Airbnb reveals the best hosts and stays in Australia

Words: Vanessa Brown Produced By: Angus Mead

Looking for a stay in paradise? From a cabin in Mudgee to a luxe architecturally-designed pad in Tasmania, these are the best Airbnb stays in Australia.

Australia’s host of the year was awarded to Victoria’s Kate Quinlan Host of the Year

Kate's 70s-style campervan on her family farm near Daylesford has attracted 5-star reviews from guests around the world.

Queensland host Adrienne Penny won the Community Contribution Award for her free-of charge stay on the Sunshine Coast. Community Contrubution

Adrienne's rainforest hideaway is free for care workers who could do with a well-earned getaway at Sunshine Beach.

Former helicopter rescue crew member, Cam O’Beirne, was recognised for Most Magical Experience. Most Magical Experience

Cam hosts an Airbnb Experience in Yallingup, WA, where guests embark on an adrenaline-filled simulated rescue mission.

Best designed stay went to this beauty called ‘Slow Beam’ in Hobart. Best Designed Stay

The architecturally-designed, luxurious guesthouse offers stunning views of the city while also being “moody, glamorous and relaxed”.

Most unique stay went to Gawthorne’s Hut, Buckaroo NSW, just 5km from Mudgee. Most Unique Stay

Hosts Rick and Steph used to picnic at the site before deciding to build the stunning hut at the jaw-dropping location.

The Grain Shed at Goomburra, QLD took out Best Regional Stay. Best Regional Stay

Sitting on 335 hectares in the Southern Downs region, about a 2-hour drive from Brisbane, lies this tiny cottage, perfectly placed among the gum trees and birds.

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