"This harbor-front ecolodge—operated by the Taronga Conservation Society—places guests in five elevated lodges connected by walkways above a native animal sanctuary, combining polished, Chada Studio–designed interiors and soaking tubs with immersive wildlife encounters and sweeping harbor views. The 62-room retreat offers floor-to-ceiling windows that bring you eye-to-eye with koalas and kangaroos or frame the harbor, and every stay supports conservation efforts; it opened in 2019 and remains a family-friendly, sustainably minded alternative to traditional hotels." - Krisanne Fordham