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.
READ MORE: The best lookout points in Australia crowned in Uniquely Aussie Awards 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: READ MORE: The top 10 destinations in Asia that Aussies are travelling to right now 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 e.