Weekend getaways
‘More Med than Rotto’: Four of the best weekend getaways in WA right now
A revived Rottnest resort, a 1960s-groove beach shack, a Busselton beauty and moonlight magic – Western Australia’s weekend-away options keep getting better.
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From a mudbrick hut to a tranquil harbourside B&B – 17 perfect getaways in Victoria
Geothermal-pool paradise, off-grid glamping, a pet-friendly coastal nirvana … Victoria’s latest weekend whirls are all within easy reach of the big smoke.
From farm stays to island escapes – five perfect Queensland getaways
Hamilton’s five-star resort reset, a hinterland haven that becomes stargazer heaven at night, mid-rainforest luxury – and more.
An hour from Adelaide, you can wake up to giraffes outside your window
From safari and outback escapes to CBD cool and cottagecore cosiness – here are fresh ways to recharge from the everyday in SA, Tasmania and the Northern Territory.
Just 90 minutes from Sydney, you can relax in your own balcony bathtub with stunning views
Luxury lodges, lake-edge lolling, seaside stunners, glam-amid-grit CBD staycations and wine-country wonders: 16 great escapes in NSW.
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- Good Weekend
The 52 Weekends Away edition
The 52 Weekends Away edition: Good Weekend’s annual roundup of fresh, fast and fabulous breaks across the nation
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Hilton spin-off in WA makes elegance look easy
The first Garden Inn for the Hilton brand in Australia, the Albany waterside property leans into its role as a focused-service hotel.
- Riley Wilson
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On Australia’s deepest lake, this is a truly memorable place to stay
Wild weather only serves to highlight the rich, warm interiors of this beautifully designed getaway.
- Anthony Dennis
A screen-free staycation with my daughter taught us both a lesson
Getting back to basics without a phone or a TV goes well – until we need to use a QR code.
- Tatyana Leonov
After reaching No.1, Great Ocean Road, I opted not to go any further
This massive wave of a building curves around the landscape to host 92 guest rooms along with restaurants, lounges, a gym and spa and a 25-metre indoor pool.
- Jim Darby
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