In a recent roundup by The Times, three Luxury Lodges of Australia properties – Sal Salis, Longitude 131° and qualia – are singled out as standout stays within a broader, high-end group touring context.
On the Ningaloo Coast, Sal Salis is described as “a remote beach camp” where safari-style tents sit “just metres from the reef,” anchoring the West Australian leg in raw, nature-led immersion. The experience is framed around direct access to the marine environment, with the lodge’s simplicity forming part of its appeal.
At Uluru, Longitude 131° is positioned as a highlight of the Red Centre, with its luxury tented pavilions offering uninterrupted views of the monolith. The article emphasises its role within the journey as a place to connect with the landscape in comfort, pairing outback scale with an intimate, design-led stay.
In the Whitsundays, qualia provides a contrasting finale. Set on Hamilton Island in the Great Barrier Reef, it is referenced as an exclusive retreat with “pavilions overlooking the Coral Sea,” offering a more relaxed, indulgent pace after inland exploration.
Together, the three lodges are presented as defining elements of the itinerary – each delivering a distinct sense of place, from reef to desert to island.
