We love the ebb and flow of the seasons, so dramatic and diverse across our vast continent. But there is something special about spring. Uplifting. The bursts of vivid green on dark soils, the blossoms, wildflowers on the red desert sands, the lifted birdsong. Springtime in Australia makes us raise our heads… and really see the refreshed, renewed cycle of life.
With moderate temperatures and conditions across the country, spring in Australia is punctuated with prolific wildflowers and whale migration in the west, bud burst in the wine regions of the south, clear perfect conditions in the north and on the reef, and crisp mornings and clear sunny days in the centre, making it one of the best times to explore Australia.
In a world increasingly beset by uncertainty, another constant remains: our deep desire to travel. Yet how we travel is evolving. We crave something slower, more intentional. A kind of travel that lets us breathe deeper, linger longer, and connect more intentionally — with place, people, and ourselves. It’s no longer about ticking the ‘I’ve been there’ box. It’s about feeling the sun rise on a new day, learning the land’s seasonal rhythms, and finding quiet in the wilderness. Australia, in all its natural isolation, offers this in abundance— not as escape, but as remedy.
The Great Barrier Reef: Drift above coral gardens during a stay at Orpheus Island Lodge, raise a glass at sunset from qualia’s luxury yacht, learn from those who study and protect this World Heritage wonder at the Lizard Island Marine Research station. Connect with this wonder of the world, to knowledge, and to something far greater than ourselves.
The soils of Daylesford: Gather sun-warmed produce straight from the rich volcanic soils of Dairy Flat Farm. Savour it just hours later at the iconic Lake House table. Experience the full, delicious arc of the land’s bounty — from earth to plate, with deep respect and care for the land reflected in every bite.
Pure air, light and water of Tasmania: Stand thigh-deep in the cool, clear waters of an internationally significant wetland. Shuck prized Pacific oysters straight from the source. Savour them with crisp Tasmanian sparkling wine. Guests of Saffire Freycinet are immersed in a rare ocean-to-plate moment — one that connects taste, place, and the intricacy of marine ecology. Go deep into the most remote corners of Tasmania’s World Heritage-listed wilderness on an intimate, exclusive expedition with On Board, where the essence of Tasmania pervades every element.
Editors’ Notes: Luxury Lodges of Australia is collection of independently owned and operated luxury lodges and high-end camps located in some of our most spectacular Australian regions. Location is key, each location has a compelling reason to visit to do something. All lodges feature upscale, intimate lodging with all the soft luxuries of eat well, drink well and sleep well. However, it is the exclusivity of access, to place, people, knowledge, craft and over 350 experiences delivered by the lodges that showcase our extraordinary diversity and defines Australian luxury.
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