Luxury Holidays

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

Highlights

10 places around Australia where the best view is from the loo

There are few simple pleasures in life quite like private time atop a ceramic throne overlooking Australia’s inimitable landscape.

the bathroom with a private tub at Sofitel Imperial Suite

Melbourne

The 5 most expensive hotel rooms in Melbourne

The height of luxury accommodation can be found in world-renowned hotels sprinkled through Melbourne’s CBD and beyond but be mindful – an overnight stay can cost a pretty penny.

Gold Coast

We test out the Gold Coast’s hottest new stay: Kirra Point

On the razed site of a beloved local watering hole that had been pouring beers since 1956, Kirra Point has risen from demolition ashes to become the coolest new place to dine, drink and stay on the southern Gold Coast.

Arnhem Land

The top 3 wilderness lodges in Arnhem Land

Play a wild card with one of these Arnhem Land accommodation options.

View of the plunge pool at Longitude 131

Uluru

Glamping in Uluṟu’s glorious shadow at Longitude 131°

Longitude 131° may be remote, but a stay at this luxury lodge is far from roughing it.

Guest sips a drink in a hammock at Sal Salis as the sun sets

Coral Coast and Ningaloo

A stay at Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef will ruin all other stays for life

The true reward of a stay at Sal Salis is a reintroduction to the wonder of nature; leave your phone at home, forget about deadlines and prepare to dive in.