A collection of independent luxury lodges and camps offering unforgettable experiences in Australia. The lodges are much more than just a (great) place to stay.
Each place has a compelling reason for guests to travel there, to experience, discover, to connect...
Luxury Lodges of Australia is a collection of the best high-end lodges and camps, located across diverse regions of Australia. Together, they showcase Australia’s extraordinary diversity of place and experience, underpinned by the soft luxuries expected by our guests. Purpose and positive impact i
s at the core of what it means to be a Luxury Lodge of Australia. Delivery of connection to place is key to the purpose of each lodge. Between them the lodges deliver over 250 individual experiences and activities, all created to give guests a genuine sense of place, with the luxury of privileged access. And they are constantly innovating, to meet the curiosity, adventure-seeking spirit, and desire for real engagement by their guests. Collectively they offer memorable and often life-changing experiences in Australia’s most inspiring and extraordinary locations.
Winter? What winter! On Lizard Island, daytime temperatures are currently sitting around a balmy 28°C, and the water temperature at around 25°C. Perfect for snorkelling, diving, hiking, boating… or just relaxing on the sand with a good book.
All the comforts of home, on the wild and remote edge of the Kakadu National Park. The understated luxury of Bamurru Plains is seamlessly in tune with the environment, ensuring that guests are introduced to the sights and sounds of this spectacular environment in style and exclusivity.
"It's worth remembering how forward-thinking the architecture was in the first place..."
~ Julietta Jameson for Traveller at Longitude 131, Uluru-Kata Tjuta
As Longitude 131 progresses into its third decade of operation, it’s just unveiled a pleasing new look to its interior design.
Shortly after arriving Saffire Freycinet, settle into the gorgeous leather armchairs upstairs and enjoy a glass of bubbles as you peruse the schedule of activities on offer during your stay.
A refreshing dip in the Coral Sea, or the infinity-edge pool? At qualia's Pebble Beach, there’s no need to choose. A range of activities including snorkelling and kayaking are run by the Pebble Beach activities team, and the pool is fringed by landscaped gardens dotted with private cabanas and sunbeds, with poolside service available.
Arriving to Mount Mulligan Lodge by helicopter is the ultimate way to witness - and appreciate - the sheer scale of Ngarrabullgan (Mount Mulligan) itself. This majestic mountain stretches for 18km and rises around 400m above the surrounding plains.
📷: Reuben Nutt with Nautilus Aviation
A journey through Southwest Tasmania with On Board Expeditions on Odalisque III is so much more than a luxury boat trip. From hiking, to wildlife and bird watching, to daily excursions on the 15ft aluminum tender boats - it’s an intimate guided exploration of this breathtakingly beautiful part of Discover Tasmania.
📷: Girlwanderlist
Whether it’s exploring the island by bike or by boat, playing a leisurely round of golf, or kicking back with a chef-prepared picnic and a bottle of wine, there are plenty of activities on offer for guests staying at Capella Lodge, Lord Howe Island.
📷: Rhiannon Taylor, In Bed With
Under the stars. Longitude 131, Uluru-Kata Tjuta's signature dining experience, Table 131°, is set among the red sand dunes in a remote, secret location, blanketed by the outback’s inky night sky. No noise, no light pollution, just a decadent four-course dinner with matched wines and a generous side of the Milky Way.
Just wow! These shots were taken earlier this week over Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre, which is slowly filling up thanks to recent rains. The winter months are the best time to witness this extraordinary phenomenon, and guests staying at Arkaba Conservancy can take advantage of an exclusive opportunity to see Lake Eyre from above with Wrightsair as part of the Lake Eyre Scenic Adventure package which includes special rates for a three-night stay. More details ➡️ t.ly/LakeEyre24
Front-row seats = more reasons to head north. From watching striking sunsets on remote beaches only True North can access to kicking back after a day’s cattle mustering at Bullo River Station, skimming across the floodplain at Bamurru Plains or enjoying a clifftop dinner for two at El Questro Homestead, our luxury lodges in The Kimberley and Top End offer diverse and complementary reasons to plan an escape to this extraordinary part of the Australian continent.
Have you ever seen more exquisite-looking dishes?! The menu at the Treehouse Restaurant at Silky Oaks Lodge, The Daintree features ingredients picked fresh from the kitchen garden, where more than 100 plant types thrive including the rare Mt White finger lime, passionfruit, pandan and betel leaf.
"Australia’s luxury-lodge scene has hit its stride..."
Speckled across some of the country’s most breathtaking landscapes, Australia’s luxury-lodge scene has hit its stride – and Kangaroo Island’s reborn Southern Ocean Lodge is its star.
~ Injiid Marlabu Calls Us ~ Guests staying at El Questro Homestead can witness the profound connection between culture and Country with a new cultural immersion exclusively available twice-weekly to Homestead guests. Central to the experience is a traditional burning and cleansing ceremony that beckons guests to listen, breathe, speak, and see with newfound clarity. The experience unveils the deep bond between the Ngarinyin Aboriginal people and the vast expanse of Western Australia's rugged Kimberley landscape and waters.
Hello, Bullo! Welcome Bullo River Station to the Luxury Lodges of Australia collection. Set on 400,000 acres of privately owned outback country in the Northern Territory – Australia's East Kimberley near the border of Western Australia, Bullo River Station is an authentic working cattle station experience that balances pastoral, tourism and conservation activities.
The salt and fresh waters of the Bullo and Victoria rivers meet to create a diversity of ecosystems in a landscape carved with gorges, waterfalls and Aboriginal rock art, which can be explored with Bullo's knowledgeable guides.
The Bullo experience is distinctively Australian: raw yet refined, vast yet intimate, understated yet luxurious by virtue of access to the land and the genuine hospitality of the hosts.
Discover Bullo River Station ➡️ t.ly/BulloRiverStation
📷: (1-3) Elise Hassey
We're both honoured and humbled to be included by Australian Traveller in this awesome list of Australia's iconic wonders. All credit to our extraordinary lodges, which offer unforgettable stays among the country's most breathtaking landscapes. Read the full list: t.ly/AT-Wonders
📷: Arkaba Conservancy in South Australia's Flinders Ranges
Exclusivity of access. From Lizard Island, there are no long boat trips needed to reach the Great Barrier Reef. Your suite is just footsteps away from the island's powdery white beaches, beyond which lie fringing reefs teeming with colourful marine life.
Privilege of place at its finest - the Aurora Australis danced across the skies above some of our southernmost lodges over the weekend, triggered by extreme geomagnetic storms. A rare and joyous sight for both the lodge staff and the lucky guests who got to witness this spectacular sky show.
📷: (clockwise L-R) Saffire Freycinet, Dairy Flat Farm Daylesford, Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island, Arkaba Conservancy
"I’m chatting with Alla Wolf-Tasker at the end of a busy weekend.... she makes sure one of the chefs waits until a sudden downpour is over before he drives home. Mother Wolf is in the house, and all feels right with the world." Read the story in the Financial Review ➡️ bit.ly/LH-AFR
A beautiful read by Sue Gough Henly about Alla Wolf-Tasker, a living legend and a national treasure. Wishing you a well-deserved happy Mother's Day, Alla.
It's not every morning that you wake up to views of an 800 million-year-old mountain range bathed in the ethereal glow of sunrise. A rare privilege of staying at Arkaba Conservancy in South Australia's .
A sunset swim or a vineyard stroll, before perusing the cellar and selecting a bottle of Barossa's finest to go with dinner. The perfect start to an evening at The Louise, Barossa Valley.
Tucked away in the Bouddi National Park, just 90 minutes from Sydney, Pretty Beach House is surrounded by a fantastic network of walk trails offering sensational views of the coastline and lush bushland.
~ Winter Wilderness Escape ~ Combine a two-night stay at Saffire Freycinet with the thrilling three-day The Maria Island Walk - one of the Great Walks of Australia - and an overnight at MACq 01 Hotel in Hobart. This new five-night package is available for departures from May to August, 2024. Secure your place 👉 rebrand.ly/Saffire-MIW
Start with a pre-dinner drink by the firepit, walk a few steps to your dinner table under the stars, then it's straight back to the firepit for a nightcap. Mount Mulligan Lodge knows how to do alfresco dining, that's for sure!
Pick a spot, settle in, and exhale. You're on qualia time, now.
Just add a hot cuppa and a pair of binoculars. Travelling through the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area doesn't get much better than with On Board Expeditions.
~ T O P - 1 0 0 - I N - T H E - W O R L D ~ Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island has been named in Travel + Leisure's 100 Best New Hotels of the Year for 2024. Read the full list: rebrand.ly/BestNewHotels24
For an epic wildlife safari in Australia, Bamurru Plains in the Top End has you covered.
News from the Red Centre: Luxury outback camp Longitude 131, Uluru-Kata Tjuta has undergone a $2.5 million makeover. Included in the just-completed works are a sweeping refreshment of the each of the 15 luxury guest tents, as well as the main Dune House with its restaurant and outdoor terrace overlooking Uluru.
With an infinity spa on the deck overlooking the Great Dividing Range, the two-bedroom private lodge at Spicers Peak Lodge is heaven for those seeking a super secluded space whilst still having access to the luxurious facilities of the main lodge including .restaurant, Spa Anise and the elegant guest lounge.
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For an epic wildlife safari in Australia, Bamurru Plains in the Top End has you covered.
Constantly evolving and innovating, True North recently completed a transformation of True North and True North II, preparing both vessels for another year of action-packed adventures around Australia. With discerning guests expecting nothing but the best, no expense was spared to ensure that both ships remain in showroom condition, while introducing some clever new features.
Core memory, unlocked! Guests of Longitude 131, Uluru-Kata Tjuta - and others lucky enough to be visiting Uluru this past week - were spoiled by the extremely rare sight of rain cascading down Uluru. Statistically, only around 1% of visitors get to experience this sight due to the scarcity of rain in the Red Centre, leaving lasting memories of a very special place in very special conditions. 📹: Northern Territory – Australia
Two luxury expedition ships, thousands of kilometres of untouched coastline, countless memories. True North and True North II.
From soaring above the spectacular Tasmanian wilderness to floating on its pristine waterways. Arrival by seaplane is just the start of your breathtaking journey with On Board.
Save the date ~ 16 - 18 February, 2024 ~ for a very special wine weekender during vintage in the Barossa Valley. The Louise, Barossa Valley and Seppeltsfield have teamed up for an exclusive collaboration over two nights. Explore Seppeltsfield's historic tawny barrel room and taste your own birth year port, then kick back at The Louise and enjoy long lunches and winemaker-hosted degustation dinners matched with Seppeltsfield wines. Reserve your place 👉🏼 bit.ly/Louise-Wine-Wknd
Happy new year from aboard True North in Sydney Harbour! 🎉
Step inside your private tree top mineral spa at Lake House Daylesford.
Pretty in pink. Lord Howe Island putting on a spectacular sunset - a sight that guests of Capella Lodge, Lord Howe Island are treated to on a regular basis. 📷: @debs_townsend (via IG)
The whale sharks have arrived at Ningaloo, and clearly they are in no hurry... what a remarkable time of year to be staying at Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef. 📹: @caitlinjfox with @bluecrustproductions (via IG)
High country life - Spicers Peak Lodge Queensland #luxurylodgesofaustralia #queensland
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