Ahh, is there anything better than an impromptu getaway? Well, maybe. Depends on your personal preferences. But still, we’re willing to bet you’re a fan. Here are ten awesome destinations across the country.

Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley

Wolgan Valley, NSW

So, how does an idyllic country retreat in your own gorgeous villa sound? Should do for starters, we reckon. Now let’s throw in some swanky bars, world-class restaurants and a state-of-the-art spa, plus everything from horse riding to archery to mountain biking to keep you amused. Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley is pure, luxurious pampering, and you’ll wish you could stay forever.

Balinese Retreat

Yarra Valley, VIC

Plush, elegant and tucked away amidst the lush rainforest of the Yarra Valley, Balinese Retreat brings the very best of East Asian hospitality to Victoria. It’s designed as a luxury resort for intimate romantic breaks, and it’s absolutely stunning. Five-star accommodation, food and spa treatments are just the beginning, and your only distraction will be the gentle trickle of nearby waterfalls. Bliss.

The Heritage Garden

Clare Valley, SA

You can’t go wrong with a bit of rustic charm, and The Heritage Garden has oodles of the stuff packed into every nook, alcove and shady outdoor sitting space. It’s a fabulously refurbished old cottage with its own summerhouse and spacious grounds, and it’s positively fairytale-esque. You won’t have a care in the world as you lose yourself in the peaceful tranquillity of days gone by.

Cradle Mountain Highlanders Cottages

Cradle Mountain, TAS

Tasmania’s natural splendour is famous the world over, so the island’s top holidays are the ones that put you right in the thick of the mountains, forests and valleys. The chalet-style cabins of Cradle Mountain Highlanders Cottages are the perfect base of operations, placing you right on the doorstep of the World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain and Lake St Clair region. It’s yours to discover.

El Questro Homestead

Kununurra, WA

If you want to experience the Australian bushland in all its rugged beauty, El Questro Wilderness Park is an excellent shout. Especially if you stay at the Homestead, a deliciously posh private resort perched right on top of the Chamberlain Gorge. Whether you feel like raiding your complimentary bar or taking a helicopter out to see the sights, you’ll be very well catered for indeed.

Longitude 131

Yulara, NT

Based in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and directly opposite the legendary monolith, Longitude 131 is a holiday resort with a difference. It looks like a collection tents, but calling them “tents” is a bit like calling Air Force One a “plane”. They’re supremely comfy luxury cabins, with a spa, restaurant and swimming pool also included in the complex. The ideal HQ for exploring the region’s treasures.

Wollemi Wilderness Treehouse

Wollemi, NSW

Draped across the forest canopy, Wollemi Wilderness Treehouse is a treehouse like no other. It’s a luxury guest house with all the comforts of a top-class hotel, with sweeping vistas of the Blue Mountains rainforest and Bowen’s Creek Gorge. It kind of resembles something out of the Ewok village, if the Ewoks happened to be hospitality experts and extremely talented interior designers.

Witches Falls Cottages

Tamborine Mountain, QLD

Tamborine Mountain is one of the most aesthetic regions in the country (which is certainly saying something), and there’s no better way to experience it than in your own private courtyard cottage. Each one has its own bathroom, bedrooms, living room (with fireplace) and spa, with a sumptuous breakfast hamper delivered every day by your wonderful hosts. This is most definitely the life.

The Pole House

Fairhaven, VIC

Sleek, shiny and delightfully futuristic, the Pole House is a true Australian icon. It sits 40 feet above Fairhaven Beach, gazing out over the endless Southern Ocean like an amazingly plush vigil. It’s a holiday home like no other, and gives you easy access to everything the Great Ocean Road has to offer. Not that you’ll ever want to leave the house, of course.

Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa

Daintree, QLD

Our final holiday hotspot takes us back to Queensland, and straight up to the spectacular Daintree Rainforest. This hidden oasis is brimming with things to see, taste and get involved in, and Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa ensures you’ll want for nothing during your visit. Whether you stay in the canopy, rainforest or lagoon bayans, you’ll never forget the days you spent immersed in tropical heaven.

Still not had your fill? Worry not, for there’s plenty of other amazing places to visit in this lovely old country of ours.