With the spring school holidays approaching, there has never been a better time to plan a family road trip to discover a tiny town with a big personality.

Airbnb is on a mission to put Australia’s tiniest – and best – towns on the map with a new guide showcasing 50 charming Aussie towns with populations under 3,000 people.

Research conducted via YouGov shows nearly 80 percent of Aussies are interested in visiting a small town they’ve never been to before but one in three assume there’s a lack of viable accommodation options.

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From the quaint outback Queensland town of Monto, featuring rolling sandstone cliffs and an array of public art, to the sandy beaches of Scamander on Tasmania’s east coast, Airbnb’s Tiny Towns Guide offers up undiscovered gems.

According to the guide, these are the Top 10 tiny towns offering unique and charming experiences to explore:

1. Maclean, NSW
2. Scamander, TAS
3. Monto, QLD
4. York, WA
5. Myrrhee, VIC
6. Taranna, TAS
7. Bremer Bay, WA
8. Lake Bennett, NT
9. Glen Alice, NSW
10. Tumby Bay, SA

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Despite their beauty and charm, research reveals 40 percent of Aussies have never heard of even one of the top 10 tiny towns on the list.

While Maclean is the most recognisable, 74 percent of Aussies admit to having never heard of the northern NSW town.

Known as the “Scottish Town in Australia,” Maclean offers a unique blend of cultural heritage on the banks of the picturesque Clarence River. Enjoy the charming streets of town, indulge in fresh local prawns or explore the surrounding countryside with a trek through the subtropical rainforest.

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Myrrhee in Victoria is amongst the least recognisable with only 5 percent of Aussies aware of this hidden gem. Found in Victoria’s High Country, visitors will enjoy the rolling hills and vineyards of Myrrhee also known for its local produce as well as its vibrant arts community.

With 44 percent of travellers willing to travel up to four hours to reach a new destination, the list of towns featured in the Tiny Towns Guide are all within a road trip’s reach from a major city, making them ideal for spontaneous or weekend getaways.

“There is nothing Aussies enjoy more than getting off the beaten track and making new discoveries and this is a fantastic initiative from Airbnb to give these small country towns a boost,” Margy Osmond, Chief Executive Officer of the Tourism & Transport Forum Australia said.

“More and more people are looking for unique and interesting travel options that won’t break the bank and it’s wonderful to see so many smaller towns listed that will hopefully benefit from an increase in visitors who will stay for a weekend or longer to enjoy all these communities have to offer.”

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