Weekend getaways
This retreat once banned booze but now mixes wellness with indulgence
An ice bath and sauna to play at virtue between visits to local cellar doors? Oh, yes, you can “do you” at this Hunter Valley retreat.
- by Katherine Scott
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52 Weekends Away: ACT and Tasmania
Indulge in the serenity at an off-grid eco retreat, a wood-fired hot tub on a truffle farm, or spend a night in a restored 1920s church.
52 Weekends Away: QLD, NT, SA and WA
Experience a ’70s Australiana-meets-Palm Springs aesthetic, an oasis in the middle of the outback or a hidden cabin behind a winery.
52 Weekends Away: VIC
Max out that 48-hour window: whether you’re into retro hotels or converted churches, cool city digs or vineyard adjacent pads, there’s a galaxy of escape options - and quite a few outdoor bathtubs - to consider.
52 Weekends Away: NSW
Want to make sparks fly, or sloth it out? Whether you want to get wild or get pampered, find bucolic bliss or urban buzz, max out that 48-hour window with our annual round-up of bright, beautiful escapes across the country.
Magazine
Good Weekend
52 Weekends Away edition
52 Weekends Away: our annual list of places to stay nationwide
Six must-see astronomical sites in NSW
There are many ways to take in the star-spangled universe from rural Australia, but these are surely some of the most dazzling.
- by Brian Johnston
Opinion
Opinion
If Australians value our cities, why aren’t we holidaying in them?
There’s something about staying in a hotel rather than your house that feels like a holiday, even in your own city.
- by Lee Tulloch
Four-day mini-breaks that are actually mega memorable
It’s not the length but what you do with it when it comes to a great holiday, and these short domestic and overseas trips are fab – and, crucially, fuss-free.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
Australia’s best (and easiest) short breaks under three days
The key to short-break success is not returning more exhausted than before you left, and these two- and three-day trips promise dual adventure and relaxation.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
Four great overseas breaks (and one here) you can do in just five days
Who says you need a full week to hit the “reset” button? These destinations tick all the boxes for a hassle-free holiday.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
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