2017 saw 10.5 million Australians travel abroad and a growing number of young professionals are going on backpacking adventures around the world. However, with more money to spend, they’re embracing the ‘flashpacker’ lifestyle. But what exactly is this group looking for from the perfect holiday?

From skydiving at Mission beach to snorkeling The Great Barrier Reef, Australia is the tourist destination many dream of visting. Research suggests that while Aussies want to experience the same adventures abroad, the cost is prohibitive, so they're enjoying staycations instead.

The beach holds a privileged place in the Australian psyche. Synonymous with down time Down Under, it’s a particularly important part of the nation’s leisurely lifestyle. But is this really still true? What role does the beach play in contemporary Aussie living – and spending?

Camping in your backyard was once the preserve of suburban teens whose parents weren’t ready to let them out into the great outdoors. Aussies are now enjoying a grown-up equivalent on the roof of St Jerome’s Hotel in Melbourne, swapping a room for a tent with a view of the stars.