Accommodation

Highlights

5 luxurious reasons to stay, play & eat at Orpheus Island

It’s time The Great Barrier Reef’s Orpheus emerged from the shadows of its larger island neighbours in the Whitsundays, particularly after its million dollar luxury makeover, says Phil Hawkes.

Australia

The view: Saltwater Sunrise, Falmouth, Tasmania

Check out the view: Saltwater Sunrise, Falmouth, Tasmania

In the middle: Pumphouse Point hotel, Lake St Clair, Tasmania (photo: Stu Gibson).

TAS

Tasmanian Pumphouse Point: ‘godfather’s’ lake vision comes alive

Pumphouse Point: an 18-suite hotel, inside an abandoned electrical station, on top of a lake, in the middle of a World Heritage-listed wilderness… it sounds like the makings of grand dreams, but it’s actually the long-awaited realisation of one.

Australia

Gourmet stays – 13 of Australia’s tastiest accommodation

A slew of city hotels are now offering sweetly stylish experiences in slick new surrounds, says Nikki Wallman. Here’s our appetite-whetting guide to the stays you can’t miss.