Book a stay in one of two Victorian wine region retreats this winter, and you could walk away with your own designer sauna courtesy of Melbourne wellness brand Orans.
The saunas, designed and built by Orans, feature carbonised walnut finishes, premium cedar linings and architectural-grade detailing, set against the vineyard backdrops of both properties. The brand is known for pairing contemporary design with evidence-based wellness practices, and the units are intended to encourage guests to disconnect through heat therapy rather than a packed itinerary.
Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill is on the Mornington Peninsula. (Credit: Amber Fletcher)
Go in the draw to win a sauna worth $4195 (Credit: Amber Fletcher)
“Through our partnership with Lancemore, we’ve created spaces that encourage guests to embrace stillness and experience the restorative benefits of heat therapy within some of Victoria’s most beautiful landscapes," said Sonia Rendigs, communications & partnerships at Orans Wellness. “These are places where slowing down already feels natural."
Lancemore’s COO, Stephen Moore, said the collaboration reflects a broader change in how people want to travel.
“The Slow Season reflects how people increasingly want to travel – with less agenda and more presence," he said. “Milawa and Lindenderry Red Hill have always offered the perfect setting to slow down, reconnect and savour the simple pleasures of a regional escape."
Book the Slow Season at Lancemore Milawa. (Credit: Amber Fletcher)
Spend time in Lancemore Milawa’s outdoor sauna. (Credit: Amber Fletcher)
Every guest who uses the sauna at either property during their stay will automatically go into a draw to win an Orans sauna for their own home – a prize designed to let the ritual continue long after check-out.
Guests wanting to build a full stay around the experience can book Lancemore’s seasonal Embers & Wine package, available directly through the hotel. It includes complimentary sauna access, overnight accommodation, daily breakfast, mulled wine and s’mores for two, late checkout, and a stay three nights, pay two offer.
The Slow Season is available exclusively to guests booking directly with Lancemore Hotels at Lancemore Milawa and Lindenderry Red Hill, with complimentary sauna access included as part of every stay.
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From pink salt landscapes to oases fringed by forests of red gums, the lakes of this rural region are astounding.
You’re going to find peace and quiet when you take a road trip through the lakes of the Wimmera Mallee region. Whether it’s mirror-like pink salt lakes that look like an inland sea, or lakes fringed by forests of red gums that showcase Victoria’s arid beauty, there’s a lake for you out here somewhere.
1. Lake Tyrrell
The colours of Lake Tyrrell blend into the sky. (Image: Visit Victoria/Anne Morely)
Located in the dead heart of the Mallee, Victoria’s largest salt lake, Lake Tyrrell, is a landscape photographer’s dream – especially at sunrise and sunset when the pink salt flats look like a gigantic mirror. It’s easy to camp or park a caravan nearby, too, though the tiny town of Sea Lake is just south (with accommodation). In winter, shallow water covers the salt, creating surreal reflections of the sky.
2. Nhill Lake
There’s a permanent water source here, so there’s always plenty of water for water skiing, swimming and fishing (the trout and redfin fishing here is legendary). Located beside the pretty heritage town of Nhill with its main street of historic buildings, there’s options for eating and drinking right next door. There’s also a barbecue area with plenty of shady picnic spots and a boardwalk for walking around the lake.
3. Lake Bringalbert
Lake Bringalert is a great spot for aquatic adventures.
Located south-west of the pretty Mallee town of Kaniva, Lake Bringalbert epitomises the best of ‘outback’ Victoria. It’s ringed by red gums and red mallee and feels completely hidden from the world – you’ll barely ever see another person. There’s basic camping on its foreshore and Kaniva offers more accommodation options. It’s the perfect lake for swimming, kayaking and skiing, and the stars at night come without even a hint of city glow.
4. Lake Hindmarsh
If you’re a bird fan, you’ll love Lake Hindmarsh. Located north of Dimboola, Victoria’s largest natural freshwater lake is like an inland sea full of pelicans, swans and numerous species of ducks – but it also teems with everything from spoonbills to parrots. Sunsets here will blow your mind – the lake is a mirror for the pinks and golds you’ll see on the horizon. There’s free camping spots along the foreshore if you’d like to really contemplate the magic of the lake.
5. Pink Lake
The Pink Lake is most vivid after rain. (Image: Visit Victoria/Anne Morely)
Also known as Loch Lel, the summer months offer up some seriously vivid pink water colour at this lake north of Dimboola. The pink varies throughout the year, but is best after rain (hence why summer is the time to visit).
Pink Lake, also known as Loch Lel, is located near Dimboola in the Grampians. (Image: Tourism Australia)
There’s plenty of birds, including wedge-tailed eagles, but you’re as likely to spot big lace monitors, kangaroos and echidnas. Nearby, check out the uber-cute heritage town of Dimboola and its eclectic shops, and Little Desert National Park, full of walking trails through mallee heathland.
6. Lake Lascelles
You can camp at Lake Lascelles.
On a hot summer’s day, there’s nowhere better for a cooling dip, kayak or boat ride. You can camp by the lake, or at powered caravan sites – or the pretty town of Hopetoun offers numerous accommodation options a short walk away. At night you’ll see the lights of Hopetoun reflect off the lake. Fish for yellow belly, redfin or catfish, or try water-skiing. There’s also a great walking trail around the lake, where there’s more birds than you can count.
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