TRAVEL GUIDE: AUSTRALIA


ADELAIDE

SUNSHINE LADY
72 Hours in Adelaide

Though less well known than some of the other major Australian cities, Adelaide is a great starting point to see many of Australia's natural, native and culinary treasures.

Adelaide at night


BAROSSA VALLEY

Peppers The Louise

TOP 10 BOUTIQUE HOTELS
Peppers The Louise
With just fifteen suites, this Barossa valley retreat offers a luxury experience that’s been missing in this area of Australia’s burgeoning wine country. Suites have gated courtyards and inspire the feeling of being hidden away in a posh home decorated with work by South Australian artisans.



BYRON BAY

TOP 10 YOGA RETREATS
Byron Bay Yoga
This serene yoga and meditation retreat, situated two hours from Brisbane in the Australian rainforest, is the setting for guests’ realization of a timeless state of being. Take advantage of yoga, meditation, pranayama, dance, chanting and Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation).

Byron Bay Yoga


CLARE VALLEY

A cooking area at Thorn Park Country House

TOP 10 HOTEL CULINARY SCHOOLS
Thorn Park Country House
Learn how to create a culinary masterpiece while staying at this traditional homestead, located in the heart of Australian wine country. Mid-week and weekend classes feature fresh local produce and guest chefs.


HAYMAN ISLAND

TOP 10 HONEYMOON HOTELS
Hayman Island Resort
Rather than catching a plane to your honeymoon after the big day, why not stroll to your room in an Italian, Greek or Moroccan-themed penthouse following a ceremony on a coral reef? Or you might hold services at the Stella Maris Chapel, overlooking Whitsunday Passage.

Hayman Island Resort


KATOOMBA

Lillianfels

TOP 10 HEALTH RETREATS
Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort
Its sense of place is perhaps its greatest healing feature. Situated within Blue Mountains National Park, Lilianfels takes advantage of location to offer wilderness therapy walks that teach essential stress relief techniques. In this tranquil setting, you’ll also enjoy yoga, Pilates and tai chi.


THE KIMBERLEY

TRAVEL SPECIAL
See the Outback Meet the Ocean
Cruise one of the most remote—and most beautiful—wilderness regions of Australia on a ten-night trek that will bring you up close and personal with unspoiled waterfalls, rivers, reefs and other natural wonders.

Xplorer excursion boat


LIZARD ISLAND
Lizard Island Resort
TOP DIVING HOTELS WORLDWIDE
Lizard Island Resort
Surrounded by a fringing reef, this place is home to a contemporary, Down-Under-casual resort that takes full advantage of the area's marine wonders. Take the introductory Discover Scuba, a PADI open water referral course and nocturnal dives.
Top 10 Diving Hotels Worldwide


MELBOURNE

BOURNE AGAIN
72 Hours in Melbourne
The product of a 19th century gold rush, Melbourne has a historic legacy that has contributed to its grand architecture and status as a multicultural melting pot. Host to sporting events, a bastion for boutiques and a reverer of restaurants, Melbourne remains marvelous.

Melbourne


SYDNEY

Flying Fish

RESTAURANTS
Search and Read Reviews
Search our database of Sydney restaurants and find a dining destination to suit your needs–whether you’re in the mood for contemporary fare served beachside at The Bathers’ Pavilion or fresh seafood plus views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge at Flying Fish.


A MULTICULTURAL METROPOLIS
72 Hours in Sydney
Come to Sydney, where the sun is shining and the city is radiant. Full of English, aboriginal and Asian influences, this Australian city's naturally beautiful beaches and bays, as well as the cultural cool of its opera and architecture, make going down under a delight.

Sydney Opera House


TOP CHEFS

COOKING
Tetsuya: Recipes from Australia's Most Acclaimed Chef
Tetsuya Wakuda of Tetsuya's, one of Australia's most acclaimed chefs, shares his recipes for making stunners such as roasted sea bass with bitter greens and truffled peaches; slow-roasted rack of lamb with miso and blue cheese; and grilled fillet of veal with wasabi and sea urchin butter.



TOP SPAS

MASSAGES AND MORE
The Best Spas in Australia
Immerse yourself in the wilderness surrounding Silky Oaks Lodge & Healing Waters Spa in Daintree (pictured), the world's oldest living rainforest, or rejuvenate at Azabu's Aveda Spa, just a short drive from Byron Bay.

More information at www.australia.com

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