While the crisp chill of September marks the start of autumn in Europe, spring is in the air along Australia’s east coast. And what better way to enjoy its beautifully mild weather than by staying in our newest arrivals. Relax among fine Art Deco details before soaking up Brisbane’s creative vibe. Watch the world drift by in Sydney as you dine in 19th-century grandeur. Or hike across forest-covered peaks from hotels with histories as rich and layered as the surrounding landscape.
Wake up in soft sumptuousness. Watch the fashionistas sashay by from the hotel’s ornate 19th-century terraces. The concierge can also bag you sought-after tables and private tours to lesser-known bays.
Little ones get to follow kangaroo prints along woodland trails and through Edwardian gardens. While you play tennis or float in this hilltop estate’s mineral water pool.
Once a 19th century summer retreat, this hotel pairs mountain breezes with Jamison Valley views. Walk to the Three Sisters, chase waterfalls, then ride the world’s steepest railway through the trees.
Arrive by helicopter over gabled roofs that echo the hills of Queensland’s Scenic Rim. Flit from the hotel’s infinity-edge pool and spa to campfire canapés and bushcraft workshops.
Riverside elegance in a stately-style home. This Brisbane boutique’s architecture spans two eras, while its food is all contemporary Australia – from brunch to evening cocktails up on the roof.
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