THE hunt is on for the best Aussie secret spots. Shhh don't tell anyone. They've got the list down to 40.

Hooroo, Qantas’ website, has invited Australians to share their favourite "in the know" travel experiences and destinations via a Facebook competition.

The competition has uncovered hundreds of hidden gems from across the country, and now Hooroo is asking readers to pick the top five.

There's one spot where you can ride a lava tube, another where you can whisper a message and have it heard 100m away and one where you can fish for barramundi alongside a croc named Cedric.

At Mickey Creek Gorge in Carnavon Gorge National Park, Queensland, most visitors are satisfied with a swim and a slide down the natural rock slide. But locals say they are missing out on the most spectacular view. The track appears to end so tourists head back to the car park. But battle on for another five minutes and you'll find "towering walls of rock covered in moss with some sections becoming so narrow you can touch the walls of both sides with your hands and feet".

According to those who have voted in the competition so far, Bondi has nothing on Sydney’s Wattamolla Beach. No idea where that is? Not many people do, that’s why it is so good. Wattamolla is a combination of beach and freshwater lagoon, less than an hour from Sydney's CBD - but it feels like a million miles away. Or you could always find your own island paradise at Moreton Island, Queensland.

Like infinity pools? Brave a bumpy dirt road in the Northern Territory and you will find an amazing one, courtesy of mother nature. It’s called Gunlom Falls and as expected it is in the Kakadu National Park - but far away from the rest of the tourists.

So how did they compile the list? The Hooroo team called for submissions from the public and whittled it down to a selection of the 40 best, chosen by three lifestyle experts Dr Chris Brown from Bondi Vet and host of a travel segment on the Living Room TV show on Channel 10, columnist Paula Joy and Lija Wilson from Hooroo.

But have they picked the best?

Here's the list of the top 40 in no particular order. 

Western Australia
Bremer Bay
Little Beach, Albany
Pentecost River, Home Valley Station, Kimberley
Lighthouse Keeper’s House remains, Albany
Jurien Bay Sea Lions, Jurien Bay

South Australia
Waterfall Gully
Tumby Bay
Woodside
Andamooka
Mintaro Maze, Mintaro
Whispering Wall, near Williamstown Barossa Valley
Northern Flinders Ranges
The Great Wall of China, Central Flinders Ranges
BlueSeas Beach House, Kangaroo Island

Queensland
Mickey Creek Gorge, Carnarvon Gorge National Park
Moreton Island
Starlight’s look out, 40 minutes from Longreach
Undara Volcanic National Park
On the Inlet, Port Douglas
Champagne Bay, Thomas Island, The Whitsundays
Ross River

Tasmania
Secret Falls, Hobart 
Bay of Fires
Donaldson River, Corinna

Victoria
Aireys Inlet – Great Ocean Road
The bottle of milk, Lorne
Shizuka Ryokan Japanese country spa and wellness retreat Hepburn Springs

New South Wales
Beaufort House, Adelong
Wattamolla Beach, Sydney Royal National Park
Milk Beach, Vaucluse
Mungo Brush, Myall Lakes National Park
Tumbarumba Rodeo, Tumbarumba
The Rock Pool, Tuncurry
Lake Liddell, Muswellbrook
Caves Beach, Central Coast
Protesters Falls, The Channon
Fish Rock Cave, South West Rocks
Menindee Lakes, Menindee
Kosciuszko huts, Snowy Mountains

Northern Territory
Gunlom Falls, top pool, Kakadu National Park

Escape your dull day to day routine to explore the beauty of Queensland on foot and take in the crisp, fresh air while discovering a serene National Park or pack up the car to head off on an impressive road trip – get the most out of your journey!

Now is your chance to experience what Queensland has to offer by foot, car or boat just to name a few! Plan your itinerary to suit you – travel at your own pace and take the time to explore the vast countryside or the stunning coastline.

If you’re looking to escape just for the weekend there are plenty of half day or full day trips to consider or in order to completely unwind check out the itineraries from 2 days to 1 week.

TOP 10 ITINERARIES

1. Pacific Coast Touring Route, Gold Coast to Cairns
2. Adventure Way - Queensland, Brisbane to Innamincka
3. Great Inland Way, Hebel to Cooktown
4. Great Tropical Drive, Great Barrier Reef Drive to Smithfield and Davies Creek Mountain Biking Trails
5. Brisbane to Birdsville 4WD Adventure Drive Itinerary - From Brisbane to Birdsville, Brisbane to Birdsville
6. Matilda Highway, Barringun to Karumba
7. Mt Coot-tha Tourist Drive, Botanic Gardens and Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium to JC Slaughter Falls
8. Kondalilla Falls Circuit, Kondalilla National Park, Montville, Sunshine Coast Region to Kondalilla Falls Circuit
9. Warrego Highway - From Brisbane to Charleville, Brisbane to Charleville
10. Central Queensland Outback Drive, Rockhampton

What has been months in the pipeline is now available - 99 Experiences e-Book, designed to inspire Australians to try different and exciting adventures around the country - is available for free.

While there are thousands of holiday experiences you could name in Australia, Experience Caravanning and Camping has picked 99 of our favourites in the ultimate holiday planning guide.

Inside you will be taken on a journey around our gorgeous country as we count up our top 99 experiences for the explorer in us all. 

Caravanning and camping numbers are booming because it’s such a relaxed and easy way to holiday. It provides the thread that binds Aussie camaraderie and presents the perfect way to welcome visitors from other countries to explore our towns and regions. It spawns magical memories.

Our great southern land provides the most envied platform for discovery and we have some of the world’s best and most diverse experiences on the planet.

From the east coast’s beaches and historic hamlets, to the west coast’s wine regions, dazzling natural land formations and spectacular waterways.

Head north for serious Aboriginal cultural experiences, unique native wildlife, the mighty Uluru and all the charms of Darwin, Tennant Creek and the Katherine region. Head south for the rolling hills of South Australia, and little old Tasmania may be our smallest state, but it arguably packs the biggest punch of them all for experiences.

And while there are thousands of experiences to choose from, we’ve found 99 that suit all walks of life and cover every patch of our great country. It’s a taste of what is out there for those exploring Australia by road.

The eBook has something for everyone: bushwalkers, adventure thrill-seekers, animal lovers, fossickers, golfers, fishermen, cyclists, surfers, beach lovers, and food and wine enthusiasts.

Best of all, whether you’re exploring with a caravan, tent, motorhome, camper trailer or seeking out cabin accommodation, there is a caravan holiday park only a stone’s throw away to park your wheels and set up camp while discovering any of these 99 Aussie experiences.

Your Naturally Relaxing Sunshine Coast Holiday Destination

The Sunshine Coast is aptly named: this stunning stretch of coastline basks in Australia’s most temperate weather making it a relaxing holiday destination in any season.

Its beaches, from Noosa in the north to Caloundra in the south, are some of the best in the country, arcs of golden sand lapped by the revitalising waters of the Pacific Ocean.

And its hinterland, incorporating such natural wonders as the Glasshouse Mountains and the Blackall Ranges, will rejuvenate the most jaded of travellers.

If you enjoy the ambience of an open-air market, then the Sunshine Coast has some of the best, including the famous Eumundi Markets.

And at Australia Zoo you’ll have a chance to get close to some of our more exotic residents.

Though only 100km from Brisbane, and an easy trip by road or rail, the Sunshine Coast boasts its own airport at Maroochydore with direct flights from Sydney and Melbourne.

Easy to get to, even easier to love, the Sunshine Coast is, indeed, naturally refreshing.

All the Sunshine Coast Holiday Parks are conveniently located, allowing guests direct access to sun, sand and surf.

Whatever your interest - swimming, surfing, boating, fishing, bushwalking or just kicking back on the beach, there’s a park that’s the right fit for you.

It doesn’t matter if you are a camper, a caravanner, or prefer the luxury of a villa our parks will take the hassle out of your holiday.

Sunshine Coast Holiday Parks – naturally relaxing.

For more information about Sunshine Coast Holiday Parks, click here.