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Gilbert Ponlot and Christelle Chardin fell in love with Australia during a holiday.
Weekend getaways

The French couple behind a luxurious new NSW escape

The site of a former dairy farm offered all the elements for this French couple’s accommodation dream: wildlife, natural bush, good wines, luxury comforts and star-gazing.

  • by Anthony Dennis
Located in the tranquil, less-visited subregion of Broke Fordwich, Margan is an elegant European-style winery with an award-winning fine-dining restaurant.
New South Wales

Hunter Valley, NSW: Australia's oldest, most underrated wine region is on Sydney's doorstep

It's easy to overlook the Hunter's impressive credentials - not only is it Australia's oldest wine region, it also has the most cellar doors (more than 150).

  • by Rob McFarland
"The grand and palatial Spanish styling of this iconic property… is reminiscent of architecture found in the hills outside Pamplona." But it's far more eclectic than that.
New South Wales

Tower Lodge, Hunter Valley review: Australia's most unusual luxury lodge

Staying here is like watching an art movie you're not sure you really 'got', then realising you're still replaying it in your mind months later.

  • by Craig Tansley
Like QT Sydney, QT Newcastle has been adapted from a heritage department store.
Hotel reviews

Hotel review: QT, Newcastle

QT delivers a much-needed injection of its quirky designer flair and fun to Australia's second oldest city.

  • by Sheriden Rhodes
Inside The Residence.
New South Wales

Tinonee Vineyard Estate review, Hunter Valley: Versatile country retreat can accommodate all sorts of holidaymakers

A boutique vineyard in a tranquil, beguiling but more remote part of the Hunter Valley.

  • by Rob McFarland
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Make your base at 200-year-old Morpeth, one of NSW's most winning though lesser-known towns that's actually classified as a suburb of Maitland.
New South Wales

Maitland, NSW, travel guide and things to do: Nine highlights

Maitland, about two hours north of Sydney, is defined by the Hunter River that flows through it.

  • by Anthony Dennis
The River Haus.
New South Wales

River Haus, Morpeth, Hunter Valley review: New stay in delightful tourist town

This is a reborn riverside gem.

  • by Anthony Dennis
The scenic Caves Beach to Pinny Beach coastal walk.
Lake Macquarie

Lake Macquarie, NSW, travel guide and things to do: Nine highlights

This low-key holiday spot just 90 minutes' north of Sydney is spread across a staggering 174 kilometres of shoreline and 90 towns.

The hotel's lobby.
Weekend getaways

The Crystalbrook Kingsley review: Newcastle's first five-star hotel is exceptional

This new hotel is mix of the old and the new - much like this historic yet culurally buzzy city.

  • by Sheriden Rhodes
Little Sea Sea, Swansea Heads, NSW, with the water just out the folding doors and over the deck
Lake Macquarie

Little Sea Sea apartment review: Absolute waterfront at Swansea Heads, NSW

This stylish two-bedroom apartment has a prime waterfront position at one of NSW's most underrated destinations - Lake Macquarie.

  • by Sheriden Rhodes