Wanaka
At the quiet end of town, Altamont is like a hostel for grown-ups. There are no dorms but the 12 tidy little rooms share spotless bathrooms and a spacious…
Must-see hotels in Australia & Pacific
South Coast NSW
This rustic national-park campground has forested sites within a short walk of a beach on Jervis Bay. It's for tents only and there's no power. You can…
Tasmania
An exemplar of 1960s motel style that has been gently nudged into the 21st century, this place is notable for its keen prices and on-site facilities …
Christchurch & Canterbury
On the western edge of Fairlie, these stylish self-contained cottages afford all mod cons with the bonus of a shared barbecue area and woolshed 'lounge' –…
Western Australia
This classic 1897 hotel gets top marks for its super-central location and oodles of character: grand spiral staircase and heavy dark-wood furniture. You…
West Coast Australia
One of the roughest pubs in Port Hedland in a former incarnation, the 'Nard' is now a reasonably characterful 4½-star hotel with 98 smart, well-equipped…
Northern Territory
On a pretty yet rarely visited stretch of coastline just over an hour-and-a-half's drive along a sealed road from Darwin, Skippers at Dundee is an…
Southern WA
A surprising sight is the authentic Mongolian yurt (felt tent) and gallery of Mongolian and Chinese art in the grounds of Nomads Guest House, which also…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Converted from a technical college, this business hotel goes to town on modish grey, black and chocolate colouring. Rooms vary widely, from the extremely…
The East Coast
Just off St Helens' leafy main street, this neat, understated, peaceful little motel complex extends from the back of a 1940s house. Clean budget rooms…
The Southeast
This photogenic 1870s B&B – cottagey but not kitsch – offers three bedrooms upstairs with shared facilities (good for families), and two downstairs en…
South Coast NSW
Clyde River Houseboats rents out eight- and 10-berth vessels. They're upmarket affairs, more like floating houses than boats, and no licence is needed…
Rotorua & the Bay of Plenty
Absolute seclusion, exclusivity and camping comfort at two hidden-away locations on the shores of Lake Tarawera, named Kanuka and Te Rata. Each site…
Gold Coast
Attaining some sort of salty nirvana across from Kirra Beach, this sleek apartment tower comes with all the whistles and bells: a lap pool, a gym, a…
Brisbane
The seven-storey Mantra Terrace delivers compact, contemporary rooms with bold wallpaper and tech specs like iPod docking stations and Plasma TVs. The…
Townsville
In a quiet hillside location within walking distance of town, this old suburban inner-city home is now wonderfully kept in that quaint Queensland fashion,…
Christchurch
Smart, well-run 100-plus-bed hostel conveniently located near Canterbury Museum and the Botanic Gardens. Dorms and doubles include many with en suite…
Cradle Country & The West
Hidden in tall rainforest near Scotts Peak Dam – with the mossiest toilet entrance you'll ever see – this free campground in a bend of the Huon River has…
Launceston
As far as Launceston hotels go, the reliable Sebel is a big 'un (five storeys and half a city block) – plenty of space for suites and two-bedroom…
Denmark Rivermouth Caravan Park
Southern WA
Ideally located for nautical pursuits, this caravan park sits along Wilson Inlet beside the boat ramp. Some of the units are properly flash, although they…
The East Coast
Your hub for renting (mostly older-style) holiday houses and beach ‘shacks’ in and around Coles Bay. Prices swing wildly between summer and winter, and…
The Southeast
Any closer to the water and this little old roadside cottage would be a boat. Encircled by lush lawns, it's a classic deep-south holiday shack with a wood…
Perth
Seashells is a local WA chain with a few other properties around the state, but Scarborough is their flagship, with two pools and nothing between you and…
Hobart
In a noble converted sandstone bank, the savvy Savoy offers 32 mod rooms and apartments – all with kitchenettes and living-dining areas – smack bang in…
Victoria
Right in the heart of the Esplanade, Bellevue is the plushest option along the main drag, with neatly furnished earth-toned rooms, most with water views…
Tasmania
Sleeping four comfortably, this tempting option occupies the leafy gardens of historic Marlborough House in the centre of town. Relax in the spacious…
Victoria
On the banks of the Murray, close to Pioneer Settlement, this park enjoys a fabulous central, and pretty, location. It has a good range of cabins, some…
Victoria
If you need a bed for the night, the historic Orbost Club (established 1884) will do. Known locally as the 'bottom pub' (as opposed to the 'top pub' up…
Hobart
Soak up some Gallic style at this lovely little self-contained house in the cute backstreets of Sandy Bay, just a short stroll from shops and restaurants…
Cairns
You'll find some of Cairns' finest rooms and best service in this five-star hotel atop the casino complex in the heart of the city. It offers a variety of…
Christchurch & Canterbury
On the leafy outskirts of town, this elegant modern house offers spacious, en suite rooms and a comfortable, convivial communal space. Friendly hosts…
Napier
Inside this Victorian seafront earthquake survivor (1906) are three richly coloured themed rooms (Chinese, Indian and Turkish), decorated with a…
Queenstown
High above the Shotover River, this relatively small and extremely neat park with better-than-the-norm motel units is 10 minutes’ drive from the hustle…
Sunshine Coast
These smart, modern cabins are located on the banks of the Obi Obi River (look out for platypuses), yet are a stone's throw from the main street…
The Southeast
Dating from 1913, this lovely Federation-style weatherboard house sits at the bottom of the main street (across from the pub – handy) and has four B&B…
Victoria
The current owners have done a good job at this motel makeover. Rooms are simple and as neat as a pin, and prices are fair for what you get. The decent…
Adelaide
A small, well-managed hostel in a quiet corner of town, with a couple of little balconies over the street and a cosy kitchen/communal area. It's clean and…
West Coast Australia
These three self-contained, iron-clad chalets with wide verandahs rest inconspicuously on 16 hectares of rolling pastureland with valley views to the Peel…
Coromandel Peninsula
Located among 6 hectares of farmland and rose gardens, this two-storey cottage is a relaxing retreat. Look forward to excellent breakfasts from the…
Victoria
On a huge chunk of land, this retreat has 2.4km of pristine beach frontage, lots of campsites, cabins and lovely beach houses. Run on solar power and…
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