The House, a world-class reef house situated on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef will open its doors on 4 July for guests seeking unparalleled levels of privacy and personalised service alongside barefoot adventure and a genuine connection to nature. Newly built on a pristine peninsula of the exclusive Lizard Island, The House —
Renowned Byron Bay eatery Harvest Newrybar is set to open its first Sydney location in 2022, set amongst the iconic bushland backdrop at the new Wisemans Surf Lodge. Harvest Wisemans will celebrate the best of the Hawkesbury with connected food experiences across an eatery, outdoor bars, barbecue deck and kiosk. The venue will also include
Positioned within a natural saddle adjacent to Bass Strait, RACV Cape Schanck Resort rests amongst Mornington Peninsula’s rugged landscape, offering a robust architectural outcome that celebrates the rolling dunes and untamed nature of its site. Wood Marsh has drawn from both the topography and the corrosive nature of the coastline to inform the sculptural geometry
Otahuna Lodge 224 Rhodes Rd, Tai Tapu, Christchurch New Zealand 7672 +64 3 329 6333 or www.otahuna.co.nz For the first time, guests at the historic Otahuna Lodge will have the opportunity to book exclusive use of the entire luxury property. Nestled in the Port Hills of New Zealand’s Canterbury region, Otahuna Lodge is launching its
Heritage Queenstown 91 Fernhill Rd, Queenstown New Zealand 9300 +64 3 450 1500 or www.heritagehotels.co.nz/hotels/heritage-queenstown The Heritage Queenstown has carried out a meticulous upgrade, with every refurbished deluxe room and suite transformed with a new décor boasting modern furnishings, new sleek entertainment systems and sumptuous bedding. The hotel offers a relaxed but exclusive resort atmosphere
The Town Mouse 312 Drummond St, Carlton 3053 (03) 9347 3312 or thetownmouse.com.au The Town Mouse offers food and drink in an historically prosperous restaurant location. Chef Dave Verheul has hatched a menu that focusses on balance and texture. Owner Christian McCabe says the menu showcases an array of original and award-winning techniques. “The
Ayers Rock Resort – Sails in the Desert Hotel 1300 134 044 or http://www.ayersrockresort.com.au/sails/ Check out the images from Chada’s new refurbishment of Voyages’ Sails in the Desert Hotel. Chada has been nominated for the Hotel Designer of the Year award at the inaugural Hotel Design Symposium in Sydney.
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit 250 Sukhumvit Rd, Bangkok, Thailand +66 (0) 2649 8888 or http://www.sheratongrandesukhumvit.com/ Guests of Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok, can now ‘enrich their stay’ with extra dining benefits at the renowned Orchid Café. Throughout August, guests staying in Premium Deluxe Rooms, Grande Deluxe Rooms, and Grande Suites or Themed Suites will receive food credit
Eco Beach Wilderness Retreat: Broome WA (08) 9193 8015 or www.ecobeach.com.au Eco Beach Wilderness Retreat, in the Kimberley region over an hour from Broome, is the result of Karl Plunkett and partner Natalie Kimpton’s steely resolve to rebuild the original 1998-launched version that fell victim to cyclone Rosita in 2000. With great tenacity, Plunkett carried
RACV is obviously better known as a company to call when you’ve blown a gasket or in need of some insurance. But currently it’s expanding and diversifying the resort side of its business. The Inverloch resort undoubtedly represents a step up in quality and is definitely a world away from the ‘power point and shower