Luxury Accommodation around Australia and New Zealand

QUEENSLAND                                        

Lizard Island

Lizard Island is truly secluded from the rest of the world. The resort is the northern most resort located on the Great Barrier Reef, with 24 powdery-white beaches and 40 luxurious suites. Little wonder the island consistently makes the Top 10 Hotels of the World list.

Lizard Island is a National Park covering 1,013 hectares with 24 sandy beaches and a lagoon and is accessed by air from Cairns Airport in northern Queensland, Australia.

Qualia

Qualia’s distinctive style combined with its sun-drenched location and intuitive service makes it a luxurious resort on world-class standards. It’s a truly special place where everything has been meticulously considered to relax the mind and completely spoil the senses.

 Limes Hotel – Brisbane

The first Australian member of Design Hotels, the Limes Hotel, is located in the hub of Brisbane’s nightlife, also known for its trendy cafes, shops, bars and restaurants – Fortitude Valley.
A stunning yet simple urban retreat, Limes is complete with open-air roof top bar and intimate roof top cinema. Whether staying for a night, a drink, a movie or all of the above, Limes is a great choice.

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Gaia Retreat & Spa

Surrender to the beauty and healing cultures of Gaia Retreat & Spa, nestled on 25 acres in the breathtaking hinterlands of Byron Bay. Perfectly poised on the highest point in the shire, Gaia has 19 beautifully appointed bungalows set in lush subtropical gardens. This exclusive property will seduce you with its endless majestic vistas. Gaia offers sumptuous villa-style accommodation, purpose-driven retreat activities, delicious fresh organic cuisine and a multi Awarding winning Day Spa with Sauna, Pool, Gym and Yoga room. Gaia is an authentic unique Australian retreat experience.

Victoria’s at Wategos

All guest rooms at “Victoria’s” have been tastefully decorated with fine furnishings and luxurious bed linen. The bedrooms are all fully air conditioned, and each room opens onto a balcony or terrace with views, either overlooking the pool and gardens, out to sea and towards the mountains, or an upward view to the lighthouse. Each room features an exquisite marble bathroom, with its own private spa bath.  It is a great place to put your feet up and relax whilst absorbing the sea breeze, and in the cooler months it boasts a roaring open log fire place.

Bells at Killcare

Home to the seaside villages of Killcare, Hardy’s Bay, Pretty Beach and Wagstaffe. Pristine beaches and bays meet the Bouddi National Park in this very special place. This stunning peninsula is also home to three properties Bells at Killcare, Pretty Beach House and Bells Beach House.

Lord Howe Island – Capella Lodge

Lord Howe Island — widely regarded as the most beautiful island in the Pacific — is the closest island getaway to Sydney, and a part of New South Wales. It’s less than two hours flying from either Sydney or Brisbane off Australia’s east coast.  Capella Lodge is Lord Howe luxury and offers premium boutique accommodation. Commanding stunning ocean and mountain views the lodge affords a civilised, stylish and sophisticated escape.

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 VICTORIA

 The Bloomfield

When in Melbourne we love to visit the Boutique Hotel in South Yarra.  It’s chic location is what makes this boutique hotel even more unique. South Yarra, is one of Melbourne’s most exclusive areas, and the boutique hotel is within walking distance of some of Melbourne’s top restaurants. Located on the corner of Toorak Road and a couple of blocks from Chapel Street (which is one of Melbourne’s prime shopping areas) and only 2 km’s away from the city itself.

 Royal Mail Hotel

Another favourite of ours is The Royal Mail Hote.  This is a unique destination set in extensive Australian gardens, with stunning views of the Southern Grampians Ranges. Award-winning food and wine, accommodation, conferencing and wedding facilities and the nearby historic Mt Sturgeon Homestead and cottages are all available for guests to explore and enjoy.

The Lyall Hotel and Spa

The Lyall Hotel and Spa is Melbourne’s only privately owned and operated 5 Star hotel offering grand hotel services and facilities on an intimate and personal scale.  With 40 suites of contemporary oriental design, the welcoming ambience attracts guests who appreciate personal recognition and attention to their individual needs.

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 SOUTH AUSTRALIA

 The Louise

Food, wine, luxury accommodation and a genuine welcome await you at The Louise Barossa Valley. Ideally situated in the heart of the legendary Barossa wine country, The Louise offers absolute luxury and inspired design with private spaces, generous ensuites and breathtaking vineyard views. Colocated restaurant Appellation is highly regarded as one of Australia’s finest dining destinations; where fresh, local ingredients, informed service and an award-winning extensive collection of wines ensure a truly memorable dining experience. Appellation and The Louise comprise a destination worthy of a detour.

 North Bundaleer

Set in 400 acres of bush and farmland on the edge of the Outback, North Bundaleer is a ‘bizarre, obstinately luxurious triumph of pioneering can-do’.

Just over 2 hours from Adelaide, 30 minutes from the Clare Valley wine country, with views of unforgiving country from the verandas, ‘the sense of folly is intense – and completely exhilarating. Fabulous food, exceptionally friendly hosts – it’s a house party and Peter Carey novel all rolled into one.’

Kangaroo Island – Southern Ocean Lodge

This is a personal favourite of mine!  The Southern Ocean Lodge offers total relaxation.  Its location, stunning views, contemporary environmental design, locally sourced food and beverages, personalised interpretative activities and modern wellness spa ensures its status as a South Australian icon.

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TASMANIA

The Henry Jones Art Hotel

Located on Hobart’s waterfront and is Australia’s first dedicated art hotel. The site in which it is located dates back to 1804 and the former jam factory has been transformed into an enthralling first class hotel designed by award-winning architects, Morris-Nunn & Associates. The hotel is furnished with over 300 artworks and presents an environment in which people can experience art in a new and more immediate way.  The hotel houses 56 rooms and suites all uniquely different and furnished with the hotel’s history and contemporary art as the forefront of each space.

 The Islington Hotel

Islington is a very special, small, luxe hotel in Hobart with a long history and a large and delightful garden, affording unique and stunning views of Mount Wellington. Decorated with fine art and furnished with antiques, Islington appeals to those who desire the very best in life, surrounded by personalised service, presented in an atmosphere of serenity, luxury and tranquillity.

Built in 1847, Islington is an outstanding example of Regency architecture recently restored to showcase the property’s original glory and up-dated to include the little necessities and amenities our forebears over-looked, such as a glass enclosed mountain-view pavilion and a cellar stocked with the finest Tasmanian wine.

Quamby Estate

Relax, unwind and leave the cares of the world behind with a stay at beautiful Quamby Estate. This magnificent homestead near Launceston has ten lovingly restored guest rooms within the homely ambience of a boutique guesthouse. The picture book grounds of Quamby Estate boast a tennis court, tree-lined laneways and an impeccably maintained golf course. Enjoy sumptuous meals prepared with fresh Tasmanian produce accompanied by local Tamar Valley wines and use the Homestead as your base for touring Launceston and the north.

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA

 Cape Lodge

Sitting on its own secluded vineyard in the heart of the Margaret River Wine Country is one of Australia’s Finest Boutique Vineyard Lodges. As you meander down the winding driveway of our intimate country estate you will discover why Cape Lodge was voted Luxury Travel Magazine’s Best Boutique Hotel in Australia and listed in Condé Nast Traveller’s Gold List in 2011 & 2012.
Surrounded by stunning forest, lake and parkland scenery Cape Lodge is only minutes away from pristine beaches, spectacular coastline and the sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean and neighbours the great Margaret River Wine Estates of Mosswood, Vasse Felix, Cullen and Pierro.
Cape Lodge features 22 rooms and suites, the executive five bedroom Private Residence, an all weather tennis court and a beautiful free form swimming pool.

 Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef

Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef is an exclusive safari camp hidden in the white sand dunes of Western Australia’s Cape Range National Park.  Nine spacious wilderness tents are just metres from the water’s edge and the world’s greatest fringing coastal coral reef.  Sal Salis accommodation and hosting style exudes ‘Wild Bush Luxury’ and Sal Salis guides deliver an extraordinary insight to one of Australia’s best kept natural secrets – Ningaloo Reef.  Sal Salis’s ecological principles also ensure that your stay generates a minimal environmental footprint.

Stonebarn

The vision of Sharon and Dion Rangé has been to create an exclusive boutique accommodation experience.At Stonebarn guests enjoy a unique experience centering on the tranquility of nature, the warmth of intimacy,the pleasure of quality, and the magic of discovery…Stonebarn is a very special place.

On a 160 acre estate Stonebarn is set amongst lush forest, trufferie, rivers and dams in the picturesqueregion of Pemberton. The Paris-based Australian architect,Aviva F Shpilman, designed the stone lodge to capture the essence of refinement and comfort. Its tranquil naturalsurroundings, forest trails, fly fishing and secludedbush bath make it a unique hideaway to relax,retreat and rejuvenate.

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NORTHERN TERRITORY

 Bamurru Plains

Bamurru Plains is located just to the west of Kakadu National Park on the Mary River floodplains. A profusion of bird and wildlife are on the doorstep of a unique bush camp that exudes ‘Wild Bush Luxury’ and brings a touch of style to a remote and beautiful wilderness.

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NEW ZEALAND

 Eagles Nest – Bay of Islands

Here you will find five luxurious Villas all with views to die for.  If you’ve ever dreamed of having luxury next to the inspiration of the ocean then this is you place.

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THE DAYS MENU 

Betel leaves topped with grilled prawns with sweet fish sauce

Organic chicken relish with rice cakes

Salted snapper salad

Green papaya salad

Sour orange curry of scallops

White sticky rice parcels with banana & lime sorbet

Salted Snapper Salad, none of us have had this before and everyone agreed it was a fantastic way to cook up a Snapper….

From this…..                                                 To this!!!!

With a Menu like this, it was sure to be a great day and we all agreed that the food tasted amazing!

• Almond & Chia Seed Bread
• Garlic & Herb Butter
• Ginger & Cinnamon Cookies
• Herbed Olive Oil Housemade Cheese
• Zucchini Fritters

This was serious delish!!