Travel + Leisure Asia has featured a number of Luxury Lodges of Australia properties in its Luxury Awards 2026, recognising standout hotels, lodges, spas and pools across Australia’s leading destinations.
Under Best Beach + Island Hotels, Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island, Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island, Orpheus Island on the Great Barrier Reef, and Saffire Freycinet in Tasmania’s Freycinet region are all included, showcasing island and coastal luxury across some of Australia’s most iconic settings.
In Best Country Hotels + Lodges, Silky Oaks Lodge in the Daintree Rainforest, El Questro Homestead in the Kimberley, Arkaba Homestead in the Flinders Ranges, and The Louise in the Barossa Valley are recognised for their immersive regional experiences and strong sense of place.
The Best Hotel Spas category features Southern Spa at Southern Ocean Lodge and Spa qualia at qualia on Hamilton Island, highlighting exceptional wellness experiences in coastal and island environments.
In Best Hotel Pools, both Capella Lodge and Orpheus Island Lodge are acknowledged for their standout pool settings, while Chrissie Williams of Orpheus Island Lodge is also recognised in Hotel General Managers for leadership excellence.
Together, the awards highlight the breadth of Australia’s luxury lodge offering, spanning island retreats, reef escapes, rainforest sanctuaries and remote outback stays.
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