The 15 Best Hotels and Lodges in Australia - AFAR

"Set on a promontory within Bouddi National Park overlooking a secluded bay and rust-red beach, this intimate four-pavilion retreat offers total seclusion just 90 minutes from Sydney. Each pavilion features wood-burning fireplaces, deep-soaking clawfoot tubs and sun-drenched decks (most with private plunge pools), while included meals showcase Michelin-worthy cooking by chef Dean Jones, who turns freshly caught seafood and local produce into modern Australian dishes enjoyed in a safari-chic dining room or poolside beneath gum trees. Nearby nature walks reveal ancient Aboriginal rock drawings and native coastal landscapes." - Jennifer Flowers, Krisanne Fordham, Laura Dannen Redman