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August 2020
Melbourne, Victoria
The Hot List Table of Contents
● Key Pillar & Themes Indicator – 3
● Upcoming Festival & Events – 4
● Virtual & Online Experiences – 6
● New Tourism Products & Experiences – 10
● Food & Drink Openings – 28
● New Accommodation – 44
● Future Accommodation Announcements – 72
The Hot List Key Pillars
NATURE & WILDLIFE BAR & DINING HOTELS
BOUTIQUE & LUXURY
AQUATIC & COASTAL BARS
HOTELS
FOOD & DRINK RESTAURANTS HOSTELS
MODERN & INDIGENOUS WINERIES, BREWERIES &
GLAMPING & CAMPING
CULTURE DISTILLERIES
CAFÉS, BAKERIES &
ECO-RESORTS & LODGES
DESSERT
SUSTAINABILITY
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The Hot List Upcoming Festivals & Events
● Fremantle's Hidden Treasures ● WILDFest - Tidbinbilla, ● Melbourne Cup Carnival -
Music Festival - Perth, Western Australian Capital Territory & Flemington, Victoria (31 October -
Australia (September) New South Wales (3 - 24 October) 3 November)
● Perth Craft Beer Festival - Perth, ● Oktoberfest in the Gardens - ● Bleach* Festival - Gold Coast,
Western Australia (4 - 6 National (3 - 31 October) Queensland (12 - 22 November)
September)
● Highland Valley Forage - ● Macclesfield Strawberry Fete -
● Brisbane Festival - Brisbane, Kangaroo Valley, New South Macclesfield, South Australia (22
Queensland (4 - 26 September) Wales (24 October) November)
Please check event and ● Parrtjima: A Festival in Light - ● Grafton Jacaranda Festival - ● Australian Running Festival -
festival websites for further Alice Springs, Northern Territory Grafton, New South Wales (30 Canberra, Australian Capital
information around ticketing (11 - 20 September) October - 8 November) Territory (8 November)
and bookings.
● Mudgee Wine and Food Festival ● DESIGN Canberra Festival -
- Mudgee, New South Wales (11 Canberra, Australian Capital
September - 5 October) Territory (9-29 November)
● Margaret River Region Open ● Netier National Capital Rally -
Studios - Margaret River, Australian Capital Territory (27-29
Western Australia (12 - 27 November)
September)
● Floriade: Reimagined - Canberra,
Australian Capital Territory (12
September - 11 October)
● Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers -
Toowoomba, Queensland (18 - 27
September)
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VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE NATURE & WILDLIFE
Virtual Experience Phillip Island, Victoria
Launched August 2020
INSERT In a world first, Phillip Island’s much-loved Penguin Parade will The launch of Live Penguin TV coincides with the annual
IMAGE be live streamed every night from Tuesday August 25. breeding season, with cute and fluffy
penguin chicks starting to fill the hundreds of burrows
Live Penguin TV will allow fans in Victoria and around the world scattered across sand dunes above the wild
to watch the famous Penguin Parade on their phone, computer Beach.
or device, or stream to their TV when they can’t see it in person
due to current travel restrictions. It is believed to be the world’s To watch the show from go to:
first nightly live stream of a natural wildlife event at a regular https://www.facebook.com/PhillipIslandNatureParks/; or
time, with expert commentary. https://www.youtube.com/user/PIPenguinParade
For
The live stream will continue after the current restrictions are
lifted to allow as many people as possible, particularly those
interstate and overseas who can’t come to Victoria, to
experience the nightly Parade where up to 3,000 Little
Penguins emerge from Bass Strait after fishing, and waddle up
the beach to return to their burrows.
MODERN &
VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE
INDIGENOUS CULTURE
Virtual Experience Melbourne, Victoria
Launched August 2020
INSERT Premier Daniel Andrews has announced that Victoria Together, The state government has once again partnered up with
IMAGE the state government's digital entertainment portal which was independent music and entertainment company Mushroom
launched back when Victoria first went into lockdown, will score Group to continue the popular The State of Music weekly
a new range of virtual experiences, such as streamed comedy live-stream music series, which'll support and champion
performances and live music. Once again, the Victoria Together Victoria's developing artists this time around. This iteration is
platform is hosting everything from cute animal videos from called The State of Music — Introducing, and will feature four
Melbourne Zoo to ACMI's film screenings, wellbeing resources, episodes kicking off from 7.30pm on Friday, August 21.
workout routines, recipes, digital art exhibitions and theatre
shows — you get the idea. As proved the case the first time, the aim isn't just to give
Victorians something new to watch, but to keep a sense of
Basically, where all of the above is concerned, it's a connection going between artist and audience, and venue and
one-stop-shop for the state's already existing online content. punter. Tune in via together.vic.gov.au.
Best of all, it's completely free. The hub also features freshly
made content, with more coming in its rebooted form.
MODERN &
VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE
INDIGENOUS CULTURE
Online experience Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Opened August 2020
INSERT The National Portrait Gallery has launched Australian Love
IMAGE Stories, an interactive online ‘adventure’ all about love.
While the gallery’s much-heralded Love Stories exhibition has
sadly been postponed due to COVID-19, the gallery has unveiled
Australian Love Stories - a ‘choose-your-own-adventure’ style
interactive game where online visitors are guided through the
gallery in an “interactive storybook of Australian devotion, family
ties, close friendships, passion and lust”.
At the end of the session, each user is given their own ‘love
profile’, depending on where their interests took them. Take a
peek here. Image caption: Kath & Kim, c. 2011 by John Tsiavis. ©
John Tsiavis.
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Dreamtime Dive and Snorkel, Tropical North QueenslandNATURE & WILDLIFE
Tourism Products & Experiences Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
12 September to 11 October 2020
INSERT The traditional Floriade event in Canberra’s Commonwealth
IMAGE Park has been cancelled this year due to COVID-19. The bulbs
and annuals normally planted out in the Park have been spread
across the city for locals to enjoy with the event renamed
Floriade: Reimagined.
Interstate visitors can still have a taste of the spring flower
festival, with a number of events and activities offered online on
the Floriade Australia website. In addition, there is a virtual
marketplace where many of the market vendors will have a
presence.
It is hoped that the event in its traditional event will return in
2021, public health regulations permitting.NATURE & WILDLIFE
Tourism Products & Experiences Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Reopened August 2020
INSERT Visitors are being welcomed back to select parts of Namadgi
Honeysuckle, Orroral Valley and Bimberi Wilderness Area
IMAGE National Park in the ACT as it recovers from the bushfire that
remain closed as major works are required to restore public
access roads, walking trails, low-level crossings and fire trails.
impacted it earlier this year. The Visitor Information Centre and
Old Boboyan Road also remains closed to allow for works at
substantial areas remain closed as recovery work continues to
Yankee Hat to protect the rock art site. This also mean that
make Namadgi, on the northern edge of the Australian Alps,
visitors will not be able to access to the Gudgenby Valley and
safe for visitors.
Ready Cut Cottage until further notice.
For more information on bushfire recovery efforts and the plan
In the Corin and Naas/Boboyan Road precincts, Gibralter Falls,
to reopen Namadgi, visit
Corin Dam, Settlers Walking Track and Square Rock have
www.environment.act.gov.au/Namadgi-National-Park
reopened. Also open again is the Woods Reserve and Mt Clear
campgrounds (online bookings required) for recreational
camping.
Namadgi faces a long road to recovery following the Orroral
Valley bushfire which burnt more than 80 per cent of Namadgi,
22 percent of Tidbinbilla and 3350 hectares of rural lands.NATURE & WILDLIFE
Tourism Products & Experiences Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Launched August 2020
INSERT Visitors to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve won’t need to pay
IMAGE entrance fees for the remainder of this year.
The ACT Government has waived entry feeds to encourage
visitors to return to the park and take a short break in the ACT.
Following both fire and floods, repair work recently undertaken
has seen the installation of new viewing platforms on trails,
paths revamped and upgrades made to the koala enclosure.
The Nil Desperandum Homestead and walking trail is being
upgraded and currently remain closed but all other areas
remain open.
Across the September school holidays from 29 September to 10
October, Tidbinbilla will host the popular Wildfest Pop Up
Family Wilderness Camp where families can camp out in tents
and enjoy a catered night out with wildlife and nature
experiences. (More on next slide!) Plan your next trip to
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve at: www.tidbinbilla.act.gov.auNATURE & WILDLIFE
Tourism Products & Experiences Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Launching September 2020
INSERT Switch off for a family overnight micro-cation this spring in the
IMAGE nation’s capital at A Wild Night Out at Tidbinbilla.
Experience Tidbinbilla like never before with the ultimate family
sleepover at the Wildfest® Pop Up Family Wilderness Camp in
the picturesque ACT Park.
visitors can enjoy day and night wildlife encounters and walks
with ACT Parks Wildlife Officers, as well as educational activities
such as solving mysteries or going behind-the-scenes at the Vet
Centre. Overnight packages are available to book online from
Friday 25 September to Saturday 10 October.NATURE & WILDLIFE
Tourism Products & Experiences Sydney, New South Wales
Launched August 2020
INSERT From 11 August 2020 plant-lovers can explore a breathtaking Taking the form of an impressionistic living watercolour
IMAGE world of colour and light at inBLOOM, the new display at The painting, the brilliant display of flowers stretches over 50 metres
Calyx, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. Lime yellow, vivid red, in length and 5.5 metres high. On show for the next twelve
marmalade orange, shades of green and bright pink are just months, this stunning backdrop will play host to guests looking
some of the lovely colours to be found on the green wall at The to escape through daily visits and a rich varied community
Calyx, one of the largest vertical floral walls in the southern programming of art exhibitions and book launches, workshops,
hemisphere. Visitors will discover new plants and rainforest tours, music and food focused events. InBLOOM is accessible by
trees inside the new free-floral display and learn how every donation and will be on display daily from 10-4pm at The Calyx
flower is a natural machine designed for reproduction and in the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney from 11 August 2020 to
survival. Competing for attention, they brazenly signal to July 2021. Bookings can be made online.
pollinators using colour, shape and scent.NATURE & WILDLIFE SUSTAINABILITY
Tourism Products & Experiences Peel-Yalgorup Wetlands, Western Australia
Launched August 2020
INSERT Explore the extraordinary wetlands and wildlife of the
IMAGE Peel-Harvey estuary with a new walking tour, Ways to Nature.
Operated by local zoologist Sarah Wray, guests will enjoy a
guided nature walk around the beautiful reserves of Mandurah’s
internationally significant Peel-Yalgorup wetlands, where Sarah
shares her passion for Western Australia's wildlife and
biodiversity. A range of walking tours are available to suit all
abilities, with morning and afternoon departures available from
Wednesday to Sunday.
Mandurah is located an easy one hour drive south of Perth.
Bookings can be made online now.NATURE & WILDLIFE FOOD & DRINK
Tourism Products & Experiences Darling Harbour, New South Wales
Launched August 2020
INSERT WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo in Darling Harbour is opening its doors
IMAGE after hours with a one-of-a-kind dining experience featuring
beautiful Australian animals, a private tour and dinner with
koalas.
Groups will ‘aww’ and ‘wow’ through the private guided
torchlight tour with one of the knowledgeable Zoo Keepers. As
the in-house chef puts the final touches on dinner, make your
way up to the koala rooftop to get up close and personal with
reptiles and koalas, including the adorable koala joeys Ilani and
Jasper.
Your group can then catch up over a delicious three-course
meal (set menu) and a two-hour premium drinks package. This
private group dining experience is limited to one group of 10
people per evening.NATURE & WILDLIFE SUSTAINABILITY
Tourism Products & Experiences Flinders Way, Tasmania
Launching November 2020
INSERT Coreena Vieth of Shutterbug Walkabouts is excited to announce The intimate, semi-private, group escapes blend experiential
IMAGE her new Deluxe Women-only Photography Escapes. This is a activities, boutique accommodation, gourmet meals, calm
passion project for Coreena who has always found that travel and mindful photography in a supportive environment.
photography enables you to truly live in the moment. Now
Coreena has designed these unique, women only photography The inaugural retreat takes place on Flinders Island in
escapes so that she can share, with other female November 2020, with bookings available online.
photographers, a mindful photography practice providing an
escape from the busyness of everyday life.
Shutterbug Walkabouts new photography escapes are
meaningful and hassle-free. They give women with an interest
in photography an opportunity to stop, reconnect and
rejuvenate in the spectacular Tasmanian wilderness.
Whether it is composing an image in a viewfinder, immersing
ourselves in natures beauty or simply enjoying female company
over a good meal and a bottle of wine.NATURE & WILDLIFE FOOD & DRINK
Tourism Products & Experiences Mt Isa, Queensland
Launched August 2020
INSERT Follow station owner Shelley Hawkins as she leads a five-day,
IMAGE 66-kilometre trek across the north western pocket of Outback
Queensland – on foot - and mostly on her Herbertvale Station.
Small group tours depart from Mt Isa and continue on the
limestone gorges of the Boodjamulla National Park. Hikers
enjoy guided trekking, sunset refreshments, chef-prepared
meals, and an already-pitched tent and sleeping mat for $3,150
per person, with bookings available online.NATURE & WILDLIFE
Tourism Products & Experiences Kimberley, Western Australia
Launching April 2021
INSERT Walk into Luxury has released new private journeys and luxury
IMAGE walks, including a new Kimberley wilderness adventure. The
six-day Kimberley Waterfalls and Gorges Tour includes
heli-hiking experiences to remote Kimberley gorges, waterfalls
and swimming holes, such as Mitchell Falls and King George
Falls, guided hiking activities, and all-inclusive food and wine,
while staying at El Questro Homestead.
Tours are scheduled to depart from April to October 2021, with
bookings available online.MODERN &
INDIGENOUS CULTURE
Tourism Products & Experiences Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Launched August 2020
INSERT A new public space called The Hive was unveiled when the
IMAGE National Film and Sound Archive reopened its doors on
Saturday 1 August. The interactive space offers an insight into
the NFSA’s vast collection and chance to hear from the staff
who preserve the nation’s audiovisual history.
The Hive’s centrepiece features a new interactive display titled
Storywall which is produced in collaboration with SBS Digital
Creative Labs. Hear stories as diverse as the nation’s first
Academy Award, the importance of digitising hundreds of
thousands of hours of television, radio and music before they
are lost forever and the story of the hat worn by actor Justine
Saunders in the Bruce Beresford movie The Fringe Dwellers.
Head down now to check it out!MODERN &
INDIGENOUS CULTURE
Tourism Products & Experiences Sydney, New South Wales
Launched August 2020
INSERT Carriageworks Sydney has reopened to the public. Offering free With new safety measures in place, Carriageworks has reopened
IMAGE access to a range of visual art installations by leading Australian with new hours, Wednesday to Sunday, 10am-5pm. The weekly
and international artists, including eight new commissions as Carriageworks Farmers Market will resume as a shop-and-go
part of the 22nd Biennale of Sydney titled NIRIN, a major service Saturday, 8am-1pm. Anyone interested in attending can
exhibition by Giselle Stanborough and public artwork by Reko find more information on the website.
Rennie. The ever-popular weekly Farmers Market have also
resumed, providing farm-fresh produce for weekend shoppers.
The Biennale of Sydney announced is return to the famed arts
precinct thanks to the generous support of the Biennale’s
Principal Patron, The Neilson Foundation, and the collaborative
efforts of Biennale of Sydney and Carriageworks, following its
recent lift from voluntary administration.MODERN &
INDIGENOUS CULTURE
Tourism Products & Experiences Beenleigh, Queensland
Launched August 2020
INSERT Announcing the launch of 'Welcome to Country Aboriginal
IMAGE Experience', for the first time in Australia, visitors and locals can
experience the ancient ceremony of Welcome to Country &
Acknowledgment of Country within the environment of a
pre–European Aboriginal Village.
Not just a quick few words, but an amazing journey that allows
you to feel Dreamtime in an interactive theatre, learn of and
carry the message stick of acceptance to the elder of the village,
go through the soul-cleansing smoking ceremony, feel the vibe
of the world’s oldest continuous culture to the sounds of the
didgeridoo, ancient chants, dance and songs of the land.
To celebrate they are running a reopening ‘Buy 1 Get 1 Free’
special, with bookings available online now.MODERN &
INDIGENOUS CULTURE AQUATIC & COASTAL
Tourism Products & Experiences Perth, Western Australia
Launched August 2020
INSERT
IMAGE Crystal Swan Cruises, in partnership with traditional owner and
Nyoongar elder Kerry Ann Winmar, is launching a new tour
celebrating the cultural history of Perth’s iconic Swan River.
‘Derbarl Yerrigan Bilya – Cultural Stories of the Swan River’ will
take guests on a scenic two-hour cruise along the river, with
Kerry Ann providing personal stories and yarns passed down
from her ancestors, as well as historical facts on the settlement
of the Swan River. The Swan River – or Derbarl Yerrigan Bilya as
it’s known in Nyoongar language – holds a special significance
for the Whadjuk Nyoongar people.
Tickets for the cruises are priced at $70 per person for a
two-hour cruise, and includes a morning tea featuring
Indigenous ingredients such as chocolate wattleseed brownies
and quandong shortbread, and will take place on the last
Saturday of every month. You can book your tour online now.MODERN &
INDIGENOUS CULTURE
Tourism Products & Experiences Perth, Western Australia
Launching early 2021
INSERT The Art Gallery of WA’s rooftop is set to transform into a The project will also feature an external lift and sky bridge from
IMAGE multi-use gallery space and rooftop venue – bringing art and the Perth Cultural Centre precinct – allowing visitors access to
entertainment together against Perth’s city skyline. Due to open the rooftop when the gallery is closed. A fly-through video
in early 2021, the redevelopment project – Elevate – will create showcasing an artist’s impression of the new space can be
the largest, commercially-available rooftop venue in Perth, viewed here.
accommodating up to 500 people.
The new rooftop will feature an open-air sculpture walk, with
works from the State Art Collection; a new internal gallery space
for exhibitions and events; and two outdoor multi-purpose
spaces with stunning views of the city, Perth Hills and WA
Museum. The centerpiece of the rooftop will be a new 34-metre
contemporary Aboriginal art piece by Noongar/Minang artist
Christopher Pease, which will wrap around one third of the
rooftop wall.AQUATIC & COASTAL
Tourism Products & Experiences Brisbane, Queensland
Launched July 2020
INSERT Mirimar Cruises are set to sail city-goers down the iconic
IMAGE Brisbane River to the Brisbane Powerhouse on a
22-metre catamaran as of 1 August.
A 2hr trip, relax and unwind with a complimentary cocktail in
hand while admiring the beautiful cityscapes as you pass
through South Bank, Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Brisbane Botanic
Gardens, Riverside, Howard Smith Wharves and Dockside.
Watch the sunset turn into the evening sky and on arrival at the
Brisbane Powerhouse, enjoy drinks and canapes in an exclusive
spot before cruising back.
Operating Thursday, Friday and Saturdays, tours depart from
the South Brisbane. Bookings can be made online now.AQUATIC & COASTAL NATURE & WILDLIFE
Tourism Products & Experiences Perth, Western Australia
Launching September 2020
INSERT Perth Wildlife Encounters will welcome guests back on
IMAGE September 15 with a new tour and accommodation package to
complement one of Perth’s bucket list wildlife experiences –
swimming with wild dolphins.
With the tour operating in the sheltered waters of Rockingham,
located 45-minutes south of Perth CBD, guests now have the
opportunity to package their dolphin swim with a stay at Quest
Apartments Rockingham, allowing visitors more time to explore
the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, Penguin Island, and
Rockingham’s beaches, cafes and restaurants. Perth Wildlife
Encounters also operates the Penguin Island ferry service and
cruises that showcase the local marine life, including penguins,
sea lions, dolphins and sea birds.
The one night ‘Quest Rockingham & Swim with Wild Dolphin
Experience’ starts from $290, and includes a 12pm
complimentary check-out, with bookings available online.Three Blue Ducks, New South Wales INSERT BACKGROUND IMAGE
BARS & PUBS
Food & Drink Openings Brisbane, Queensland
From July 2020
INSERT Former Urbane and The Euro Head Chef Andrew Gunn brings Other special events, chef collaboration dinners and special
IMAGE his vast international experience to Lobby Bar with a new menu menus to be announced throughout the year. Lobby Bar is open
taking inspirations from Japan to Spain, France and Columbia for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.
thanks to the chefs travels and experience in Michelin-starred
restaurants and the Columbians on the kitchen team, two of
which also worked at Urbane. Gunn has revamped The Lobby
Bar’s menus, which now consists of a hearty breakfast menu, a
considered array of fresh light-lunch options and an evening
tapas menu.
This new seasonal menu will be paired with Lobby Bar’s
updated cocktail menu, wine list and local award-winning
signature coffee. The new menu will be refined and updated
seasonally and keeping with the fresh local trend, there’s also
plans to utilise the rooftop of The Calile Hotel and build a
culinary garden and beehive – to service the Lobby Bar kitchen.BARS & PUBS
Food & Drink Openings Ainslie, Australian Capital Territory
Opened August 2020
INSERT
IMAGE Popular pub Edgar’s in suburban Ainslie has unveiled a new
upper level eating and drinking option with stunning views
across the leafy suburb stretching from Mt Ainslie towards
Canberra’s Black Mountain.
The Inn features a bar, function space and dining room with
bistro-themed food cooked on a massive Asado grill. Chef
Wayne Alger promises to deliver the best steaks in Canberra
using 28-day dry-aged sirloin served with grilled seasonal
veggies.
The Inn is part of the popular Ainslie shops area that’s also home
to Pilot, Mama Dough, the Ainslie IGA (known throughout
Canberra for its impressively big cheese aisle) and of course,
Edgar’s Inn. Book a table online or simply walk in to enjoy.BARS & PUBS
Food & Drink Openings Sydney, New South Wales
Re-opened August 2020
INSERT Matt Moran and Solotel Group are thrilled to reopen Sydney
IMAGE waterfront venue Barangaroo House just in time for spring.
Ground floor House Bar opens its doors on 31 August, before
BEA restaurant and Smoke rooftop bar on 2 September.
Offering three different experiences over three levels, House Bar,
BEA, and Smoke remain true to their pre-Covid individuality,
with a renewed collective emphasis on being an approachable
and playful destination geared towards small groups from early
‘til late. With so much in one building, guests are encouraged to
curate progressive Barangaroo House experiences across the
three levels and individual venues to suit their occasions.
Bookings are strongly recommended but walk-ins are welcome.
To get the good times rolling, Barangaroo House has two new
experiences on offer: Barangaroo Bounce and House Bar. Head
online to book.BARS & PUBS
Food & Drink Openings Perth, Western Australia
Opened August 2020
INSERT Perth’s iconic State Buildings has recently welcomed the
IMAGE opening of a new late night venue. Pooles Temple offers a
curated food and beverage menu, accompanied by live jazz. The
wine and champagne list is by acclaimed State Buildings
Director of Wine, Emma Farrelly and complemented with a
classic cocktail list by newly appointed Bar Manager, Emma
McCulloch. Executive Chef Kim Brennan is behind the small
bites menu offering French classics.
Pooles Temple is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5pm
till 2am, with live jazz sets every Friday and Saturday from
10.30pm.RESTAURANTS SUSTAINABILITY
Food & Drink Openings Wolgan Valley, New South Wales
Launched August 2020
INSERT “We’re very excited to be partnering with the talented James
IMAGE Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley has announced the Viles to introduce exciting new menus and food adventures at
appointment of James Viles as Executive Chef of the the resort,” said Tim Stanhope, General Manager of Emirates
ultra-luxury, conservation-based resort in the Greater Blue One&Only Wolgan Valley. “Our shared vision is for Emirates
Mountains. One&Only Wolgan Valley to be recognised as one of Australia’s
culinary must-visit destinations, for local and international
James is one of Australia’s most acclaimed regional guests alike.”
restaurateurs, best known for his imaginative modern food and
passionate commitment to locally sourced produce. James’
food philosophy is strongly aligned with the sustainable ethos
and regional-seasonal dining for which Emirates One&Only
Wolgan Valley is renowned. Set in a stunning nature reserve, the
resort, which has been carbon neutral since opening, offers an
unforgettable experience where guests can ‘eat and drink local’,
discovering the very best of Australia’s exceptional food and
wine.RESTAURANTS
Food & Drink Openings Brisbane, Queensland
Opened August 2020
INSERT From the team that brought you Morning After and Yolk, comes
IMAGE Ping Pong – a pink paradise serving modern thai food in
Newstead’s Gasworks precinct.
The 110-seater restaurant boasts an interior design conceived by
Derlot, with a colour palette dominated by pink, from the
custom-made furnishings to the neon light fixtures. An
elaborate light feature – shaped like a cloud of ping-pong balls –
adds pops of white above diner’s heads, while three pink picnic
tables will sit outside for breezy feasting.
The menu includes bar snacks to share-style larger plates, with
the kitchen team employing traditional home-style cooking
techniques to add a level of grounded authenticity to the fare.
Bookings available online now.RESTAURANTS
Food & Drink Openings Brisbane, Queensland
Opened August 2020
INSERT Former Masterchef Australia 2014 contestant, Emily Yeoh (aka
IMAGE Emily Loo) finally found her way to showcase her authentic
Malaysian & Cantonese cuisine heritage inspired by her
grandmother - with her very own new restaurant. Here,
experience her fusionised Asian-inspired dishes in a casual and
relaxed dining atmosphere.
Specialty includes Roast Duck, Roast Pork and street food from
Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, Japan and Hong
Kong. Emily Yeoh Restaurant is located in the beautiful suburb
of Paddington, Brisbane. Bookings available online now.RESTAURANTS
Food & Drink Openings Fortitude Valley. Queensland
Opened August 2020
INSERT Love a dining experience with a bit of theatre? Then Agnes in
IMAGE Fortitude Valley will impress with “kitchen views” of the chefs
working over a huge flaming pit from every seat in the
restaurant.
It’s a celebration of wood-fired cooking, that the team needed
to ask a blacksmith to design new cooking equipment. The
cuisine is a fusion inspired by Asia and the Middle East.
Bookings available online now.RESTAURANTS
Food & Drink Openings Hobart, Tasmania
Opened August 2020
INSERT Mona’s award-winning bar and restaurant, Faro, will reopen its
IMAGE doors in mid-August, serving up a series of experimental dining
experience, along with live music, performance, and art.
The Faro Experiments invites diners to become willing
participants in experiencing the unexpected. The mystery
menu, from drinks to dessert, will change each week, with the
theme revealed to guests once they are seated. Diners will be
also able to explore areas of the museum’s light-filled Pharos
wing and get up close to the museum’s outdoor light
installations.
The Faro Experiments will run for six weeks from Saturday 15
August. Bookings are limited and can be made online now.WINERY, BREWERY &
DISTILLERY
Tourism Products & Experiences Murrumbateman, New South Wales
August 2020
INSERT The Canberra District winery Four Wind Vineyard had produced Four Winds Vineyard has been run by Sarah’s family for the last
IMAGE a Riesling Gin from grapes that were not able to be used for 22 years and 2020 was the first vintage that the whole crop had
wine as a result of smoke taint earlier this year. been lost.
The Murrumbateman winery, located near Clonakilla and Helm “It has been a strange year knowing that we have a large
Wines, teamed up with The Canberra Distillery to make the gin. vineyard and the only thing that it produced this year was a gin,”
Four Winds Vineyard CEO, Sarah Collingwood, said that it was Sarah said. The Riesling gin is available from the Four Winds
heartbreaking to make it through the drought with a great Vineyard cellar door and online at fourwindsvineyard.com.au.
looking crop and then abort the harvest due to the high levels
of smoke taint from the bushfires.
“After 12 months tending to the vines; pruning, shoot-thinning,
fruit-dropping we couldn’t bear letting all the grapes go to
waste,” she said. “We ran through the options of things we could
make; grape jelly, verjuice, brandy or gin. For us, gin made the
most sense.”WINERY, BREWERY &
DISTILLERY
Food & Drink Openings Brisbane, Queensland
Launched July 2020
INSERT Brisbane Distillery - welcome to Brisbane city’s first grain to
IMAGE glass artisan distillery, where they’re crafting new & exciting
gins, rhum & botanical vodkas. When you visit the distillery
you'll learn firsthand how their Grain to Glass process builds
such a smooth pure spirit. Taste their gins and vodka at the
tasting bar. Bookings available online now.WINERY, BREWERY &
DISTILLERY
Food & Drink Openings Toowoomba Region, Queensland
Launched July 2020
INSERT Pechey Distilling Co are introducing the Moonshine School – a
IMAGE Botanical Gin & Vodka class opening September 25th. This
comes after a wildly successful sell-out of their first batch of
Botanical Gin & Vodka.
Pechey Gin Batch 2 is now ready for order and they are also
preparing to launch their Spring Vodka Batch in time for
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.
Pechey is a picturesque hamlet located near Crows Nest, about
30-45 mins north of Toowoomba in the Great Dividing Range.
Pechey is home to the Pechey State Forest, a pine plantation
dating back to the 1920s.
Moonshine School tickets & product can be ordered here:
www.pecheydistilling.comWINERY, BREWERY &
DISTILLERY
Food & Drink Openings Barossa Valley, South Australia
Launched July 2020
INSERT Seppeltsfield has unveiled their new winemaking team and a Led by the Barossa Grape & Wine Association, the project brings
IMAGE new collection of luxury wines – across two new tiers. The new together winemakers, grape growers and soil and climatic
winemaking team includes Warren Randall, Fiona Donald, science experts, to evaluate and identify the variations in Shiraz
Charlie Seppelt, Matthew Pick and Kingsley Fuller. The first new wine expression across the various parishes of the region.
tier, described as ‘Bench Blends’, is centred on the winemaking
art of ‘assemblage’. The craft combines sensory ability with the
artistic and individual expression of the winemaker - the
ambition to achieve a final blend that is greater than the sums
of its varietal parts. A step up from ‘Bench Blends’, is the
‘Grounds’ range – single vineyard Barossa Shiraz expressions.
As Seppeltsfield’s interpretation of Barossa terroir, the ‘Grounds’
releases look to apply a beguiling simplicity for what in
European terms is often complicated and complex idea of the
relationship between geography, geology, climate and history.
The range takes inspiration from the Barossa Grounds project -
a comprehensive study of the district’s sub-regionality.WINERY, BREWERY &
DISTILLERY
Food & Drink Openings Coral Coast, Western Australia
Launched August 2020
INSERT Award-winning distillery, Illegal Tender Rum Co, located near
IMAGE the town of Dongara in WA’s Coral Coast, has recently opened
an onsite gin distillery. StableViews produces premium quality
dry Australian gin using local Mid West botanicals, including the
three spices used in Illegal Tender’s Bushtucker Spiced Rum –
lemon myrtle, wattleseed and dry hibiscus. Illegal Tender Rum
Co is open from Thursday to Sunday for cellar door tastings, and
offers tours of both the rum and gin distillery. Bookings
available online now.CAFÉS, BAKERIES
& DESSERT
Food & Drink Openings Melbourne, Victoria
Launched August 2020
INSERT A much-loved corner cafe with a Turkish and Middle Eastern Now, when you visit the corner store, you'll be greeted by
IMAGE edge, Babajan has been a Carlton North staple for the past four floor-to-ceiling timber shelves, stocked with Turkish and Middle
years. Like many, it had to switch things up during lockdown, Eastern pantry staples — such as harissa, za'atar, olive olive and
transforming into a bakery and shop. But, unlike many, it has olives — as well as freshly baked goods, including boreks, simits
decided to make this change permanent. When the Nicholson and other sweet and savoury pastries. With shopping for
Street cafe first opened as a shop in lockdown back in late essentials limited to within five kilometres of your home under
March, owner Kirsty Chiaplias didn't expect it to be busy. But, it Melbourne's stage four restrictions, only those in the inner north
was. So, out came the tables, in went the shelves — and can currently visit the new-look Babajan. But, luckily for those
Babajan's quick pivot to takeaway-only became a long-term living a little further out, the shop is delivering to houses within
strategy. 15 kilometres, and has free delivery for orders over $100.Sal Salis, Western Australia INSERT BACKGROUND IMAGE
GLAMPING &
CAMPING
Accommodation Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Opened July 2020
INSERT A purpose-built caravan park with 73 sites and a camping
IMAGE ground opened at Canberra Park in late July.
It offers a mix of drive through and back in sites all with power in
addition to specially designed sites for larger heavy weight
vehicles. Facilities include a camp kitchen, guest laundry and
amenity block with a family bathroom and accessible facilities.
Canberra Park caters for those with a caravan, motorhome,
campervan or tent.
The pet friendly site is six kilometres from the city centre and is
adjacent to Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC). It is part of the
broader Canberra Park opened in 2017 which provides student
and group accommodation across six accommodation pods.
Canberra Park is owned by FreeSpirit Investments. Bookings
available online now.HOTEL
Accommodation Melbourne, Victoria
Opened July 2020
INSERT
IMAGE Vibe Hotel Melbourne is now open, where rooms with a view are
a standard - no upgrade required.
Staking prime position on the corner of Queen and Flinders
Streets, Melbourne CBD’s newest urban lifestyle hotel sits on the
doorstep of everything the city is famous for: art, culture, coffee,
shopping, food, festivals and sport. Rising 24 storeys from its
heritage base, upscale Vibe Melbourne offers nothing short of a
window into the city’s soul. Marrying Melbourne’s past, present
and future, the hotel’s contemporary glass-fronted tower
houses 206 rooms blessed with the kind of views – and natural
light – guests normally only dream of.
While the hotel ‘technically’ opened, the hotel has been mostly
closed since. Bookings, including an introductive 20% OFF fully
flexible rate is available online now.BOUTIQUE &
LUXURY HOTELS
Accommodation The Blue Tier Forest Reserve, Tasmania
Opened July 2020
INSERT The Keep is a bespoke double-storey building perched on a
IMAGE 650m rocky outcrop with 360 degree views of the Blue Tier and
the entire North Eastern coastline. Embrace quintessential
Tasmanian surroundings in complete solitude.
Built for a romantic escape outside the contemporary abode
there is a wonderful stone outdoor bath fit for two, complete
with Tasmanian aromatic bath bombs. Three private and
enchanting walks surround you on the property, and a
handcrafted granite fireplace lets you sit and stare into the
flames as humanity has done for millennia.
A place to truly re-connect with each other and nature with all
the luxurious creature comforts you could need. Bookings
available online now.HOTEL
Accommodation Brisbane, Queensland
Opened August 2020
INSERT
IMAGE The 96-room Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane Anzac Square Anzac Square and the adjoining building, including the Adina,
has thrown open its doors on a million-dollar-makeover, which constitute the most important Queensland example of the
has transformed the inner-city heritage gem into a Anzac memorial movement. Inside, classic white wainscoting
sophisticated spot for CBD stays. panelled headboards and cabinetry dominate whilst gold
accessories add a bold flash to the colour scheme. Bookings
TFE Hotels’ classic apartment-style hotel offers both heritage available online now.
architecture and contemporary design, with dove greys and
calming whites dominating the new in-room colour scheme.
Each of the 96 spacious studio, one or two bedroom apartments
- equipped with all the amenities and features to make you feel
at home while you’re away, including full sized refrigerators,
laundries and separate living space - boast a new kitchen fit out,
new furniture and fixtures, and new flooring.BOUTIQUE &
LUXURY HOTELS
Accommodation Darwin, Northern Territory
Opened August 2020
INSERT Darwin’s Travelodge Resort has unveiled a multi-million- dollar In addition, the resort’s popular self-contained townhouses
IMAGE makeover just ahead of the famous Darwin festival of events. boast new kitchen suites and the introduction of washing
Designed around lush resort-style pools and a waterfall, the machines and dryers provides an additional level of
Travelodge is an urban oasis in the heart of Darwin’s CBD, convenience and comfort for guests. Travelodge’s new-look
offering a great short or long stay alternative accommodation rooms captures the essence of the Top End, whilst delivering a
offering for both leisure and corporate travellers alike. scheme that balances modernity with the relaxed tropical
resort experience that Travelodge Darwin is renowned for.
As part of the $3.7M Wet Season refurbishment program, each Bookings available online now.
of the hotel’s 168 accommodation rooms and 32 self-contained
townhouses was stripped to the bones, and new TFE
Dreamcatcher beds and bedding, smart TVs introduced
alongside upgraded guest Wi-Fi and a fresh new design
scheme throughout.BOUTIQUE &
LUXURY HOTELS
Accommodation Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Opened August 2020
INSERT Loea has been lovingly reimagined to a beautifully coastal,
IMAGE boutique retreat. The walled garden has a magnesium pool, and
a number of outdoor relaxation areas with sun loungers and
tables and chairs for unwinding and dining. Tailor made for
exploring the Sunshine Coast, jump on a bicycle (free bike hire)
as Loea is surrounded by pristine beaches and river ways,
restaurants, cafes, shops and surf breaks. Just a 7 minute drive
from the Sunshine Coast Airport, 1 hour 20 minutes from
Brisbane and only 20 minutes from Noosa and conveniently
located just off the Sunshine Motorway. Bookings available
online now.BOUTIQUE &
LUXURY HOTELS
Accommodation Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Queensland
Opened August 2020
INSERT Spicers Clovelly Estate in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland has
IMAGE launched Montville House, a new luxuriously appointed
stand-alone guesthouse. Surrounded by 22 acres of lush,
landscaped grounds, Montville House offers six self-contained
suites, each with its own distinctive character. Montville House
guests have access to an exclusive stylish lounge with open
fireplace, private covered veranda and tranquil gardens to offer
the ultimate in relaxation and indulgence. Montville House is
available for individual stays or private group booking for leisure
and corporate retreats. Bookings available online now.BOUTIQUE &
LUXURY HOTELS
Accommodation Northam, Western Australia
Opened August 2020
INSERT A historic hotel in Northam has been beautifully restored into a
IMAGE 16-room luxury property – the Farmers' Home Hotel. Located
just over an hours’ drive east of Perth in the Avon Valley, the
boutique stay offers five different room types capturing the
essence of the hotel’s 150 year history, including the Grange
Rooms, which all have access to a restored shared balcony; the
generously sized Farmhouse Rooms; or the two bedroom
Homestead Room, perfect for families.
Developed by Dome Group and headed by owner and
managing director Nigel Oakey, this is the second boutique
hotel redevelopment for the group, whose portfolio also
includes the Premier Mill Hotel in Katanning. A Dome café
operates at street level overlooking the Avon River; and open
from 3pm daily is the Temperance Wine Bar - named in honour
of Northam’s past as a model ‘Temperance Town’ in the
mid-1800’s. The bar menu consists of share plates,
complemented by a local wine list featuring varieties from the
Swan Valley and Perth Hills regions. Head to their website for
more information.BOUTIQUE &
LUXURY HOTELS
Accommodation Pemberton, Western Australia
Opened August 2020
INSERT The South West town of Pemberton, located among the
IMAGE towering tall timber trees in the Southern Forests region, has
recently welcomed a new accommodation offering. Jaspers
Cabins offers three luxury, architect-designed studio spaces,
alongside a new whisky bar and restaurant. The cosy and
energy-efficient cabins accommodate up to two guests, with a
king-sized bed, choice of pillows, kitchenette, oversized rainfall
shower, Biology skincare amenities and a private deck with bike
racks – as the Pemberton Mountain Bike Park is just 800-metres
away. Jaspers Whisky Bar offers a specially curated selection of
whisky, from classics, award-winners and rare finds, to
cellar-door exclusives and New World creations. The restaurant
menu heroes the fresh seasonal produce available in the region
– including truffles, marron, rainbow trout, avocados, figs, olives,
berries, hazelnuts and honey, paired with a selection of local
wines. Bookings available online now.BOUTIQUE &
LUXURY HOTELS
Accommodation Margaret River, Western Australia
Opened August 2020
INSERT Located in WA’s Margaret River region, Smiths Beach Resort has
IMAGE recently undergone a soft refurbishment across all of its eight
different accommodation offerings. New elements such as
couches, rugs, bedside and floor lamps, artwork by local
photographer Christian Fletcher, dining chairs and outdoor
furnishings complement the resort’s stunning ocean views of
Smiths Beach and surrounding natural landscape.
The luxury coastal resort has also launched a new range of
‘Signature Experiences’ available to all guests, including half and
full day offerings that highlight key experiences in the region.
This includes wine tours and masterclasses, a walk on the Cape
to Cape Track, e-bike wine tour with Easy Ride, kayaking with
Margaret River Discovery Co, and a fishing experience with an
Aboriginal guide from Koomal Dreaming. Head to the website
for more information.HOTEL
Accommodation Belconnen, Australian Capital Territory
Opening September 2020
INSERT Iconic Hotels by Geocon has announced that a new 152-room
IMAGE hotel is on track to open in September this year in Canberra's
north-west.
Abode Belconnen will be the eighth property within the Abode
Hotels portfolio, and tenth hotel overall for independent hotel
and hospitality provider, Iconic Hotels by Geocon. The new hotel
will deliver 152 stylishly appointed self-contained, apartment
style rooms to the Canberra accommodation market, ideal for
guests traveling for work or leisure, with several room types
available to accommodate for all needs.
Guests will also have access to onsite restaurant, No.10
Restaurant + Bar, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also
owned and operated by Iconic Hotels, this will be the second
No.10 Restaurant + Bar to open in Canberra, with the original
located at Abode Woden.HOTEL
Accommodation Darling Harbour, New South Wales
Opening September 2020
INSERT Enviably located on the corner of Sussex and Bathurst Streets,
IMAGE the newly built Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour is a
sanctuary away from home. The new-build hotel features 152
modern guest rooms and suites suspended in a prime position
just a short stroll to the CBD’s commercial & transport hub, the
lively Darling Harbour precinct and the International
Convention Centre. The hotel will feature a heated outdoor
plunge pool with vista across Sydney’s skyscrapers.
Rooms will be available from 1st September.HOTEL
Accommodation Hobart, Tasmania
Opening September 2020
INSERT Of all the hotels in Hobart, none is better placed to deliver an
IMAGE ‘eat’, ‘play’ and ‘stay’ experience than Vibe. Situated in the heart
of historical Hobart, this brand-new hotel embraces the
Australian lifestyle to the full. The architecturally-designed
facade with its trademark coloured feature fins, has
transformed Hobart’s skyline.
Hospitality envelops you from the minute you walk in and the
smallest of details have been thought of. Inspiration for the
contemporary-style hotel rooms was taken from the sea and
sandstone cliffs on nearby Bruny Island.
All bedroom furniture has been sourced from local Tasmanian
oak and lovingly made by local craftsman. Custom lamps will
shine the light on a great stay and an even better night’s sleep
in a comfy Dreamcatcher bed. Whilst an onsite gym and heated
pool ensure you get your fitness fix during those famous
Tasmanian winters. Booking can now be made for
mid-September onwards.HOTEL
Accommodation Launceston, Tasmania
Opening September 2020
INSERT The latest accommodation offering in Launceston, Hotel Verge
IMAGE is ideally located on the fringe of the business district, adjacent
to Launceston’s City Park and close to the University of
Tasmania campus.
The Hotel’s contemporary design references the precinct’s early
industrial heritage and features spacious, well-appointed hotel
rooms, a large function room, boardroom, gym and guest
laundry. Modern Australian cuisine with a Tasmanian flavour will
be served in the in-house restaurant, Diverge.
Hotel Verge is an independently-managed business which aims
to provide a personalised, local service to all guests in a relaxed
but sophisticated setting.
Launceston's Hotel Verge on track for September 16 opening.
Launceston's Hotel Verge has begun taking bookings after
announcing a revised open date of September 16.BOUTIQUE &
LUXURY HOTELS SUSTAINABILITY
Accommodation Great Barrier Reef, Queensland
Re-opening September 2020
INSERT Long-regarded as one of Australia’s most idyllic tropical island With just 40 beach-house style suites catering to an intimate
IMAGE retreats, Lizard Island has announced it will reopen for visitors number of guests and more than 20 private beaches ready to be
on September 26 this year, following a temporary closure due to explored, an escape to Lizard Island promises the ultimate
the Coronavirus pandemic. Recently voted Travel + Leisure’s top luxury: plenty of space to enjoy this island paradise with the
Australian resort in its acclaimed World’s Best Awards 2020 list, ones who matter most. Several new measures have been
Lizard Island is well-placed to welcome guests to its private implemented at Lizard Island to allow an even more personally
setting at the northern end of the World Heritage-listed Great tailored guest stay and experience of the Great Barrier Reef. A
Barrier Reef. The resort’s reopening comes at an ideal time to new resort role includes a Guest Services Manager who will offer
visit Queensland, when the days are warm and the nights are a personalised pre-arrival check-in in Cairns and help with
cool, ideal for both relaxing and exploring the reef. finalising guests’ itineraries to make the most of their time on
the island. Also on offer is a raft of private and guided
experiences to be enjoyed exclusively with friends and family,
including a private luxury boat charter for fishing, snorkelling
and diving excursions on the reef. Head to the website for
booking information.BOUTIQUE &
LUXURY HOTELS
Accommodation Adelaide Hills, South Australia
Opening September 2020
INSERT South Australia will soon have a new boutique hotel with the
IMAGE final redevelopment stage at award-winning Mount Lofty House
underway. Named ‘Sequoia’, the development, which will sit
separate from Mount Lofty House, will include 15 luxury villas
positioned on the front escarpment of Mount Lofty Estate
offering unparalleled views of the Piccadilly Valley. Each of the
spacious villas will feature private balconies overlooking the
valley, fireplaces and views from every angle.
The opening is scheduled for September 2020. Sign up online to
receive launch specials.GLAMPING & CAMPING SUSTAINABILITY
Accommodation The Whitsundays, Queensland
Re-opening September 2020
INSERT Returning on September 1, Paradise Cove Resort in the
IMAGE Whitsundays will also be offering a glamping option with a king
bed, private outdoor hot water shower and bathroom, just
meters back from the beach.
Paradise Cove Resort offers a range of private villas which are
perfect for couples, families, friends and individual guests.BOUTIQUE &
LUXURY HOTELS
Accommodation Gerringong, New South Wales
Opening October 2020
INSERT There is a new, luxurious Australian coastal holiday property on
IMAGE the NSW South Coast and it goes by the name of ‘The Pause’ by
SOUL Home.
As the name suggests, it’s the place to step away from the
everyday and enjoy a breather, as a holiday property that has
been designed with rejuvenation and connection in mind,
curated in a style that evokes that magical holiday feeling.
Located in Gerringong, The Pause is two-hours’ drive south of
Sydney. It has been designed for families, friends, extended
groups and intimate retreats. Set in a quiet, private pocket of
Gerringong, it’s walking distance to the main village, Werri
Beach and Boat Harbour swimming spot. Award-winning
restaurants, wineries and cooking schools are all nearby.
Holiday bookings for The Pause open in October 2020, via:
www.thepause.com.au.HOTEL
Accommodation Adelaide, South Australia
Opening October 2020
INSERT The 2020 opening of Crowne Plaza Adelaide marks the return of
IMAGE the brand into Adelaide. The new-build hotel is opening inside
Frome Central Tower One, which when completed will be the
city’s tallest building. Location is in the heart of the city’s
dynamic East End precinct. The hotel will feature 326 rooms
with check-in on level 10.
Rooms will be available from 1st October 2020.BOUTIQUE &
LUXURY HOTELS
Accommodation Gold Coast, Queensland
Opening October 2020
INSERT JW Marriott has announced its brand debut in Australia with Guests will be welcomed to the resort under the JW Marriott
IMAGE the launch of JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa. Following a brand from December 2020, with the resort continuing to
$35 million rebrand of Queensland’s Surfers Paradise Marriott welcome guests during the ongoing upgrades.
Resort & Spa, upon completion of the renovations, the resort will
offer a new standard of luxury for travellers to Gold Coast’s iconic
beaches. The resort will have a total of 223 new-look rooms and
suites inspired by the hotel’s natural surroundings, with a choice
of ocean or hinterland views.
The resort’s public spaces will be redefined but will retain the
emblematic features of the original tropical design, which
worked to create a connection to the surrounding lush
hinterland landscape. The property’s six food and beverage
venues, including two feature restaurants, lobby lounge and bar,
pool bar, a new Japanese whisky bar and a signature JW
Marketplace, will ensure guests have access to a refined yet
relaxing dining experience throughout their stay.BOUTIQUE &
LUXURY HOTELS
Accommodation Cairns, Queensland
Opening October 2020
INSERT Cairns’ newest five-star hotel, Flynn by Crystalbrook Collections,
IMAGE is set to open its doors on 1 October 2020. Located on the iconic
Cairns Esplanade boardwalk, Flynn features 311 stylish rooms
and suites, three levels of restaurants and bars, Eléme Day Spa, a
24-hour gym and meeting spaces for up to 120 people.
Booking can be made for October 1st onwards.BOUTIQUE &
LUXURY HOTELS
Accommodation Melbourne, Victoria
Opening October 2020
INSERT Situated in a laneway location, Lancemore Crossley St. features 113 art-filled rooms,
IMAGE a Lobby Lounge and Rooftop Terrace with daybeds and sparkling city views.
Reimagined by the awarded Carr Design Group, the boutique hotel is nestled
between the sophisticated theatre district, vibrant Chinatown and the best
restaurants, café’s and bars that Melbourne has to offer.
Escape the performance of the city to newly refurbished rooms designed for the
discerning traveller. All four room types are appointed with signature L.M beds,
en-suite bathrooms with rain showers, Hunter Lab amenities, and a well-stocked
mini bar. Located on the top floor, their Romeo 2 Bedroom Suite overlooks the
glistening city lights of Chinatown from floor to ceiling windows, and features two
bedrooms, a sophisticated space for working or entertaining and a private terrace
balcony.
Ideally positioned for theatre shows, concerts, and sporting events, the hotel is
under 200m from the Princess Theatre, Her Majesty’s Theatre and Comedy
Theatre, and within 1km of the MCG, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne & Olympic Parks,
Melbourne Museum, ACMI and National Gallery of Victoria, Lancemore Crossley St.
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