Blessed with an ideal climate and soil, the Barossa has become one of the world's great wine-producing areas. Its 500 grape growers and 80 wineries produce about one quarter of Australian wines. Barossa Valley is an artist's palette of delightful small towns, stone buildings, churches with pipe organs, orchards and vine-patterned hills.

The valley breathes of vintage wine in autumn, stone fruits in summer and log  fires in winter. Wander among the galleries and craft shops to the tantalising aromas from delicatessens, bakeries and cafes brewing freshly ground coffee. The valley is renowned for its eclectic variety of festivals: gourmet food, vintage fairs, music under the stars and more. The locals love a party and they're not afraid to indulge in great food and wine. Events not to be missed include the Barossa Vintage Festival, Barossa Under the Stars and the Barossa Gourmet Weekend.

Peppers the Louise (formerly Peppers Hermitage)
Set atop a gentle hill, Peppers The Louise Barossa Valley is a luxury 5 star vineyard retreat surrounded by hundreds of acres of vines overlooking the world renowned Barossa Valley. Just fifteen suites offer absolute luxury and inspired design with private terraces, soft contemporary furnishings and spacious ensuites. Acclaimed on-site restaurant at Peppers The Louise is Appellation, offering casually elegant dining. The central location of Peppers The Louise's accommodation within the Barossa Valley assures that guests are ideally placed to take advantage of the delights of this very special region just an hour from Adelaide. Peppers The Louise Barossa Valley, is Australia's premier vineyard retreat combined with a world class destination dining experience.

Kangaroo Island is fresh air, pristine beaches and dramatic scenery. It’s also one of the best places in Australia to see wildlife in the wild. Look up and see koalas and flocks of birds. Look down and see kangaroos, wallabies, goannas, echidnas, possums and platypus. Along the coast dolphin and seals frolic, little penguins come to roost at night and you can walk among sea lions.  Cycling, diving, farming, walking, four-wheel drive tours and fishing all adhere to the rules of eco-friendly treatment. Walk close to wildlife. And when you get hungry, enjoy a diverse menu of naturally fresh seafood, honey, cheeses with home-grown wine.

Kangaroo Island Seafront Hotel
The Kangaroo Island Seafront Hotel is situated in an idyllic location on one of the world's most pristine locations - Kangaroo Island. Totally unspoilt white beaches, rocky outcrops and stunning coastline is the home to an abundance of wildlife. Featuring ocean view rooms, heritage rooms, and self contained chalets and cottages. The hotel sits right on the doorstep of an island of wonder and inspiration.

Within an hour or so of Melbourne are a range of places well-worth exploring. Among them are the Macedon Ranges - Australia's spa capital - where you'll find sumptuous food and wine, and world-renowned mineral springs. Framed by the majestic mountains of the Great Dividing Range, the Yarra Valley's wineries stretch across an expansive and fertile valley creating a panorama of unparalleled beauty.  With over 2,500 hectares of vines and more than 40 wineries, it is one of the premium wine regions in Australia. Bird life and marsupials are plentiful as well. A Yarra Valley highlight is Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary, which houses probably the largest collection of Australian wildlife in the country.  Nearby too is the Mornington Peninsula, with lush, beautiful coast scenery and  boutique wineries, and Phillip Island off its coast, home to colonies of Fairy Penguins that come ashore every evening.

Langham Hotel
Refined elegance and sumptuous comfort greets guests in each of our 387 guestrooms and suites. Rich fabrics, textiles and colours create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Stunning marble bathrooms add to the luxurious guestroom experience.  Panoramic city views are breathtaking from this ideal location on the famous Southbank Promenade. Overlooking the tranquil Yarra River, Langham Hotel, Melbourne is nestled amongst an abundance of al fresco cafés, restaurants and boutiques. The National Gallery of Victoria, Federation Square, the Arts Centre and Casino are on your doorstep. Melba Brasserie serves the best of Melbourne’s world famous cuisine while at the same time offering magical views of the River.

Chateau Yering
A Victorian mansion built in 1854 and restored in 1996, Chateau Yering is in the heart of the Yarra Valley, Victoria’s premier wine region. A member of Relais & Chateaux, this 5-star luxury hotel offers European ambience and fine furnishings. Enjoy fine dining with their renowned, innovative cuisine.

Tasmania is an island of spectacular alpine and coastal scenery, diverse, ancient landscapes and plant life all in a temperate island climate.  It is also a haven to some the most appealing animals and birds - from the Tasmanian devil, the spotted-tail quoll to the orange-bellied parrot and the forty-spotted pardelote.  Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, a World Heritage area, is a vast alpine region of wild and stunning beauty, with ancient forests and heaths.  Craggy pink granite peaks, spectacular white beaches, turquoise ocean, wetlands, heath lands, coastal dunes and swathes of eucalyptus forest all make Freycinet National Park one of Tasmania's most stunning. Dolphins and seals play off the coast, whales cruise by, and birds flutter in their thousands. And when you're hungry, the freshest local ingredients, from strawberries and cheese to seafood and prime beef, make east-coast dining legendary. Vines grow in tidy lines on hills sloping to the water, the grapes ripened by autumn sunshine that adds unique cool-climate complexities to the flavour of the wines.

Freycinet Lodge
Freycinet Lodge is at the water’s edge on a peninsula so lovely half of it is a national park. You'll hardly notice the natural timber cabins placed so well in the bush. A world of hidden comfort, the Freycinet lodge is living proof that communing with nature does not have to mean roughing it. Freycinet Lodge a place to relax and rejuvenate. To experience nature's wild harmony without sacrificing your creature comforts.  Sytlish yet simple, the lodge's cabins are designed to impart welcoming familiarity and warmth without the intrusion of telephones or television. Walk the forests, visit local wineries, dive kelp beds, cruise to the seal colony, and watch for dolphins and whales. Enjoy fine dining in the restaurant.

Cradle Mountain Lodge
A unique wilderness experience in World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park, Cradle Mountain Lodge is a warm, retreat nestled high in the Tasmanian wilderness, a superb escape featuring cosy cabins, fine food and wine and many activities. The Lodge has 88 cabins with fireplaces and every comfort you’ll need, some with spa baths. Wander through trees older than mankind, discover unique animals and plants. Trek mountains, fly fish, ride horseback, mountain bike, or indulge in a spa treatment.  One thing is certain, the beauty of Cradle Mountain is an inspiration that will stay with you long after you leave.  

Just two hours' drive north of Sydney, there's a contented world of wide, open spaces, featuring magnificent vineyards, sparkling waterways, rugged mountains, forests, and fascinating towns reflecting Australia's colonial heritage.  The Hunter Valley is Australia's oldest wine-producing area, with winemaking traditions dating back more than 150 years.

The valley houses some of Australia's most famous wineries, including Tyrells, Lindemans and McGuigans, and is sprinkled with smaller, boutique vineyards. A mecca for wine enthusiasts over recent decades, the Hunter Valley also offers first-class cuisine, which has emerged to meet the exacting needs of those dedicated to  good living. There are dozens of cosy guesthouses, villas, resorts, cabins and motels.  Around here, you can take a horsedrawn carriage, soar in a hot-air balloon, tee off from world-class golf courses, or take a leisurely cycle through the rolling countryside.

Peppers Guest House
Nestled in the heart of wine country, Peppers Guest House is one of the Hunter Valley's best loved retreats, offering a stylish accommodation base for exploring the region. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and overlooking vineyards, its intimate, relaxed atmosphere, the comfort and elegance of its hotel accommodation, and a long-standing reputation for exceptionally fine food and wine at Chez Pok restaurant, ensure that guests return to Peppers Guest House year after year. You can indulge in a massage at the onsite endota spa or unwind with a glass of Hunter shiraz in the bar or by the fire. Visit one of the regions famous wineries such as Bimbadgen Estate or view the Hunter Valley from above in a beautiful hot air balloon. Or perhaps you would like to enjoy one of life's greatest indulgences and simply do nothing at all.