Australia: 33 places to stay
Australia (1)

Tailormade Tours - Australia, Based in NSW
Sydney-based tour operator specialising in tailor-made safaris and outback adventures
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Australia : New South Wales : Sydney (7)

The Observatory Hotel, The Rocks
An ultra-indulgent urban retreat in the Rocks district, filled with timeless grace, old school style and all the trimmings of a world-class hotel
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The Establishment, Sydney
Uber cool urban enclave filled with swanky guest rooms, intimate bars, private club and designer dining
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Dive Hotel, Sydney
Boutique but friendly beachfront hotel in the laid-back suburb of Coogee, just 15 minutes from Sydney airport
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Inhouse Potts Point, Potts Point
Stylishly decked out one-bedroom apartment in a Victorian townhouse in hip harbourside Potts Point (sleeps 2)
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Kirketon Hotel, Sydney
Readers of Wallpaper*, lovers of late night cocktail dens and cool inner city ambiance: go directly to the Kirketon, do not pass 'Go'
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Rockridge, Palm Beach
Charming timber and stone beach house with magnificent ocean views, just 50 minutes' drive from Sydney (sleeps 6-8)
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The Medusa, Sydney
Striking architect-designed townhouse in the midst of trendy Darlinghurst, well placed for the city sights and the vibrant Eastern Suburbs
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Australia : New South Wales : Blue Mountains (2)

Lilianfels Resort and Spa, Blue Mountains
Classic heritage-style retreat for lovers of fine dining and relaxation, set in the World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains 90 minutes west of Sydney
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Old Leura Dairy, Leura, Blue Mountains
Delightful eco-friendly self-catering lodges (sleeping 2-11) on the edge of the attractive town of Leura in the Blue Mountains
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Australia : New South Wales : Hunter Valley (3)

Tower Lodge, Pokolbin, Hunter Valley
A truly unique hotel-cum-winery in the heart of the Hunter Valley, with vast and exotic suites, Roman pool, massage pavilion and acres of grounds
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Tonic Hotel, Lovedale, Hunter Valley
Innovative, romantic and restorative retreat in the north of the Hunter Valley, 2 hours from Sydney
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Ocean Muse, Port Stephens
Sparklingly modern Australian beach home with sumptuous views over dunes and native bushland, 2 hours north of Sydney (sleeps 6-8)
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Australia : New South Wales : Byron Bay (3)

Gaia Retreat & Spa, Byron Bay
A stylish and holistic health retreat with fantastic countryside views and fabulous food
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The Byron at Byron, Byron Bay
An immaculate resort and spa set in 45 acres of reclaimed rainforest, this is holiday heaven for couples seeking R'n'R
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The Villas of Byron, Byron Bay
Secluded, stylish and exceptionally well-equipped self-catering villas just a 5-minute walk from the centre of Byron Bay
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Australia : New South Wales : South NSW Coast (1)

Paperbark Camp, Jervis Bay
Comfortable tented eco-camp and excellent restaurant, perched amid paperbark forest near stunning Jervis Bay, 3 hours south of Sydney
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Australia : New South Wales : Lord Howe Island (1)

Capella Lodge, Lord Howe Island
An uncluttered, contemporary retreat with jaw-dropping views on a remote and beautiful World Heritage-listed island, 2 hours' flight from Sydney.
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Australia : Victoria : Melbourne (3)

The Lyall Hotel and Spa, Melbourne
A faultlessly stylish hotel and spa in glamorous South Yarra, which has perfected the boutique formula
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Robinsons in the City, Melbourne
Melbourne's "smallest hotel" – more of an upscale B&B – offers 6 stylish rooms, a central location and wonderfully personal service
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The Hatton, Melbourne
An historic Italianate mansion, now a fun and quirky hotel, well located between fabulous South Yarra and the City
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Australia : Western Australia : Perth (3)

The Outram, West Perth
Centrally located, luxurious and contemporary boutique hotel with delicious breakfasts
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The Richardson Hotel & Spa, West Perth
This 74-room destination hotel has serious style, a sumptuous spa and Sir Terry Farrell design
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Eight Nicholson, Subiaco, Perth
A style gem in Perth's most happening suburb for lovers of art and wine
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Australia : Western Australia : Margaret River (2)

Cape Lodge, Margaret River
Sumptuous country hotel with lake-filled gardens and a top-notch restaurant in the heart of the Margaret River wineries
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Windmills Break, Yallingup
A wonderfully welcoming boutique hotel with elegant rooms and landscaped grounds in the Margaret River wine region
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Australia : Western Australia : North West Cape (1)

Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef, near Exmouth
A luxurious tented eco-lodge set amongst the dunes a few metres from Ningaloo Reef, an hour south of Exmouth
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Australia : Western Australia : The Kimberleys (1)

Home Valley Station, East Kimberley
A working cattle station in the shadow of Western Australia’s Cockburn Ranges, offering horse riding, fishing and guided walks
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Australia : South Australia (2)

Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island
This fabulous low-rise eco-resort and spa blends beautifully with remote Kangaroo Island's pristine bush environment - and its furry residents
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The Louise, Barossa Valley
Cosset yourself at an idyllic gourmet retreat, located in a tranquil corner of South Australia’s main wine region
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Australia : Northern Territory (3)

Bamurru Plains, Point Stuart
Eco-friendly bungalows infused with African-safari style on a remote property in the tropical Top End: think barefoot luxury on a buffalo station
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Escape for a Break, Darwin
Exotic and spoiling self-catering apartments for 2-6 people, in the heart of downtown Darwin
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Moonshadow Villas, Darwin
Breezy and beautiful tropical Top End villas, with a touch of Balinese style, set within lush palm-filled gardens in sultry Darwin
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