such as great shopping, lots of antique stores, day spas for when you need to unwind and top restaurants.
Barossa Valley
The Barossa Valley is a beautiful part of South Australia that is located not far from Adelaide. The Barossa Valley has plenty to offer with many events being held throughout the year, or you might just prefer to take it easy. Visit the many wineries and indulge in the gourmet food trail. There are surrounding National Parks to hike through and historic townships to visit as well as great antique shops.
