Leave
it to the pioneering Aussies to take a traditional Outback cattle station and transform
it into a luxury resort experience, complete with more
than 70,000 head of cattle. The intimate, contemporary
Wrotham Park Lodge is tucked into the 600,000-hectare
Australian Agricultural Company's Wrotham Park. Along
with the 21st-century homestead (where you'll dine on
modern interpretations of classic country fare), there
are ten beautifully designed "stockman's quarters,"
each with its own rambling deck that looks over the
Mitchell River. Horseback riding is a primary reason
to come here, but you can also canoe, fish, enjoy cooking
demonstrations, stargaze or simply kick back and admire
the great outdoors. While touring the property's cattle
stations, you may encounter kangaroos, wallabies and
crocodiles.