Weekends Away Holidays : Article

Norfolk Island

Pampering under the pines

Amy Cooper revels in the paradox of catering at a place called 'Tin Sheds', Norfolk Island's first five-star accommodation.

NSW

A haven on the hill

Moks rural retreat

This hideaway beyond the Blue Mountains wins hearts with a personal touch.

Victoria

Misty mountain home

Braeside B&B

Lush natural surroundings and small-town charm are delights, writes Kristin Lee.

NSW

Box full of surprises

Lynne Whiley Surf, sand and ocean views combine to create a dream getaway for a family, writes Lynne Whiley.

Victoria

Peninsula panache

Flinders Hotel

A reborn hotel steeped in history has much to offer if you like your comforts — and food, writes Mary O'Brien.

Victoria

May contain cosiness

Grampians

Red gums and relaxation are the modi operandi of this getaway, writes Melanie Ball.

NSW

Just add water, waiter

Tower Lodge

If it weren't for the pool, this much food and wine could be bad for your health, writes Bellinda Kontominas.

Victoria

Victoria's own Manhattan

Frangos & Frangos, Daylesford.

This is one tourist town an hour from Melbourne, with style and substance, writes Wendy Squires.

NSW

Lone sweet home

Bluebird Escape

Privacy is guaranteed at this getaway near Canyonleigh, writes Peter Harrison.

Victoria

Creamy and dreamy

Euroa

Melanie Ball is easily buttered-up with lip-smacking dining at a former dairy.

NSW

How tweet it is

Donnybrook Eco Retreat

It's hard to make a hash of it at this eco-retreat as Ashleigh Bonner discovers.

Victoria

Penguins on parade

Tanunda

Nina Rousseau The colourful local residents give Nina Rousseau and family a warm welcome at a hideaway for wildlife lovers.

Tasmania

Who you gonna call? Not me

Saffire

Megan Levy Technology-addict Megan Levy gets used to an electronics-free trip away with surprisingly little trouble.

Victoria

Eureka moment

Ballarat

Susan Gough Henly visits Ballarat's new museum - a tribute to our 'fair go' ethic.

NSW

Raising the minibar

Nina Karnikowski Nina Karnikowski and her husband drink in the delights of hotel life in the city's heart.

Victoria

A bear out there

Larissa Dubecki A lofty retreat not far from the beach provides peace and activity all at the same time for Larissa Dubecki.

Victoria

Monarch of the 'glen

Tuileries at Rutherglen

There's a vineyard holiday with something for the kids as well, writes Mary O'Brien.

NSW

The valley's wild heart

Roo Corner, Kangaroo Valley

Nina Karnikowski gets close to nature on the edge of Morton National Park.

Victoria

Room with a pew

Sue Wallace offers a hymn of praise for a cosy B&B in a former church.

NSW

Roos with a view

The day Natasha Wallace's husband took on a cranky local is the stuff of holiday legend.

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