1
Hoi An
Vietnam
A lantern-lit old town by day and An Bang beach in the afternoon, with some of Vietnam's best food.
Beaches 7/10Food 9/10Best time: February-July
Total for twoest. A$2,979
Flights A$1,896 (A$948 each) · Stay and food A$1,083
We priced every Triptakeo destination for two people, seven nights, flying from Sydney. We kept only the ones that score well for beaches and food and come in under A$3,000 in total. They're ranked by how well they match, not by price.
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2
Gili Islands
Indonesia
Three car-free islands off Lombok, with turtles, snorkelling and white sand.
Beaches 10/10Food 5/10Best time: May-September
Total for twoest. A$2,792
Flights A$1,408 (A$704 each) · Stay and food A$1,384
3
Lombok
Indonesia
Quiet beaches and an easy pace, with the Gilis a short boat ride away.
Beaches 9/10Food 6/10Best time: May-September
Total for twoest. A$2,511
Flights A$1,408 (A$704 each) · Stay and food A$1,103
4
Gold Coast
Australia
The shortest flight on the list, with surf beaches and theme parks.
Beaches 9/10Food 6/10Best time: September-November
Total for twoest. A$2,828
Flights A$454 (A$227 each) · Stay and food A$2,374
How we priced this: from Sydney, at the Comfortable level, two travellers, seven nights. Prices checked on 4 November 2026. Totals are estimates of return flights, accommodation, and daily food and spending; they aren't package prices. 2 of these flight prices are model estimates because we don't yet have cached fares for those routes. Open any destination to change the trip and see it re-priced.
Questions
What's the cheapest beach holiday for two from Sydney?
On this list it's Lombok, at an est. A$2,511 for a week. For the shortest flight and no passport, the Gold Coast comes in at an est. A$2,828.
When is the best time to go?
It depends on the place. The Gold Coast is best from September to November, the Gili Islands and Lombok from May to September, and Hoi An from February to July.
What does the price cover?
It's an estimate of return flights, accommodation, and daily food and spending for two, using Triptakeo's typical fares from Sydney. It isn't a package price, so check live fares before you book.
Can I change the budget or trip length?
Yes. Open any destination to change the nights, travellers or month, or run your own search on Triptakeo.