Australian Lodges

Australia has a range of luxury lodges that mirror and portray the ambience of the area and natural environment where they are situated in this vast country. Due to the diversity of Australia there are lodges to cater for all tastes and requirements. All provide an unique experience both in location, facilities and cuisine and are normally situated in quite stunning locations.

Below is just a small selection of lodges that we feature within our brochure.

New South Wales

Peppers Guest House, Hunter Valley

Nestling in peaceful gardens in the Pokolbin region, with over 50 Hunter Valley wineries within easy driving distance, this traditional country retreat with antiques and rustic bric-a-brac is a real home from home. The service is first class and all rooms are bright and comfortable. Its superb Chez Pok Restaurant has won more awards than any other in the Hunter Valley.

Facilities include: Bar & lounge, indoor pool & spa, massage facilities, bicycles, boules and tennis.

Victoria

Marwood, Halls Gap

This multi-award winning retreat offers refined luxury in detached Tuscan style stone villas. Marwood is in the heart of the Australian bush, 1 km from Halls Gap and offers the ultimate in peace, tranquility and privacy. Each villa has a lounge/dining area, open fire place, king size bed, en-suite bathroom with giant spa and double shower, plus full granite kitchen and laundry facilities.

Facilities include: Private barbecues, National Park walking tracks, fully licensed restaurant with great views, exclusively for guests.

Queensland

Voyages Silky Oaks Lodge, Daintree

Situated 25 minutes north of Port Douglas and 1 hour 15 minutes from Cairns Airport, on the edge of the Daintree Rainforest National Park overlooking the Mossman River. The individual tree houses are located amongst the rainforest and are linked by paths and boardwalks. They offer privacy and every creature comfort, except TV, including a hammock on the balcony. The lodge itself overlooks the Mossman River and houses the restaurant, bar and lounge area's.

Facilities include: Spa, Swimming pool, guided rainforest walks, tennis court, restaurants, bar, mountain bike, horse riding.

Northern Territory

Seven Spirit Bay Wilderness Lodge, Arnhem Land

This unique, award winning lodge, is situated on the tip of Arnhem Land in the Gurig National Park. It is surrounded by untouched wilderness. The accommodation is in 23 individual, hexagonal 'habitats' which feature 2 queen size beds, screened louvered windows, ceiling fan, mini bar, telephone and detached private 'bathroom in a garden'. The central complex houses reception, lounge bar, restaurant and library, all overlooking the magnificent lagoon swimming pool and Coral Bay. The lodge is only accessible by a combined 45 minute flight and 4WD safari which introduces guests to the flora and fauna of the Coburg wilderness.

Facilities include: All meals, selection of guided bushwalks, sunrise and sunset cruise, swimming pool, fishing.

Western Australia

The Homestead, Voyages El Questro Wilderness Park

This exclusive retreat overlooking the Chamberlain River, offers absolute luxury in the rugged Kimberely landscape. Catering for just 14 guests, the homestead is surrounded by lush tropical gardens. The air-conditioned bedrooms all have private bathrooms and verandahs with views of the garden and river.

Facilities include: All gourmet meals, open bar, laundry service, swimming pool, spa, tennis court and all El Questro Wilderness Park activities.

Tasmania

Freycinet Lodge, Freycinet National Park

This award winning wilderness resort sits on the Freycinet Peninsula within the Freycinet National Park, overlooking beautiful Great Oyster Bay. The tastefully appointed 1 & 2 bedroom cabins, with their private balconies, nestle unobtrusively in a secluded bush setting, just minutes from safe sandy beaches. The restaurant serves a la carte meals and claims to have the world's best view.

Facilities include: 2 restaurants, bar, tennis, bike hire, day excursions