Noosa
Your buck goes a long way at this orderly complex of spick, span and spacious units. While individual apartment styles vary, all are clean and include…
Must-see hotels in Australia & Pacific
Sydney
Smartly appointed and just a barefoot dash to the surf, this is a fine Bondi base on a street packed with restaurants. The apartments all have balconies…
The Southeast
At the junction of the Huon and Mountain Rivers is this lush, grassy patch on a working farm. There are no cabins, but there's a fabulous camp kitchen…
Melbourne
Located within a castle-like former Salvation Army building with grand double staircases, this two-storey, 86-bed hostel has genuine character. A recent…
Melbourne
Short for 'South Yarra', SoYa was refurbished in 2018. Staff are friendly and the king 1960s apartments are spotless and tastefully decorated, some with…
Brisbane & Around
This commanding timber lodge isn't as old as it appears at first glance. But faux-heritage veneer aside, it's a wonderfully homely, family-friendly B&B,…
South Coast NSW
Crisp, well-equipped modern apartments occupy Nowra's branch of the businessy Quest accommodation chain. Service is upbeat and each studio apartment is…
South Coast NSW
This campground in Murramarang National Park has 23 gravelly, unpowered sites, plus flush toilets, cold showers and barbecue facilities. It's close to a…
Tasmania
Sometimes enthusiastic management can make all the difference. This large hotel and reception centre opposite historic Entally Estate won't win any design…
Tasmania
Corinna's tranquil wilderness village offers accommodation in one- and two-bedroom timber cottages scattered through the attractive rainforest above the…
Taupo
Our pick of Taupō's hostels, homely Finlay Jacks has turned an ageing motel into a colourful hub. The 12-bed dorms feel spacious, with bunks separated…
Newtown & the Inner West
Get your Harry Potter on at Sydney University's first college (dating from 1857), featuring gracious sandstone buildings and well-tended gardens. Single…
South Coast NSW
A good choice for wildlife watchers, Idlewilde is a few steps from wetland reserve Panboola, and in winter kangaroos bound right into the yard. Sixteen…
Cairns
This branch of the popular Mad Monkey chain has prime position on the Esplanade, with bars, restaurants and the lagoon a mere stagger away. That's…
Fiordland & Southland
It's hard to imagine a lovelier outlook than the one from these two modern units, gazing from a seaside knoll midway between Kaka Point and Nugget Point…
Cape Conran Coastal Park Cabins
Victoria
These self-contained cabins, which can sleep up to eight, are surrounded by bush and just 200m from the beach. Unfortunately they were badly damaged by…
The East Coast
This remote and characterful 1876 pub – it basically is the township of Weldborough – has basic rooms, but its true treats are the park-like camping area …
Christchurch & Canterbury
Idyllically sited on the western shore of remote Lake Ohau, 42km west of Twizel, accommodation includes everything from budget rooms with shared…
Brisbane
This four-star, 30-level hotel has smallish, minimalist, cookie-cutter rooms in modern shades of grey and white, with pops of orange. All include iPod…
Melbourne
Guest rooms at the Sofitel start on the 36th floor, so you’re guaranteed views that will make you giddy. The property is of a high international style but…
Vineyard Cottages & Restaurant
Brisbane & Around
Surrounded by a French provincial-style garden, these seven, comfy, buttermilk-coloured brick one- and two-bedroom cottages come in three categories:…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
On Mt Louis Station, a 1200ha working cattle property between Rossville and Ayton, this delightful three-bedroom holiday home can be rented by the room or…
Victoria
This grand old pub has seen bags of history since it was built in 1852. It’s right in the thick of things, and the recently refurbished rooms are tasteful…
Taupo & the Ruapehu Region
This versatile complex is all things to all people: campsites through to plush, lawn-surrounded wooden chalets with in-your-face volcano views. An on-site…
West Coast Australia
This intriguingly named campground is nooked into the dune country just north of Anchorage Bay; look for the turnoff to Point Louise off Green Head Rd,…
Great Ocean Road
Blanket Bay is one of those ‘secret’ camping grounds that Melburnians love to lay claim to having discovered. It’s serene (depending on your neighbours)…
Cradle Country & The West
Set in forest near the Weindorfers’ chalet inside the park are eight rustic wood-lined cabins managed by the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service. Each…
Lazy Lizard Caravan Park & Tavern
Northern Territory
The small, well-grassed camping area at the Lazy Lizard seems like an afterthought to the pulsing pub next door, but the sites are fine. The open-sided…
Aurora Kakadu Lodge & Caravan Park
Kakadu National Park
One of the best places to camp in town with lots of grass, trees and natural barriers between camping areas, creating a sense of privacy. This sprawling,…
Victoria
A Flinders institution, this hotel has occupied this sleepy street corner longer than anyone can remember. Its modern accommodation wing has comfortable…
Taupo & the Ruapehu Region
If you’ve come down from the mountain with tired limbs, this recent motel makeover could be just the ticket. Behind the ochre facade is a medley of small…
Auckland
Across the harbour bridge in Takapuna, the Emerald Inn is arrayed around a leafy courtyard and pool. It's just metres from Takapuna Beach, and there are…
Tasmania
This welcoming option has a selection of motel rooms and self-contained accommodation with million-dollar views of the Nut, harbour and township. Rooms…
Brisbane & Around
Centrally located and recently refurbished, the 82-room Burke & Wills sets a grand (if chintzy) tone with its gleaming, chandelier-pimped lobby. Entry…
Queenstown & Wanaka
On the lakeshore, this spacious and peaceful old-fashioned holiday park is a favourite of fishing and boating enthusiasts. Units range from a block of…
Great Ocean Road
Just back from the beach, this popular caravan park sprawls over 10 hectares. Featuring an Otways forest backdrop, it has grassy sites that are great for…
Thursday Island & Horn Island
On the small hill directly opposite the wharf, the Grand is TI's best all-round accommodation choice. Rooms range from the 'budget' ones buried at the…
Melbourne
Resembling a Californian shopping mall from the outside, Park Hyatt has a luxurious interior with wooden panelling, shiny surfaces and miles of marble…
Victoria
The park has four free designated campsites, operating on a first-come, first-served basis: Mallee Walkers Camp, Kiata Campground, Yellow Gums Walkers…
Tasmania
Planning on self-catering? If so, this apartment near Coles Beach is the best option in town. Located on the ground floor of a three-storey property, it…
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