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LIST: SPECIAL PLACES TO STAY IN AUSTRALIA



These are some hotels, resorts, B&Bs and other 'accommodations' in Australia that we have come across and think are worth checking out.

See also UK tour operators to Australia, Local Hotel Chains, and Travel Companies in Australia

New South Wales
Belltrees Country House Scone, NSW Well-regarded rural B&B on a large and historic working farm near Scone the 'Horse Capital of Australia'. There are also a number of s/c cottages on the estate including one with stunning views at the top of Mt Wooloomaa.
Friday Creek NSW Nine luxurious cottage hideaways set on a 100-acre historic farm in northern New South Wales.
Hambledon Hill Singleton, NSW Historic country house in 44-acres. Normally hired out in its entirety, individual rooms are sometimes let on a B&B basis.
Lilianfels Katoomba, NSW Luxury resort & spa perched on a ridge in the Blue Mountains. (Stayed here once. Real luxury amid stunning scenery! - Ed)
Sydney, NSW
Kirketon Sydney Modern design hotel
Park Hyatt Sydney Sydney One of Sydney's best-known hotels sitting in pole position on the edge of the harbour below The Rocks and looking across at the Opera House.
Pensione Sydney Stylish 68-room hotel that describes itself as a "budget boutique hotel".
Northern Territories
Longitude 131º Ayers Rock, NT 5-star luxury desert resort with just 15 ultra-stylish 'tents' out in the bush. Recently refurbished after a freak bush fire damaged a large part of the resort in Oct 2003. Perfect for relaxing, pampering and re-discovering yourself with a bit of quiet 'outback immersion/wilderness experience'.
Seven Spirit Bay Wilderness Lodge Coburg, NT Rather nice lodge out on the remote Cobourg Peninsula at the top of the Northern Territories, in Aboriginal Arnhem Land Australia
Steeles at Larrakeyeh Darwin, NT A Popular new B&B in Darwin where for no extra charge you get colourful stories from the host, former bushman and ex-politician, Roger Steel. From his career in the outback as ringer, drover, camp cook and head stockman, to his career in the regional government as First Minister for Tourism and Parliamentary Speaker. That should keep the breakfast conversation going!
Queensland
Liberty Resort Nr Cairns, Queensland Gay & lesbian luxury resort in Queensland, Australia. The resort, which opened on October 02, has beautifully designed Bali-style villas featuring Bang and Olufsen sound systems, queen size day beds with Egyptian cushions, polished timber floorboards and cedar-louvred windows. Resort facilities include two tropical swimming pools, cocktail bars, a health and beauty centre, fully equipped gymnasium, theatre and recreation room, with a capacity to accommodate 320 guests in great style and comfort. Liberty Resort is located 25 minutes from the city of Cairns.
Hayman Island Great Barrier Reef, Queensland Well-known spectacular and luxurious island resort with 244 rooms, suites, penthouses and a villa.
Qualia Hamilton Island, Great Barrier Reef 60 luxury pavilions nestled in a remote corner of Hamilton Island.
Wrotham Park Lodge Nr Cairns, Queensland 5-star luxury retreat deep in the Australian outback. Wrotham Park is a 600,000 hectare cattle station in Queensland with the 'Homestead' and ten guest 'Quarters' (for 20 guests) located on a spectacular site high above the banks of the Mitchell River. Part of the Voyages group (see above).
Victoria
Japanese Mountain Retreat Montrose, Victoria Two holidays for the price of one; go to Australia and experience Japan! A tradtional ryokan style Japanese hotel in the hills.
Koendidda Country House Barnawartha, Victoria Small country house hotel with 5 rooms in an historic 1850s mansion house.
Lake House Dalesford, Victoria Small luxury lakeside hotel and spa.
Western Australia
El Questro Wilderness Park Kununurra, WA A 1 million acre property in the Kimberleys with a range of accommodation in different locations, from the luxurious Homestead to riverside campsites.
 

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