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SPRING IS ON THE HORIZON and this issue is all about waking up and tuning in. Not hitting snooze, but the reset button instead, and getting out there to experience Australia in all its sensory glory: from its coastal walking trails to its outback wilderness and from its wineries to its wellness retreats. I find good vibrations and meaningful connections in the Barossa Valley, while Kassia Byrnes spends an immersive 24 hours at Horizontal Falls and Emily Murphy gives us a first look at Ulur-u’s spectacular new light show, Wintjiri Wir-u. Megan Arkinstall loses sense of time deep in the Flinders Ranges on the Arkaba Walk, while Celeste Mitchell has a very gourmet experience on WA’s Cape to Cape Track. Elizabeth Whitehead experiences one of Kakadu’s six seasons and Carla…
THE TOP HIDDEN BARS IN SYDNEY Skip the long lines and hunker down with a cocktail among quirky decor and moody lighting at these 15 hidden bars in Sydney. If you can find their entrances. AUSTRALIA’S COOLEST NUDE BEACHES If you love the freedom that comes with taking your kit off in summer, these nude beaches across Australia are the place for you. NOOSA NATIONAL PARK GUIDE Noosa is more than just a prime holiday location, it’s home to a natural wonderland. Check out our ultimate Noosa National Park guide. MELBOURNE’S BEST BOTTOMLESS BRUNCHES Get dressed up, grab your closest friends and make haste. These Melbourne bottomless brunch spots are calling your name. LET’S GET DIGITAL Get the latest travel news, reviews, offers and more, direct to your inbox. australiantraveller.com…
THE NGV EXHIBITION Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Mahdavi (until 8 October) is a case study in colour. Bonnard is one of the 20th century’s most beloved painters, a master of the palette whose use of pigment serves as a mediator of emotion. From the iridescent pastels that bleed together to form enigmatic dreamscapes to the vibrant shades that leap out of the frame, colour is the language of the artist that speaks volumes to the observer. And there’s no place more befitting to witness a Bonnard than among the dramatic scenography curated by India Mahdavi. The Paris-based architect and designer says she “sought to design a mise en abyme”, an art technique (that literally translates to ‘placement in abyss’) in which a copy of an artwork is placed within…
Something like a phenomenon It’s not every day that Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre floods. In fact, this South Australian lake only fills entirely once every 25 years. That time is now. The floodwater that drenched north-west Queensland in May has moved south towards the inland salt pan, filling its vast network of streams, channels and floodplains along the way. Outback Spirit has added additional departures for its 2023 Lake Eyre season. Soar over Australia’s largest inland lake on a scenic flight on one of two seven-day tours, held in August and September, which include outback icons such as the Oodnadatta Track and Birdsville on the itineraries. outbackspirittours.com.au AT loves...Dinosaur Designs’ Flamingo collection Louise Olsen and Stephen Ormandy of Dinosaur Designs have taken what’s often considered the world’s oldest colour…
ROOM WITH A VIEW Sydneysiders dreaming of a spring staycay should put the Manly Pacific – MGallery on their radar. The iconic hotel, which first opened in the early 1900s, was redesigned as part of a $30 million collaboration with Coco Republic as an elegant ode to the ocean. Despite being a hot chippie’s throw away from Manly Beach, you will want to stay and play all day at the 213-room hotel, which ups the coastal-chic vibes. Lounge beside the pool, enjoy seaside dining at Bistro Manly and cocktails at 55 North. manlypacific.com.au ITALIAN ACCENTS Sydney’s iconic Hotel Morris, first opened in 1929, is one of Australia’s first Handwritten Collection hotels. The charming Heritage-listed property, operated by Accor, features 82 beautifully restored Art Deco-style rooms. Expect exuberant tones and rich…
HELLO DOLLY Dolly is the swanky new subterranean bar in the basement of Le Méridien Melbourne. The speakeasy-style bar with a moody 1930s backdrop pays homage to the golden age of cinema and the dolly zoom camera technique pioneered during the filming of Vertigo, Hitchcock’s 1958 masterpiece. Zoom out to admire executive chef Christian Graebner’s Euro fare such as oysters served with Champagne sorbet. dollymelbourne.com Good times, bad decor Manky Sally’s is the brand-new home for Moo Brew, Mona’s very own brewery. Located on Hobart’s Salamanca Place, this luxury dive bar offers a taste of the museum (and its idiosyncrasies) in the heart of the city. Come for the beer and Asian-leaning bites and stay for the good vibes and bad carpet. The teeny-tiny brewery also offers tours and tastings…
