Which WA holiday is Aussie No.1?

Cruising the Kimberley is the No.1 holiday in Australia, according to the Australian Travel list. Picture: True North Source: Supplied

WHERE'S your next holiday?

If you're following the experts' recommendations, the answer will likely be Western Australia.

Australian Traveller has listed Australia's 100 Greatest Holidays Of All Time in a special collectors' edition of the magazine.

Have the experts got it right? Tell us your ideal Aussie holiday.

The special edition of Australian Traveller magazine, out Wednesday. Source: Supplied

The list is the result of more 12,000 nominations, a panel of 20 travel experts and hundreds of hours of analysis.

The No.1 spot was taken out by relatively little-known WA experience, cruising the Kimberley.

A total of 16 WA travel experiences made the list, making it the most popular state/territory for Australia's best holidays.

Traditional holiday favourite Queensland came a close second with 15 holidays on the list.

Tasmania was the other big winner, with Australia's most highly rated luxury stay, best walking holidays and Australia's best road trip.

Tassie's little-known drive The East Coast Escape beat iconic road trips such as The Great Ocean Road (No.8) and the Big Lap (No.3) to take the No.2 position.

"If you've ever done it, you'd know why," Australian Traveller magazine editor Georgia Rickard said.

"It's absolutely breathtaking."

And, she said, it was a pleasant surprise to see an affordable holiday option come in at No.2.

"The best thing about the East Coast Escape road trip is that the luxury is in the environment," she said.

"Hobart, Maria Island, The Hazards, Wineglass Bay, Bay of Fires… it's one long, continuous reel of six-star surroundings. And you can absolutely do it without blowing the budget, there's plenty of affordable accommodation along the way."

Tasmania's luxury lodge Saffire Freycinet also caused upset by coming in at No.5, nabbing the hotly-contested title of best luxury lodge from perennial favourite qualia at Hamilton Island (No.10).

The list is reflective of Australia's changing travel palate, Rickard said.

"As a nation, we're becoming much more discerning about what we want from our holidays," she says.

"It's not enough to plonk yourself by a pool anymore – we want authentic experiences, unique destinations, and trips that enrich our lives in some way.

"A bit of brag factor doesn't hurt, either."

Another surprise – Australia's best island break is found in NSW, at Lord Howe Island (No.7).

Top 10 best holidays in Australia

1. Adventure cruise in the Kimberley, Western Australia

Luxury ship True North is one option for exploring the Kimberley in WA. Picture: True North Source: Supplied

2. Road trip the East Coast, Tasmania

A road trip around Tasmania's East Coast takes in spectacular sights such as the Bay of Fires. Picture: Tasmanian Walking Company Source: Supplied

3. The Big Lap

An epic road trip around Australia is a dream of many - and comes in at No.3 on the best Aussie holidays. Source: Supplied

4. Explore Kakadu, Northern Territory

Explore the natural attractions of Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory. Source: Supplied

5. Stay at luxe lodge Saffire Freycinet, Tasmania

Saffire Freycinet is Australia's most sought-after luxury lodge stay, according to the Australian Traveller list. Source: Supplied

6. Foodie break in Margaret River region, Western Australia

Amberley Estate winery in WA's gourmet Margaret River region. Picture: Tourism Western Australia Source: Supplied

7. Beach holiday on Lord Howe Island, New South Wales

Lord Howe Island offers spectacular scenery and fantastic walks. Source: Supplied

8. Road trip the Great Ocean Road, Victoria

The Twelve Apostles on the Great Ocean Road - Victoria's top entry on the list of great Aussie holidays. Source: Supplied

9. Gourmet escape in Barossa, South Australia

Maggie Beer's Farm Shop in the Barossa Valley. Picture: South Australian Tourism Source: Supplied

10. Stay at luxe lodge qualia, Queensland

At No.10 Queensland entry qualia at Hamilton Island - one of Australia's most prominent luxury resorts - just slipped in to the top 10 list. Source: Supplied

For the full list of 100 holidays, see the special edition of Australian Traveller, out on Wednesday.