News, guides and best-of lists on Australia's luxury hotels.https://discoverluxury.com.au/en-auhttps://discoverluxury.com.au/logo.pnghttps://discoverluxury.com.au/https://discoverluxury.com.au/journal/news/emirates-wolgan-valley-early-2027-reopening/https://discoverluxury.com.au/journal/news/emirates-wolgan-valley-early-2027-reopening/Recent reports put the Ritz-Carlton Lodge debut at early 2027, following the original mid-2026 plan. Bookings and rates remain unannounced.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:18:27 GMTDiscover LuxuryNewshttps://discoverluxury.com.au/journal/news/peppers-clear-mountain-reopens-after-refurbishment/https://discoverluxury.com.au/journal/news/peppers-clear-mountain-reopens-after-refurbishment/The former Mercure reopens as Peppers Clear Mountain, with 51 refurbished rooms and redesigned dining and event spaces.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:52:09 GMTDiscover LuxuryNewshttps://discoverluxury.com.au/journal/news/southern-ocean-lodge-three-michelin-keys-2026/https://discoverluxury.com.au/journal/news/southern-ocean-lodge-three-michelin-keys-2026/Southern Ocean Lodge advances from Two to Three Michelin Keys in 2026, joining just two other Australian hotels at the guide's highest level.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:11:20 GMTDiscover LuxuryNewshttps://discoverluxury.com.au/journal/news/conde-nast-readers-choice-2026-australia/https://discoverluxury.com.au/journal/news/conde-nast-readers-choice-2026-australia/Condé Nast's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards put Silky Oaks, Southern Ocean Lodge and Capella Lodge first to third, and two Ritz-Carltons atop the hotel list.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:30:00 GMTDiscover LuxuryNewshttps://discoverluxury.com.au/journal/news/michelin-keys-2026-australia/https://discoverluxury.com.au/journal/news/michelin-keys-2026-australia/Australia has 54 hotels in the 2026 Michelin Keys, with Saffire Freycinet and Southern Ocean Lodge promoted to the highest level.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:21:12 GMTDiscover LuxuryNewshttps://discoverluxury.com.au/journal/news/crystalbrook-sam-bookings-december-debut/https://discoverluxury.com.au/journal/news/crystalbrook-sam-bookings-december-debut/Adelaide’s 196-room Crystalbrook Sam is taking reservations ahead of a late-December 2026 opening, with rates from $275 a night.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:21:39 GMTDiscover LuxuryNewshttps://discoverluxury.com.au/journal/news/australian-luxury-hotel-roundup-september-2026/https://discoverluxury.com.au/journal/news/australian-luxury-hotel-roundup-september-2026/September 2026 in Australian luxury hotels: bookings at Crystalbrook Sam, a rebrand at Peppers Clear Mountain and an award for Capella Sydney.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:05:08 GMTDiscover LuxuryNewshttps://discoverluxury.com.au/journal/news/intercontinental-brisbane-renovation-2028/https://discoverluxury.com.au/journal/news/intercontinental-brisbane-renovation-2028/First renders of InterContinental Brisbane's Woods Bagot redesign show a reworked atrium, a new Level 6 arrival and club lounge, and rooms in marble and dark timber.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:23:47 GMTDiscover LuxuryNewshttps://discoverluxury.com.au/journal/news/waldorf-astoria-sydney-2027-delay/https://discoverluxury.com.au/journal/news/waldorf-astoria-sydney-2027-delay/Hilton's first Australian Waldorf Astoria has slipped to early 2027. Inside the Kengo Kuma tower, the Forrest family's $520m bet, and a $140m penthouse next door.Sat, 02 May 2026 08:10:51 GMTDiscover LuxuryNewshttps://discoverluxury.com.au/journal/guide/kimberley-dry-season-2026/https://discoverluxury.com.au/journal/guide/kimberley-dry-season-2026/The 2025-26 wet was one of the heaviest in years. Here's what's open in April and May 2026, when to go, and which lodges are worth basing from across the Kimberley.Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:37:29 GMTDiscover LuxuryGuidehttps://discoverluxury.com.au/journal/best-of/2026-luxury-hotel-openings-australia/https://discoverluxury.com.au/journal/best-of/2026-luxury-hotel-openings-australia/Ten hotel openings across six states that mark a turning point for Australian luxury: global brand debuts, heritage revivals, and wilderness lodges pushing further into the landscape.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:50:36 GMTDiscover LuxuryBest Ofhttps://discoverluxury.com.au/journal/guide/luxury-tasmania-east-coast/https://discoverluxury.com.au/journal/guide/luxury-tasmania-east-coast/Wineglass Bay, the Bay of Fires, oyster farms, cool-climate wine, and the Hazards range. A practical guide to planning a luxury trip along Tasmania's 220km east coast, with the best places to stay at every price point.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:50:36 GMTDiscover LuxuryGuidehttps://discoverluxury.com.au/journal/opinion/all-inclusive-luxury-hotels-value/https://discoverluxury.com.au/journal/opinion/all-inclusive-luxury-hotels-value/A pricing reality check on Australia's luxury lodges, where the most expensive nightly rate on paper rarely tells the full story once meals, drinks, and experiences are tallied.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTDiscover LuxuryOpinionhttps://discoverluxury.com.au/journal/best-of/wine-country-hotels-australia/https://discoverluxury.com.au/journal/best-of/wine-country-hotels-australia/Six luxury hotels across Australia's wine regions where the restaurant alone justifies the journey. Hatted dining, vineyard settings, and kitchen gardens that treat the postcode as the point.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTDiscover LuxuryBest Ofhttps://discoverluxury.com.au/journal/guide/hidden-gem-boutique-hotels/https://discoverluxury.com.au/journal/guide/hidden-gem-boutique-hotels/Beyond the big-name resorts, Australia's most memorable stays are often its smallest. These intimate boutique hotels reward the curious traveller with character, art, and a personal touch that larger properties simply cannot replicate.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTDiscover LuxuryGuidehttps://discoverluxury.com.au/journal/best-of/luxury-hotels-australia/https://discoverluxury.com.au/journal/best-of/luxury-hotels-australia/Eight luxury hotels across six states, each selected for singular character and a deep connection to place. City landmarks, wilderness lodges, private islands, and heritage estates that represent the best of Australian hospitality right now.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTDiscover LuxuryBest Of