THE CLASSICS
The Classics - Luxury Travel Magazine
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The Classics | |||||
| By: Tara Clifford and Lelde Smits, Issue 40 – Spring 2009 | |||||
| (Qualia – Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia, Hayman – Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia, Lizard Island – Lizard Island, QLD, Australia, Bedarra Island – Bedarra Island, QLD, Australia, Palazzo Versace – Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, Lake House – Daylesford, VIC, Australia, Crown Towers Suites – Melbourne, VIC, Australia, Chateau Yering – Yarra Valley, VIC, Australia, Lifetime Private Retreats – Kangaroo Island, SA, Australia, Southern Ocean Lodge – Kangaroo Island, SA, Australia, The Louise – Barossa Valley, SA, Australia, Cape Lodge – Margaret River, WA, Australia, Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef – WA, Australia, El Questro Homestead – The Kimberley, WA, Australia, Faraway Bay Bush Camp, The Kimberley, WA, Australia, Longitude 131 – NT, Australia, Bamurru Plains – NT, Australia, Tower Lodge – Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia, Kim’s Beach Hideaway – Toowoon Bay, NSW, Australia, Jonah’s – Whale Beach, NSW, Australia, Pretty Beach House – Pretty Beach, NSW, Australia, Rae’s On Watego’s – Byron Bay, NSW, Australia, Park Hyatt Sydney – Sydney, NSW, Australia, Observatory Hotel – Sydney, NSW, Australia, Establishment Hotel – Sydney, NSW, Australia, Henry Jones – Hobart, TAS, Australia, Quamby Estate, TAS, Australia, Freycinet Lodge – Freycinet, TAS, Australia, Islington, TAS, Australia) | |||||
| THESE RESORTS AND HOTELS ARE STAPLES OF AUSTRALIAN TRAVEL AND A GUARANTEED WAY TO ENJOY YOUR NEXT HOLIDAY. | |||||
| QUEENSLAND | |||||
| Qualia | |||||
| With its name derived from Latin origins meaning ‘a truly sensorial experience’, qualia resort offers guests an opportunity to indulge the senses. Found in the northern most tip of Hamilton Island, holidaymakers can relax as intuitive service and catering make qualia the ideal location to unwind and discover the natural beauty of the pristine surroundings. | |||||
| Hayman | |||||
| This Whitsunday resort is located on the southerly shore of Hayman Island fronted by a sandy beach and 14 hectares of tropical gardens. Guests can take part in water activities such as catamaran sailing and windsurfing or swim in the famous Hayman pool which is seven times Olympic size. | |||||
| Lizard Island | |||||
| Situated in a premier position on the Great Barrier Reef, it is the ideal getaway for vacationers to discover hidden treasures off the coast of Australia. Guests can take advantage of the extraordinary diving opportunities, savor exceptional cuisine or sink their toes into one of 24 powder white beaches that frame the island. | |||||
| Bedarra Island | |||||
| Lying off the coast of Cairns is Bedarra Island, a private hideaway and secluded haven. Considered Australia’s most exclusive holiday resort, 16 villas are nestled in the rainforest just minutes from the beach. There are also a number of complimentary activities including motorized dinghies to explore neighbouring islands and gourmet picnic hampers for beachside lunches. | |||||
| Palazzo Versace | |||||
| Trends and influences from around the globe have been brought together on the Gold Coast by Donatella Versace when she created this landmark hotel. Inspired by the classic and the contemporary, the label lets guests experience the Versace lifestyle for themselves. | |||||
| VICTORIA | |||||
| Lake House | |||||
| The Lake House is on the shores of Lake Daylesford, an area known for its natural springs and holistic therapy practices. All this is embraced by the hotel whose six acres of property features a mineral spring on the doorstep and a day spa. The iconic Lake House restaurant creates practically everything from the ground up and is regarded as one of the best in Australia. | |||||
| Crown Towers Suites | |||||
| On the southern bank of the Yarra River, The Crown Towers Suites offer worldclass accommodation within minutes of the Melbourne CBD. Hotel guests can access the Crown Spa, dine at one of the hotel’s fine restaurants or enjoy the Crown Entertainment Complex which includes the world renowned Crown Casino. | |||||
| Chateau Yering | |||||
| This heritage listed Victoria mansion is set on the hillside overlooking one of Australia’s most highly regarded wine regions, the Yarra Valley. Rejuvenated in 1997 as five-star accommodation it offers excellence in dining and service too. | |||||
| SOUTH AUSTRALIA | |||||
| Lifetime Private Retreats | |||||
| Set atop of the curving Kangaroo Island coastline, Lifetime Private Retreats presents tailored private retreat experiences, including a personal chef. Short and long term accommodation is available amid natural splendor and peace-filled seclusion. Rather than restaurants, a range of inside and outdoor locations host feasts of local produce brought to you. | |||||
| Southern Ocean Lodge | |||||
| Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island is considered Australia’s first true luxury lodge. Perched on a secluded cliff on the coast, guests can experience views of the Southern Ocean and the wilderness of the island all from the comfort of a deluxe suite. | |||||
| The Louise | |||||
| The Louise is a five-star vineyard retreat located in the celebrated wine capital of Australia, the Barossa Valley. The 15 guest suites have been designed to ensure guests complete privacy as they enjoy views over the surrounds. The Louise hosts the praised restaurant Appellation. | |||||
| WESTERN AUSTRALIA | |||||
| Cape Lodge | |||||
| This fine boutique hotel is located in its own secluded vineyard in the heart of the Margaret River wine country. One of the major draw cards is the multi award-winning restaurant which boasts a 14,000 bottle wine cellar and a newly opened Gourmet Retreat and Cookery School. | |||||
| Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef | |||||
| This exclusive safari camp is built on the philosophy of wild bush luxury which is evident in the five spacious wilderness tents located just 50 metres from the beach. Hidden among the coastal sand dunes of Cape Range National Park, it offers an insight into the secrets of the Australian outback. | |||||
| El Questro Homestead | |||||
| The luxurious El Questro Homestead is almost out of place as it sits among one million acres of remote countryside in the rugged Kimberley. Take part in breathtaking activities from dining on a private cliff top to exploring the 60 metre escarpments of the ancient Chamberlain Gorge by boat. | |||||
| Faraway Bay Bush Camp | |||||
| Located on the north-west corner of Australia, as the name suggests, Faraway Bay Bush Camp is an experience of isolation but also of natural beauty and cultural history. Eight spacious cabins are scattered throughout the outback bush setting, which combines a remote wilderness encounter with comfort and style. | |||||
| Kimberly Coastal Camp | |||||
| Kimberly Coastal Camp is nestled on the pristine shores of a small peninsular on the far north-western tip of Australia. The remote development is accessed only by light aircraft that fly over mangrove lined creeks to arrive at spacious guest gazebos offering privacy and comfort. | |||||
| NORTHEN TERRITORY | |||||
| Longitude 131 | |||||
| Located in the Kata Tjuta National Park, Longitude 131 aims to capture a quintessential Australian experience. Witness the sun rising and setting over Uluru from one of the 15 luxurious tents in this ecosensitive development. After exploring the natural environment, dinner is presented under the desert sky. | |||||
| Bamurru Plains | |||||
| West of Kakadu National Park, Bamurru Plains features only nine suites designed to embody the feel of safari. The camp is surrounded by savannah bush fringing the Mary River floodplains with a profusion of bird and wildlife to explore and appreciate. | |||||
| NEW SOUTH WALES | |||||
| Tower Lodge | |||||
| In the heart of the Hunter Valley vineyards rests the Spanish-inspired Tower Lodge. Recreational facilities and activities allow guests to tailor their own holiday facilitated by staff. Brokenback Range can be seen from the dinning room where the finest regional cuisine is served. | |||||
| Kim’s Beach Hideaway | |||||
| An hour north of Sydney, Kim’s Beach Hideaway spreads along the scenic New South Wales coast. Spacious bungalows and spa villas are set in a forest of ancient Norfolk Pines, all with expansive views of the Pacific Ocean. | |||||
| Jonah’s | |||||
| Escaping the buzz of Sydney is only 12 minutes away by seaplane to Jonah’s beachside retreat. Set in the enclave of Whale Beach, Jonah’s looks onto a 180 degree view of the central coastline. The seaside influence extends to the menu of its award-winning restaurant. | |||||
| Pretty Beach House | |||||
| High on the escarpment above the coast, Pretty Beach House is enveloped by Bouddi National Park. Three luxurious onebedroom pavilions surround the Main House, offering around-the-clock service. Every private deck hosts day beds and heated plunge pools amid eucalypts trees. | |||||
| Rae’s On Wategos | |||||
| On Australia’s most easterly point sits Rae’s on Wategos, a boutique retreat with personalized services in Byron Bay. Three standards of accommodation apply to seven rooms within the Mediterranean & Moroccan styled villa. Surrounding courtyards, terraces and balconies reveal ocean views of the headland. | |||||
| Park Hyatt Sydney | |||||
| On the water’s edge of Sydney Harbour, Park Hyatt Sydney looks straight onto the Sydney Opera House and Harbor Bridge. Located in the historic Rocks district, the hotel and five-star retreat has luxury amenities and private balconies with unobstructed views. | |||||
| Observatory Hotel | |||||
| The Observatory Hotel is in central Sydney with views of the harbor city. Worldclass facilities host a star-lit indoor poor, the Day Spa and Galileo Restaurant. 24-hour concierge service can be utilized for a range of activities and experiences within Sydney. | |||||
| Establishment Hotel | |||||
| In the middle of Sydney the Establishment Hotel has 31 guest rooms including two penthouses. Guests have access to numerous bars and restaurants within the complex. | |||||
| TASMANIA | |||||
| Henry Jones | |||||
| The Henry Jones is Australia’s first dedicated art hotel. Standing on Hobart’s waterfront a row of historic warehouses and a jam factory have been transformed into a first class hotel showcasing the work of Tasmania’s visual and performing artists. | |||||
| Quamby Estate | |||||
| Construction of Quamby Estate commenced in 1828 and it is now an established country retreat. Located in a secluded estate 20 minutes from Launceston, the Quamby offers modern comforts in an historic setting. A 9-hole golf course provides views to the Ben Lormond Ranges and the Great Western Tiers. | |||||
| Freycinet Lodge | |||||
| Freycinet Lodge is located two and a half hours from Hobart within the Freycinet National Park. The cabin décor has been designed with an environmental influence, encouraging guests to feel as though they are escaping into the wilderness. | |||||
| Islington | |||||
| Built in 1847, the Islington has been recently restored to showcase its original Regency architecture. Furnished with artworks and antiques, it is a curated hotel in which corridors and rooms are decorated with respect to the buildings history. The pavilion with views of Mount Wellington remains a focal point. | |||||
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