While it doesn’t look like we’ll be absentmindedly island hopping in Greece, eating fresh crayfish along a Spanish beach or cycling along the canals of Amsterdam anytime soon - this isn’t to say that we can’t make the best of what we have in our own backyard!

We’ve scoured the depths of the internet to bring you the very best places in Australia that look so much like overseas destinations, they’ll have you thinking you’re at the real deal.

Fore more Aussie adventures, check out our Top 5 Regional Destinations.

Can’t Get to the Moroccan Deserts? Head to The Big Drift, Victoria

Jetting off to the vast Moroccan desert is out of the picture for the time being, but wandering the sand dunes of the Big Drift in Wilson’s Prom will have you feeling pretty close.

The sand dunes found here aren’t quite as jaw dropping or vibrantly red as the ones in Morocco, but impressive nonetheless (even more so considering they’re just a speedy two hour drive from Melbourne).

Perfect for an adventurous day away from your campsite (and break from the typical vibrant beaches and greenery of Wilson’s Prom), the vast, barren, seemingly never endless stretches of sand make for ridiculously dramatic photography (and screaming into the abyss), especially when the sun sinks below the horizon and dying light creates dancing shadows across the desert.

*Wilson Prom’s Big Drift offers impressive sand dunes, just 2 hours from Melbourne*

Can’t Get to Hawaii? Check out Lord Howe Island, NSW

Magnificently crystal clear water, stretches of white sand, and an impressive backdrop of mountain ranges- Lord Howe Island rivals even the most perfect overseas tropical destination.

The ridiculously picturesque location is just a short journey by air from Sydney, and with flights to the island starting up again in November may just be the answer to your stress induced, tropical escape longing prayers.

While sipping a cocktail on the beach is not only possible but also highly recommended (you deserve this), there’s plenty of adventure to be had in the form of snorkeling (amongst vibrant coral reefs and tropical fish, no less), rainforest trekking and sunset kayaking across the impossibly blue sea.

*Lord Howe Island rivals a holiday in Hawaii*

Swap out Switzerland for Grindelwald, Tasmania

A small, charming Swiss themed town isn’t quite what you’d expect to stumble upon in Tasmania, but exactly what you’ll find in Grindelwald, the European inspired village just 15k kilometres from Launceston.

Brought into existence by the Swiss immigrant Roelf Vos, the town is constructed around an artificial (and very Swiss) lake, and where missing in picturesque backdrops of the Swiss Alps, more than makes up for in views of the surrounding Tamar Valley.

There are plenty of chalet inspired houses too, and with countless cafes and eateries, the town makes for a perfect day trip (or longer stay) for those wanting to make up for their lost Euro trip.

Giving Germany a Miss? Check out Hahndorf, South Australia

Can’t make it to Germany this year? Enter Hahndorf, the South Australian village that looks like it’s been plucked right from the heart of the European country.

The picturesque village is just a stone’s throw from Adelaide, and has become somewhat of a tourist hotspot in recent years. And for good reason - irregardless of its very Australian surroundings, wandering the town feels explicitly un-Australian.

You may find yourself checking out the German Village Shop (where huge, authentic grandfather clocks make you feel like you’ve been transported to the lobby of a rustic ski resort), ambling along the tree lined streets, or chowing down on a hearty bavarian inspired meal at the Hahndorf Inn (traditional pretzel and beer, anyone?).

*Chow down on some German cuisine in Hahndorf, SA*

Can’t Go To Spain? Try Paronella Park, Queensland

Situated precisely where you’d never expect to see something even remotely Spanish, lies just that; a beautiful Catalan inspired castle smack bang in the middle of a Queensland rainforest (yep, really).

While Paronella Park is beautiful in its own right (think ridiculously green palm trees, dense moss and towering ferns), the real belle of the ball -and the attraction surely to be most appreciated by those begrudgingly having to give their Europe trip a miss- lies in the rainforest’s impressive Spanish fortress.

Built by Spanish immigrant José Paronella in 1935, the castle and its surrounding moss covered water fountains bears a striking resemblance (while not as grand) to the gardens encircling castles in Spain and Portugal.