Tanya Franklin

Cape Lodge is located on Caves Road; only three kilometres from the Indian Ocean and surrounded by the great wineries of Margaret River. The climate is described as Mediterranean with long warm sunny days in summer, beautiful bright crisp spring weather and snug winter days.

One of Australia’s most in demand getaways – Lake House sits on the shores of Lake Daylesford – 80 minutes from Melbourne. The small luxury hotel is renowned for its focus on gourmet indulgence; with one of Australia’s most awarded restaurants, cellar and now a Cooking School which draws foodies from around the world.

One of Australia’s most intimate and luxurious hotels. Pretty Beach House is the epitome of Australian relaxed luxury and the ultimate example of elegance for those looking for a luxurious bush and beach getaway. With the perfect balance of intimacy, privacy and personalised service, an experience at this stunning coastal sanctuary is effortless and unforgettable. A serene escape nestled within the heart of the NSW Bouddi National Park, this luxury lodge is an easy 90 minute drive or exhilarating 20 min seaplane flight from the gateway city of Sydney.

The luxurious El Questro Homestead sits in an exclusive oasis in Western Australia's rugged Kimberley landscape. The resort style accommodation features magnificent panoramic views of Chamberlain Gorge and river systems from sunrise to sunset. Enjoy the exclusive Homestead swimming pool and tennis court before indulging in an gourmet dinner on a spacious verandah or private cliff top. Experience intimate ranger led tours, soak in the Zebedee Thermal Springs, cruise private gorges, rivers and waterfalls, or explore from the air, by horse back or hike on foot.

Find your quiet nestled in Freycinet National Park. Overlooking the blue waters of Great Oyster Bay and with the Hazards mountain range as your backdrop, time stands still and your cares wash away from the moment you arrive. Find a piece of paradise, just minutes from Wineglass Bay, with grounded yet elegant Coles Bay accommodation. All rooms are sensitive to the natural environment, as they nestle in the native bushland.

Australia's northern most resort, Lizard Island Resort is located right on the Great Barrier Reef, fringed with coral reefs and 24 powdery white beaches. Outstanding in every respect, the unique pleasures of Lizard Island have created an idyllic retreat known as 'one of one'. Spectacular diving and snorkelling opportunities abound, including the famous Cod Hole, where you'll come face to face with a massive, yet curious Potato Cod swimming right up to inspect you with child like curiosity.

With the backdrop of its majestic 18-kilometre long sandstone namesake, Mt Mulligan Lodge offers laid-back luxury in the rugged outback environment of Queensland and is the newest member of the Luxury Lodges of Australia. Located on a 28,000-hectare working cattle station, Mt Mulligan Lodge invites just 20 guests to experience the spirit of the outback through a captivating landscape that’s steeped in indigenous significance dating back 37,000 years. The expansive property bears the marks of the historic gold and coal rush and in its current operation, the pastoral history of Australia.

The calls of unspoiled wilderness promise an elevated nature retreat experience at Spicers Peak Lodge, positioned 1,100 metres above sea level in the Great Dividing Range. The undulating lands of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Main Range National Park are yours to admire from your world-class mountain lodge: rise early to watch the range change colours at sunrise, or watch the sunset from throught the floor-to-ceiling windows of the main guesthouse. Sample the bounty of surrounding farms at The Peak restaurant, where culinary excellence comes standard, or for moments of pure tranquility, the Spa Anise Day Spa offers a myriad of signature treatments and an alfresco plunge spa pool.

qualia is a unique Australian expression of world-class luxury, situated at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef on the secluded northern-most tip of Hamilton Island. It’s a truly special place where everything has been meticulously considered to relax the mind yet completely spoil the senses. Feel time unravel in exquisitely appointed pavilions that sit in perfect harmony with the rare, natural beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. Once inside, two exclusive restaurants provide the ideal stage to whet the appetite with the fresh and innovative. And for a truly memorable experience step inside Spa qualia, which offers an extensive range of luxurious local and international treatments.

Arkaba Homestead is an oasis of comfort and style amidst a harsh and rugged landscape. In true Wild Bush Luxury style, the Arkaba Homestead pays homage to its rich pastoral and exploration heritage in a manner that is both rustically chic and utterly exclusive. Your hosts ensure a friendly and personal level of service that is typically ‘down to earth’ but does not lose sight of the attention to the small details that are so important in delivering an outstanding outback experience. The Homestead’s 5 ensuite bedrooms have been tastefully restored in tune with the property’s pioneering history and, in tune with Wild Bush Luxury’s understated yet cleverly up-cycled Australian style, a stay is more like staying with friends in the country than a typical luxury hotel.

Encounter and experience the ancient lands of the Australian Outback with Cicada Lodge - a new luxury lodge located in the heart of Australia's Timeless North in Nitmiluk National Park, Northern Territory. The Lodge is 100% owned and operated by the Jawoyn people and they invite you to their country, to join them on a journey of learning and discovery.

As you enter Cicada Lodge, you will be drawn in to the Dreaming world of the Jawoyn people while experiencing the highest levels of comfort and service with your every need catered to. Upon arrival, guest will be greeted with a "Welcome to Jawoyn Country" followed by an evening of bush food canapes and drinks as the sunsets over the Katherine River. Each room features original artworks from the local Jawoyn artists each with a story from the Dreaming. From your louvered balcony you can take in the majesty of the surrounding sandstone country with endless, uninterrupted views.

From Cicada Lodge, private and exclusive touring its the only way of experiencing all the splendors of the region. Air touring allows you to explore the pristine waterfalls and timeless indigenous rock art, cruise boats will guide you through the gorges of the Katherine river system, and our indigenous guides will lead you through the country in the search for age old bush foods and medicines.

Cicada Lodge, located only 320km south of Darwin is a unique opportunity to experience Australia's Top End.

Set beneath a canopy of trees beside Yellow Water Billabong, Cooinda Lodge Kakadu is in close proximity to Kakadu's magnificent waterways and falls.

Davidson's Arnhemland Safaris Lodge is located on an exclusive lease of 700-square kilometres of pristine wilderness in northwest Arnhem Land. Nestled against the Arnhem Land escarpment, this landscape of rugged ranges fringed by idyllic billabongs allows an immersion in unique ecosystems teeming with birdlife and crocodiles as well as bush food and medicinal plants. Valleys, overhangs and caves carved out by an ancient sea have been occupied by Aboriginal people for over 50,000 years with world-class galleries of rock art, occupation and burial sites. Davidson's cabins are designed to embrace the sounds of the bush and the cool morning breeze. The newly rebuilt safari lodge melts into the surrounding bush, with the new ensuite cabins built to embrace the top end climate. Deluxe ensuite cabins provide a few more luxuries for those who enjoy a little spoiling. The central hub overlooks the pool and offers cold beers, wines and spirits at the bar for guests to enjoy in the lounge area or the poolside deck after an exhilarating day.