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‘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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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.

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An hour from Adelaide, you can wake up to giraffes outside your window

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Just 90 minutes from Sydney, you can relax in your own balcony bathtub with stunning views

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Hilton Garden Inn, Albany.

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
Pumphouse Point on Lake St Clair, Tasmania.

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
The ParkRoyal Darling Harbour.

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
RACV Torquay Resort.

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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