Luxury Holidays

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

Highlights

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.

Mineral swimming pools at Sixty6 Acres farmstay

Sunshine Coast

Australia’s most luxe campsite has a restaurant and seven mineral plunge pools

Camping just got a serious upgrade in the Sunshine Coast thanks to an upgrade of the much-loved Sixty6 Acres farmstay property.

Hobart

I checked into Hobart’s most delicious hotel and didn’t want to leave

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.

Byron Bay

This Byron Bay wellness resort was named the best for 2025

Elements of Byron Bay, and its onsite Osprey Spa, has been honoured in the 2025 Spa & Wellness Awards.

Sydney

A serene new luxury bathhouse has opened in Sydney’s north

From the team behind Sierra Escape Mudgee, this serene new bathhouse promises a restorative blend of heat, cold and calm.

Bowral

This gorgeous new Bowral estate is Downton Abbey for the modern day

A 1910 country estate is getting a revamp and two new dining venues. Opening in 2026, Ardour Milton Park Bowral will mark the dreamy debut of Australia's latest luxury hospitality brand.