When visiting gorgeous and exotic destinations which are usually once-in-a-lifetime for most of us, you need to know about all the best nooks and crannies to stay in. Today we’ve dug a little deeper to find the most exquisite and luxurious hotel stays when visiting the mysterious and majestic land of down under. Sit back and relax as we take you on a whirlwind of a tour of the most luxurious stays you can have when visiting this beautiful country. To us, these are most definitely the first places on our list after we’ve just pocketed a huge lotto win online. Continue reading for the full story.

#1 One&Only Hayman Island, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland

This majestic stay is situated right in the heart of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Not only is it set against a backdrop of the awe-inspiring Coral Sea. Hayman Island, Australia’s iconic private island resort is the northernmost of the Whitsunday Islands off the coast of Queensland. After a six month refurbishment of $80 million dollars by the One&Only Hotel group – one of the most luxurious hotel brands in the world – the resort reopened in July as the One&Only Hayman Island, immediately making it one of the best new luxury hotels of 2014. This resort’s stylish elegance effortlessly reflects its harmonious surroundings and natural beauty.

#2 Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island

This Lodge is Australia’s first authentic luxury lodge. It offers excited visitors a unique and exclusive travel experience on Kangaroo Island in South Australia. The lodge floats atop a secluded cliff on a rugged escarpment of coastline. The lodge commands unobstructed views of the wild Southern Ocean and pristine, untouched surrounding wilderness. Visitors and tourists have the opportunity to come face-to-face with wildlife such as sea lions, kangaroos, and even koalas at South Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island called “Australia’s Galapagos” for its abundant wildlife. Guests have the pleasure of experiencing the lodge’s 21 eco-chic luxury suites featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that show-off an incredible view, sunken lounges for relaxing, sand-blasted limestone floors, and neatly furnished outdoor terraces.

#3 Saffire Freycinet, Tasmania

As the name stands, Tasmania is a wild and diverse frontier on land and in its coastal waters. Saffire Freycinet houses only 20 intimate suites in the main building. The rooms are reminiscent of a bird in flight or stingrays gliding across the seabed. The organic roof is constructed of curved Tasmanian wood and sits atop huge windows allowing for splendid views of the brush and coast below. Of course, you can be sure that your view from the patio will be knock-out, but it will also make you want to meet nature close-up. You can explore the white sandy beaches in search of mussels, book a helicopter dining tour, and even take out a mountain bike in search of marsupials.

We are glad to have left you with all these images of what is possible when visiting the luxurious coves of the mysterious land down under. Please send us a post card when visiting these exquisite destinations.

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