After a year of virtually no travel, we are itching to get away. With all state’s borders now open, it is the perfect time to get out and see what our beautiful country has to offer. It is time to holiday here this year, and here are some of the best places to do so.
With more and more Airbnb’s popping up each week it is easy to pack a bag and go! Airbnb properties offer a home away from home and all the extras with a stylish touch. Here are our top Aussie AirBnB picks (that are totally Instaworthy).
QUEENSLAND
The Beechmont Chalet
The Beechmont Chalet is the perfect hinterland getaway. The Chalet has been recently renovated, it is the perfect mixture of character from the original establishment and modern features. This unique home features large windows for star gazing over the Gold Coast hinterland, a beautiful veranda to have coffee or watch sunsets, a bath in the clouds & a fireplace to keep you toasty in the winter. The chalet is fully self-contained with all the necessities you need to have an amazing stay.
Little Red Barn
Soak in the freestanding cast iron bathtub on the veranda of Little Red Barn surrounded by beautiful countryside. The home features a soaring vaulted wooden ceiling creating a feeling of space with a heated concrete water tank swimming pool outside.
The house is set on a beautiful acreage high in the hills behind Noosa. This semi-rural setting in Doonan is only 15-20 minutes to Noosa Heads and Noosa Main Beach, and 5 minutes to the quaint market town of Eumundi.
NEW SOUTH WALES
Stevie Stay
Stevie, a lovingly restored van that has settled under the foothills of Mt Warning & The Pinnacle of the Border Ranges. She sits perched high on 12 acres just 8km from the quaint village of Tyalgum or 25 mins from Murwillumbah. Enjoy a private & recuperative stay or spend your days bushwalking, cycling, or even visit the beaches, a scenic 45min drive away. Relish the thought that on your return you can sit on your deck awaiting our chef’s dinner, a glass of chilled wine, or a soak in the hot tub.
The Little Black Shack
This original timber and sandstone fisherman’s cottage on the water’s edge of beautiful Mackerel Beach in Pittwater has been lovingly restored into a secluded beach and bush hideaway and couple’s retreat.
Whilst we’re only a mile from the mainland and Palm Beach, we might as well be a million miles away …Getting here is part of the experience. Once you board ‘Myra’ the old timber ferry at Palm Beach you leave the city and your worries behind. The Little Black Shack is reached via a short walking track at the end of the beach or via the rocks along the beach at low tide. Once you are here, close the gates, breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the view, the peace, and the quiet. Relax and unwind on Mackerel’s beautiful main sandy beach or enjoy swimming or snorkelling right out the front on a secluded section of the beach, fishing off the rocks below, kayaking or boating in the crystal clear protected waters of Pittwater.
Grounds of Cabarita
If you’re looking for a relaxing beachside getaway to clear your head then Grounds of Cabarita is just the spot!
Our renovated 1960’s beach house is in the heart of Cabarita Beach, only a short walk to the shops and any of Cabarita’s beautiful secluded beaches. It’s the perfect spot for you to slow down, lose track of the days and get back in touch with the small pleasures in life.
A typical weekend might start by taking the longboard out for a morning surf at the Point, followed by a bike ride to one of our favourite picnic spots. Laze away the afternoon getting lost in a good book underneath the pandanus trees around any one of the beach nooks at Cabarita Headland. For dinner, we love to crack a bottle of vino and fire up the pizza oven or prepare a beautiful home cook meal after a visit to one of the nearby farmer’s markets.
VICTORIA
Vintage House Daylesford
Vintage House Daylesford is an 1860’s miners cottage on the border of Daylesford and Hepburn Springs. Surrounded by various established trees, Vintage House Daylesford sits high on almost an acre of land with views over Wombat State Forest and Doctors Gully
Completely restored and re-designed with love to highlight the original features of the house.
Combining the use of wood, metals, and shades of white, black, and everything in between to bring new life to the cottage. Finished with a curated selection of furniture and artwork from around the globe.
The Barn Heathcote
Hidden behind the rough sawn timber exterior of our American-style timber barn you will find a light and bright welcoming space. It has everything you could wish for! A comfy place to eat, relax and unwind! Step outside the barn doors and wander around the 6-acre property.
The property boasts easy access to the town, with its restaurants, shops, galleries, boutiques, cafes, and so much more. The surrounding country also has a number of trails, wineries, and parks to explore.
TASMANIA
#thebarnTAS
#thebarnTAS is our multi-award-winning barn conversion. It is located in Hobart’s CBD just mere minutes from the city’s major cultural and gastronomic attractions including the historic precincts of Salamanca + Battery Point.
Recently renovated by two young Architects, this late 1820’s sandstone Barn is a truly unique accommodation experience. The award-winning conversion incorporates light and a refined material palette to accentuate the historic building fabric. The Barn is located in Hobart’s CBD just mere minutes from the city’s major cultural and gastronomic attractions including the historic precincts of Salamanca + Battery Point. Wake up to city views, relax over a latte at Betsy, pick up a picnic lunch from Pigeon Hole Bakers and cap it all off with a perfectly plated dinner at Aloft!
Captain’s Rest
Captains Rest is our special spot for 2. Our bed looks out the antique windows to the old jetty and the still water — as a deep bath with unlimited hot water. She’s cozy with everything we need to luxuriate, and the Nectre wood stove keeps us cozy.
Walk in the forest next to Captains Rest, swim in the water, fires on the beach, and long nights reading in front of the fire. Watch the night stars reflect on the water and listen to the bird songs upon awakening.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Bill’s Boathouse
Bill’s Boathouse is a beautiful, sustainable boathouse moored permanently on the Murray River, as part of the Riverglen Marina Reserve southeast of Adelaide. This is our special spot for 2. Whether you need a place for a romantic getaway, a creative working stay or just to get out of the house, Bill’s is the perfect choice.
This completely self-contained, modern concept floating eco pod is a stylish getaway boathouse right on the Murray River. It offers a spacious fully functional kitchen for those who love to cook, a Webber barbecue for those who don’t like to cook, a fishing rod and tackle for those who want to catch what they cook, plus two outdoor sun chairs for those waiting to be fed. There’s even a desk for creative types.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Zamia House
Watch kangaroos and kookaburras as the sun sets over the trees of this expansive property. Thick stone walls ensure the interior is cool in summer, warm in winter.
The cottage sits at the end of a very quiet leafy-green cul-de-sac. Drive 5 minutes to reach the Little Fish Restaurant, with the new Wildhop Brewery even closer. Also nearby are the pristine Smiths Beach and the famous surf breaks at Yallingup.
Peaceful Esperance Chalet
A unique stay in a generously proportioned chalet, crisp white interiors. Set privately in a quaint bush setting and part of the Esperance Chalet Village. Fully self-contained, coffee machine, private BBQ on porch, shared outdoor fire pit, luxe Appelles guest amenities.
It’s quiet – there’s no through traffic, just our little village of cabins and chalets tucked in the bush on a gorgeous creek teaming with fish and birds yet a short 5 min drive to the town centre and some of the most stunning beaches you will see.
Ryan’s Rest
A place to reconnect with loved ones, the land, and with nature. A place to recharge and retreat, close your eyes, breathe in, smell the fresh air, unwind. A place to digitality detox and rewild off-grid, in a nature-based environment, and as part of a regenerative agricultural system is all connected as one living, breathing ecosystem.
The beautiful town of Pemberton, a short and picturesque 15-minute drive, is in the heart of the South West and Southern Forests Region with its towering Karri forests, rich agricultural lands, and the stunning Southern Ocean providing rich experiences and adventure options for every visitor. The region features the famous Gloucester, Bicentennial, and Diamond trees, along with many diverse National Parks.
We are totally itching to get away now, we hope you are too!
TAYLAH ANTONIOLLI – MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR