Get Out of the House
A Directory for Activities
Things to do near you, for every age and ability: family fun, getting active, nature spots, rainy-day ideas, classes, attractions and places to eat, with day and road trip planners. Built and run by SenTech Australia.
Who it’s for
Locals and families
Something to do this weekend, near home, picked by mood: Family Fun, Get Active, Into Nature, Rainy Day and more.
Travellers and grey nomads
Road trips with things to do along the way, fuel and food stops, and caravan-friendly places.
Local businesses
A free listing to start, with Standard and Featured listings, photos and special offers to be found by people nearby.
How people use it
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Pick a mood, or search a place
Type a suburb, town or landmark, or use where you are now, then choose a mode to see the best things to do nearby.
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Browse by suburb
An Australia map, then a state, a region and a suburb, each with its own list of places worth a visit.
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Plan the day or the road trip
The day planner lines up a day out. The road trip planner finds things to do along the way, how far off the road they are and whether they will be open.
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Save it and go
Keep favourites on your device, or in a free account, ready for the next day out.
What’s on the site
Seven modes
Family Fun, Get Active, Into Nature, Rainy Day, Grown-ups Only, Grey Nomads and Just Explore.
Free nature spots
Waterfalls, beaches, walks and national park spots alongside the businesses.
Suburb guides
Thousands of suburbs and towns, grouped by region, with places nearby.
Day and road trip planners
Plan a day out, or a drive with stops, fuel and food along the way.
Access and languages
Access details on listings, plus text size, contrast and seven languages.
Business listings
Free, Standard and Featured listings, all checked before they go live.
Questions
Where is it live?
Everywhere in Australia, in every state and territory, from capital cities to country towns.
Is it free to use?
Yes, for visitors. Search, the suburb pages and the day planner are free, with no account needed. A free account saves your favourites and road trips, and GOOTH Plus adds longer trips for regular travellers.
How do businesses get listed?
Any business with activities, a shopfront or a place to eat can list for free, or choose a Standard or Featured listing with photos and more. Every listing is checked before it goes live.
Does it suit people with access needs?
Listings show access details, and the site has text size, contrast and language options, including Chinese, Arabic, Vietnamese, Korean and Japanese.
Find your next day out
Have a look around the live site, or list your business so people nearby can find you.