Australia Luxury Holidays

Hamilton Island Beach Club is an intimate, adults-only boutique property set directly on the pristine sands of Catseye Beach, offering an exclusive stay in the Whitsundays steeped in privacy and personalised service. With an impressive infinity-edge pool peering out across the sand and sea plus a serene spa, tennis courts and flavoursome dining, this is the perfect retreat to savour moments of tranquillity in between adventures through the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef.

Occupying the beautifully restored heritage-listed Department of Education building in Sydney’s historic Sandstone Precinct, Capella Sydney is a 5-star luxury Australia hotel where grand, 20th-century architecture merges seamlessly with refined contemporary design. Along with the Capella brand’s stellar service and graceful hospitality, this elegant property features gourmet dining, a serene spa and easy access to Sydney’s most coveted sights. Accolades abound, Capella Sydney was hailed as one of The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025.

COMO The Treasury occupies the State Buildings, one of Perth's most significant heritage addresses, at the corner of St Georges Terrace and Barrack Street in the city centre. Part of the esteemed COMO Hotels & Resorts, the property brings 48 rooms and suites - each conceived by acclaimed architect and designer Kerry Hill - into a building whose bones predate the modern city around it. The result is something genuinely rare: a hotel where the architecture is the experience, not merely the backdrop.

Accessible only by boat or helicopter and framed by rainforest-quilted hillsides and the cerulean waters of the Coral Sea, this adults-only property is the true definition of a remote tropical island hideaway. From elegant oceanfront villas to mesmerising snorkelling, a spellbinding infinity pool and gourmet cuisine, experience the essence of the Whitsundays while immersed in pure luxury.

Constructed in 1934 and transformed into one of Adelaide’s finest luxury properties in 2015, the 170-room Kimpton Mayfair Adelaide (formerly The Mayfair Adelaide) reopens in late 2026, promising to be one of Adelaide’s and South Australia’s most coveted addresses and most sought-after luxury lifestyle hotels.

With a pristine setting in the heart of the protected Lizard Island National Park, this idyllic Australian island resort offers one of the most remote and exclusive barefoot luxury escapes on the Great Barrier Reef. Accessible via private charter flight from Cairns, there’s an authentic, untouched feel to the island, which lies surrounded by vivid coral reefs, floury white beaches and the glistening turquoise waters of the Coral Sea.

Accessible by helicopter from Townsville, Orpheus Island Lodge accommodates just 28 guests across 14 rooms, suites and villas hidden among tropical gardens and overlooking the Coral Sea, promising a deeply secluded and intimate experience surrounded by pristine nature.

In a region filled with ancient folklore and terrain, Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef sits cradled between the two World Heritage Areas of Ningaloo Reef and Cape Range National Park. Here, 16 eco-luxury safari tents (including one designated Honeymoon Tent) lie scattered across the gentle dunes, peering out towards Ningaloo Reef, the largest fringing World Heritage-listed coral reef where you can immerse yourself in a world of extraordinary marine biodiversity right from the shoreline.

At Silky Oaks Lodge, 40 treehouse-style suites boast elevated positions within the rainforest canopy for a seamless integration with the jungle wilderness of Tropical North Queensland. Set on the edge of Mossman River, this intimate rainforest retreat lies in harmony with its pristine surrounds, offering explorative activities and access to the region’s most fabled natural attractions, from the crystal-clear pools of Mossman Gorge to the astounding biodiversity of the Daintree Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef.

One of the world’s most iconic rail journeys, The Ghan rumbles through the ever-changing landscapes of Australia, passing through the vast expanse of The Outback. Inspired by the Afghan cameleers who once explored Australia’s remote interior, this all-inclusive luxury train adventure offers a blend of timeless railroad romance and modern comfort, inviting you to experience the vastness of Australia while embracing the art of slow travel.

The Indian Pacific is one of the world’s great rail journeys, crossing the vast Australian landmass from Sydney, New South Wales, to Perth in Western Australia, with a further option to travel to and from Adelaide in South Australia. Passing through some of the continent’s most awe-striking landscapes – from the forest-clad Blue Mountains of New South Wales to the ochre-hued plains of the Outback – experience the raw beauty and incredible scale of Australia from a unique, slow travel perspective.