Luxury Holidays

Lay back, put your feet up and prepare to be utterly indulged and pampered with these luxury escapes.

Highlights

This hotel room just became my favourite in Australia

Welcome to Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels, exploring not just the rooms, but the stories, service and settings that make each stay unforgettable and worth adding to your wishlist.

Freycinet

Freycinet is getting a new luxury stay with its own cellar door experience

The new retreat pairs waterfront views, luxury accommodation and the latest Tasmanian pinot noir.

Brisbane

The best Brisbane day spas to instil deep calm

Release those shoulders in sublime style at our pick of the best Brisbane day spas.

Melbourne

A new bathhouse is transforming the historic heart of South Melbourne

A new sanctuary is set to open in the heart of South Melbourne in April 2026.

Kimberley

From laid-back to luxury: exploring the Kimberley two ways

The Kimberley’s red landscape is iconic, but its true colours run deeper than the eye can see. From a croc cruise to wild bush luxury and cultural ceremony, the region reveals its many layers.

Lord Howe Island

Inside a stay at Island House, Lord Howe’s most luxurious eco-retreat

With a foundation centred in craftsmanship and human experience, Island House distils a family’s connection to place into a timeless design-led stay on Lord Howe Island.