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THE HOT LIST
July 2022
Gemtree, NT
The Hot List
TOURISM PRODUCTS & FOOD & DRINK NEW
KEY PILLARS EXPERIENCES OPENINGS ACCOMMODATION
NATURE & WILDLIFE BAR & DINING HOTELS
AQUATIC & COASTAL BARS & PUBS BOUTIQUE HOTELS
FOOD & DRINK RESTAURANTS HOSTELS
MODERN & INDIGENOUS WINERIES, BREWERIES &
GLAMPING & CAMPING
CULTURE DISTILLERIES
CAFÉS, BAKERIES &
VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE ECO-RESORTS & LODGES
DESSERT
SUSTAINABILITY
LUXURY
Canberra Balloon Spectacular, ACT
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FESTIVALS & EVENTS
Canberra, ACT
Festivals & Events Upcoming three months
AUgust September october
UPCOMING Garma - Arnhem Land, Northern Sydney Fringe Festival - The Picasso Century @ NGV -
FESTIVALS
● ● ●
Territory (29 July - 1 August) Sydney/Warrane, New South Melbourne/Narrm Victoria
Wales (1 - 30 September) (Ending 9 October)
● Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair -
& EVENTS
Darwin/Gulumerrdgen, Northern ● Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers - ● Fine Vines Festival - Margaret
Territory (5 - 7 August) Toowoomba, Queensland (1 - 30 River, Western Australia (14 - 23
September) October)
● Beaker Street Festival -
Hobart/nipaluna, Tasmania (5 - 14 ● Brisbane Festival - ● Groundwater Country Musical
August) Brisbane/Meeanjin, Queensland (2 Festival - Gold Coast,
- 24 September) Queensland (28 - 30 October)
Please check event and ● Tasmanian Whiskey Week -
festival websites for further Tasmania (8 - 14 August) ● White on Whitehaven Long Lunch ● Rauschenberg & Johns:
information on ticketing and - Whitsundays, Queensland (9 - 12 Significant Others - Canberra,
bookings. ● The Truffle Festival - Canberra, September) Australian Capital Territory
Australian Capital Territory (Ending 30 October)
(Ending 20 August) ● Moulin Rouge! The Musical -
Sydney/Warrane, New South
● Shinju Matsuri Festival - Broome, Wales (Ending 30 October)
Western Australia (20 August - 4
September)
● Opera Under the Stars - Broome,
Western Australia (27 August)
● Australian Antarctic Festival -
Hobart/nipaluna, Tasmania (24 -
28 August)
● Archibald, Wynne and Sulman
Prizes 2022 - Sydney/Warrane,
New South Wales (Ending 28
August)
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TOURISM PRODUCTS
& EXPERIENCES
Wajaana Yaam Gumbaynggir Adventure Tours, Coffs Harbour NSW
MODERN &
INDIGENOUS CULTURE
Tourism Products & Experiences Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Launched June 2022
Connection: songlines from australia’s first
nations people
Connection: Songlines from Australia’s First Nations Peoples is a
spectacular, innovative experience that simply cannot be
missed. From the makers of Van Gogh Alive, the exhibition
explores First Nations Peoples spiritual connections to land,
water and sky through a vibrant and multi-sensory symphony of
National Australia sound, light and colour. State-of-the-art technology is used to
create an immersive exhibition space, enveloping you in
Museum large-scale projections and cinematic surround sound.
Using 360-degree large-scale projections and cutting-edge light
and sound technology, this is visual storytelling as you’ve never
seen it before. Artworks from over 70 Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander artists are transformed into one powerfully rich story of
National Museum of Australia culture and Country. Developed in partnership with the
National Museum of Australia, the artistic line-up represents the
@nationalmuseumofaustralia wonderful diversity of Australia’s First Nations Peoples,
Guide to Canberra showcasing work from traditional and contemporary artists
across the country such as Barbara Weir, Lin Onus, Minnie
Pwerle, and Albert Namatjira. Visit the National Museum of
Australia’s website for further information and ticketing.
MODERN &
INDIGENOUS CULTURE
Tourism Products & Experiences Brisbane/Meeanjin, Queensland
Launched June 2022
Taste of QAGOMA
The Taste of QAGOMA Tour and Lunch Experience has landed in
Brisbane. Facilitated by passionate volunteer guides, the tour
shares the story of the Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of
Modern Art from its early origins in 1895 to its establishment
today across two architecturally acclaimed buildings.
Taste of QAGOMA The small group tour (max. 12 people) will include fascinating
revelations and insights into key artworks at the Queensland Art
Gallery (QAG) and Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), and finish with
a relaxing lunch at GOMA Bistro overlooking the river.
Tours take place between 11:00AM – 1:30PM fortnightly on
Thursdays from 23 June – 27 October 2022. Head to the website
for more information.
Taste of Qagoma
Guide to Brisbane
FOOD & DRINK SUSTAINABILITY
Tourism Products & Experiences Bowral, New South Wales
Launched June 2022
Mead Making Class
Join Southern Highlands beekeeping experts for an exposition
of one of the world’s oldest alcoholic beverages, mead.
Bowral Beekeeping has partnered with Tractorless Vineyard to
host a three-hour Mead Making Class that includes a tour of the
hives, a lesson in fermentation and a five-litre carboy (jug) of
Bowral beekeeping mead to take home.
The workshop is a collaboration between Hamish Ta-mé from
Bowral Beekeeping and head winemaker Jeff Aston from
Tractorless Vineyard, based around their shared passion for
bees, sustainability and local produce. Bookings are available
online now.
Class Bento
@classbento
Guide to the Southern Highlands
FOOD & DRINK
Tourism Products & Experiences Busselton, Western Australia
Launched June 2022
Origins market’s nEW EXPERIENCES
The beloved Origins Market in Busselton, in Western Australia’s
South West, has added a range of tours and experiences that
offer visitors a chance to better connect with the vibrant
selection of exhibiting makers and creators.
Providing visitors with a unique way to explore what the region
Origins market has to offer, the Origin Market’s new experiences range from
food and wine pairings to art tours.
Current experiences include a Flight to Vietnam with Southern
Forests Honey, an Après Afternoon with Marri Wood Park Wines
and an Origins Market Day Tour. Prices start from $20 and are
available to book online.
Origins Market
@originsmarket
Guide to the Margaret River
NATURE & WILDLIFE SUSTAINABILITY
Tourism Products & Experiences Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia
Launched July 2022
Wild South coast way
The Wild South Coast Way on the Heysen Trail (WSCW) is a fully
customisable, multi-day walking experience between Cape
Jervis and Victor Harbor on the Fleurieu Peninsula, South
Australia.
The walking experience offers some of the state’s most
National Parks and spectacular and awe-inspiring coastal walking imaginable. The
WSCW provides visitors a genuine sense of wilderness, featuring
Wildlife Service remote beaches, native bushland, rugged cliffs, First Nations’
history, and a rich diversity of native birds, bush and wildlife.
Each day of the walk delivers a new experience and challenge,
starting with views across to Kangaroo Island before the full
nature experience begins, encouraging the walker to ‘tune in’ to
National Parks & Wildlife Service nature and ‘tune out’ of stress. Visit the website for more
information.
@nationalparkssa
Guide to Fleurieu PeninsulaMODERN & INDIGENOUS
NATURE & WILDLIFE LUXURY
CULTURE
Tourism Products & Experiences Flinders Ranges, South Australia
Launched July 2022
Lake eyre explorer package
Experience the breathtaking Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre on a trip to
the Flinders Ranges with this scenic flight, accommodation and
extras package.
Marvel at the spectacular display of pastel colours from above,
plus enjoy an opportunity to be immersed in the rich culture of
Wilpena Pound the Flinders Ranges when staying at the base of Wilpena
Pound.
Resort
This package includes a three nights stay in either a glamping
tent, resort room or on the campground, and a Lake Eyre and
William Creek six hour scenic flight including lunch, welcome
drink on arrival, daily breakfast at the resort restaurant and
access to all the resort facilities including complementary
Wilpena Pound Welcome to Country each evening. Head to the website to book.
@wilpenapoundresort
Guide to Flinders RangesNATURE & WILDLIFE
Tourism Products & Experiences Werribee, Victoria
Launched July 2022
Mystery Tour - Werribee Open Range Zoo
Werribee Open Range Zoo has introduced an enticing new
product offering which invites guests on a mystery tour to
discover the hidden sights and stories of the zoo.
Participants are joined by a highly knowledgeable and
passionate ranger on a special behind the scenes adventure.
Werribee Zoo The itinerary for the tour isn’t decided until the day itself,
meaning that no two tours will be the same. The ranger will
determine the best experience, based on the age and interests
of the tour group.
Guests could witness the tortoises during a training session,
meet the local fairy wrens, take a visit to the animal food prep
kitchen, or even help to prepare some tasty enrichment treats
Werribee Zoo for the animals. Head to the website to book.
@zoosvictoria
Guide to melbourneNATURE & WILDLIFE
Tourism Products & Experiences Various locations, Western Australia
Launched July 2022
Wa wildflowers
One of the greatest flower shows on Earth has commenced in
Western Australia, with wildflowers bursting to life in the
northern regions of Western Australia’s Golden Outback and
Coral Coast regions. Thanks to consistent autumn rains across
the regions, local experts are predicting another bumper
wildflower season for 2022.
Tourism Western With more than 12,000 species, 60% of which are found
Australia nowhere else in the world, the wildflowers will colour the
landscapes from coast to forest and from city to outback. The
six-month flowering season begins in June in the Pilbara,
Goldfields and along the Coral Coast. By September, it moves
south and reaches Perth, finishing with a flurry in October and
November throughout the South West. Head to the website for
Western Australia more information.
Guide to Western AustraliaMODERN &
INDIGENOUS CULTURE
Tourism Products & Experiences Central Coast, New South Wales
Launched July 2022
GirrI Girra
Disconnect from the world and reconnect with nature on an
overnight bush camp in the Ourimbah State Forest with Girra
Girra, an Aboriginal-owned tour operator on the Central Coast.
Sleeping in individual pop-up swag-style tents, guests will take
part in an authentic Indigenous experience complete with a
GirrI Girra smoking ceremony, storytelling around the fire, body painting
and dance. Bookings are available online now.
Girri Girra
@girrigirra
Guide to the Central CoastMODERN &
INDIGENOUS CULTURE
Tourism Products & Experiences Sydney/Warrane, New South Wales
Launched July 2022
Waranara First Nations tours
Sydney/Warrane is welcoming the return of the enlightening
Waranara First Nations tours this winter. The tour invites visitors
to learn about the knowledge systems and sustainable practices
that helped Australia's First Nations Peoples become one of the
oldest living civilisations on the planet.
Australian Museum Waranara means 'to seek' in the First Nations languages of the
Sydney region. Visitors will seek knowledge, truth, and
understanding on this one-hour tour of the First Nations
Galleries, including the exhibitions Bayala Nura: Yarning Country
and Garrigarrang: Sea Country. Led by guides from the
museum’s First Nations team, visitors will also hear personal
stories about the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
cultures.
Australian Museum
This experience is available as a scheduled tour and as a private
@australianmuseum guided experience. Head to the website for more information.
Guide to SydneyMODERN &
INDIGENOUS CULTURE SUSTAINABILITY
Tourism Products & Experiences Melbourne/Narrm, Victoria
Launched July 2022
Budj Bim Cultural Landscape tours
The First Nations owned-and-operated Budj Bim Cultural
Landscape Tours on Gunditjmara Country in Victoria’s far
Southwest has launched. The new Indigenous cultural
experience will give visitors an opportunity to discover the
region’s ancient living heritage where evidence of society dates
at least 6,600 years.
BUDJ Bim The walking tour is located in and around Budj Bim National
Park and Tae Rak (Lake Condah) beyond Victoria’s picturesque
Great Ocean Road. Budj Bim (meaning ‘high head’) erupted
some 37,000 years ago, resulting in lava flows and waterways
that allowed the Gunditjmara to establish one of the world’s
most extensive and oldest aquaculture systems. Kooyang (eels)
were sustainably farmed and used both as a food source and for
Budj Bim trade.
Guide to Melbourne The Budj Bim Cultural Landscape was inscribed on the UNESCO
World Heritage list in 2019, the first Australian landscape to be
included purely for its Indigenous cultural values. Head to the
website for more information.MODERN &
INDIGENOUS CULTURE
Tourism Products & Experiences Melbourne/Narrm, Victoria
Launched July 2022
Tyama
A new immersive experience grounded in First People’s
environmental knowledge will soon launch at Melbourne
Museum. Tyama (pronounced chah-muh) allows visitors to see
Country from an animal’s perspective, and is designed to
reawaken our natural world connection.
Museum Victoria The activation will immerse guests in 360-degree interactive
projections. Fitted with beautiful soundscapes, visitors will be
encouraged to play, connect and discover items from the
museums collection.
Cutting-edge technology is used to activate and control
night-time worlds, animate spaces and reveal nature’s secrets,
all from the perspective of the creatures we share the sky, sea
Museums Victoria and land with. Head to the website for more information.
@MuseumsVictoria
Guide to melbourneMODERN &
INDIGENOUS CULTURE
Tourism Products & Experiences Sydney/Warrane, New South Wales
Launching August 2022
Phantom of the opera at sydney opera house
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash hit, The Phantom of the Opera
arrives at Sydney Opera House this August.
Presented by Opera Australia in association with The Really
Useful Group, the highly anticipated premiere marks almost 35
years since it opened in London’s West End. Held in the iconic
Opera Australia Joan Sutherland Theatre, Australia’s home of opera, the
production will dazzle critics and audiences alike.
Australia is now only the third country to see this new
production with its beloved and thrilling score including the hit
songs The Music of the Night, All I Ask of You and Masquerade.
With stunning new staging and scenic design, Maria Björnson’s
iconic original costumes and many special effects including a
Opera Australia spectacular new realisation of the show’s chandelier. It will be
performed in Australia by a cast and orchestra of 65, making it
@operaaustralia one of the largest musical productions ever in Australia. Head to
Guide to Sydney the website to grab tickets before it closes in October 2022.MODERN &
INDIGENOUS CULTURE
Tourism Products & Experiences Nationwide, Australia
Launching July 2023
FIFA Women’s World Cup
The FIFA Women’s World Cup is headed to Australia and New
Zealand in 2023, where the world's best players will compete for
the greatest prize in women’s football from 20 July to 20 August.
The event promises to be historic on multiple levels. It will be
the first tournament to be co-hosted by two nations and the
FIFA largest ever tournament, featuring 32 teams. It’s also the first
time it will be held in the Asia-Pacific region, with 64 matches to
be played across nine host cities!
The vision for the tournament is to unite the world through a
unique experience and showcase the world’s best female
players, while embodying Australia’s passion for sport and
women’s football. Head to the website for more information.
FIFA Women’s World Cup
@asone2023
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FOOD & DRINK
OPENINGS
Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard, Adelaide Hills, SABAR & DINING
Food & Drink Openings Darwin/Gulumerrdgen, Northern Territory
Opened May 2022
Ella by Minoli
Masterchef contestant Minoli De Silva has opened a Sri Lankan
dining experience that cannot be missed when visiting Darwin.
Inspired by the jungle towns on the hills of Sri Lanka, the dining
atmosphere is the perfect blend of a tropical haven with a
modern twist and makes every guest feel a part of the family.
Ella by minoli The menu features seasonal local produce, modern cooking
techniques, and the deep and rich flavours pay homage to
Minoli’s Sri Lankan heritage.
Open Wednesday to Saturday, be sure to check out the website
for booking information.
ellabyminoli
@ellabyminoli
Guide to DarwinRESTAURANTS
Food & Drink Openings Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Opened June 2022
Dada
Canberra is now home to Dada, the newest venture of Ramentic
founders Peter Kang and Kaye Park.
Dada is a sleek, minimalist space, with floor-to-ceiling windows,
terrazzo flooring, light timber with black accents, and subtle
curves anchored by a peek-a-boo pass that provides glimpses of
Dada the chefs at work.
Dada’s ‘modern Asian’ cuisine delivers dishes inspired by a
broad range of flavours, from Korean to Japanese, Chinese,
Vietnamese, Thai and beyond. Think stir-fried chili pipis,
wombok pancake, lemongrass pork, and sticky red date
pudding.
Dada Dada is open for dinner Tuesday to Saturday, 6pm - 9pm. Head
to the website to book.
@dada_canberra
Guide to CanberraRESTAURANTS
Food & Drink Openings Melbourne/Narrm, Victoria
Opened June 2022
loti
LOTI has opened its doors in the seaside suburb of St Kilda.
Celebrating the best of Australia’s coastal surroundings, LOTI is
infused with Mediterranean influence and an atmosphere of
relaxed luxury and local community that is distinctly Melbourne.
Head Chef Elijah Holland (Lume, Noma Australia, Aria, Quay) is
loti behind the flame, bringing his own artful interpretation of food
cooked over fire, striving to make everything from scratch and
using ancient techniques of fermentation, preserving, curing
and serving food in the freshest and purest form. Head to the
website to make a booking.
Loti
@Lotistkilda
Guide to melbourneRESTAURANTS
Food & Drink Openings Melbourne/Narrm, Victoria
Opened June 2022
yakikami
Toorak Road is now home to a new 70 seat wagyu and yakitori
grill. Opened by Emily and Roy Yu (also behind Wagyu Ya and
Niku Ou), Yakikami continues the couple's focus on Kobe beef, a
rare and prized Wagyu. The duo are one of only two Australian
restaurateurs who possess the Kobe Golden Calf certificate of
authentication.
yakikami Guests can dine either à la carte or on a 10-course menu served
at a chef's table for $285 per head.
Yakikami's menus are the work of Head Chef Hirokazu Sasaki,
who hails from Michelin-starred Tokyo restaurant Niku Kappo
Black. Head to the website for more information.
Yakikami
Guide to melbourneCAFÉS, BAKERIES
& DESSERT
Food & Drink Openings Busselton, Western Australia
Opened June 2022
Alberta’s
The former head chef and head gardener from
three-Michelin-star restaurant, Noma in Copenhagen, have
taken their talents to Busselton in Western Australia’s Margaret
River region, a 2.5 hour drive south of Perth.
Alberta’s is a cosy 50-seat café and store owned and managed
alberta’s by Ben Ing and Kirsty Marchart, former employees from one of
the world’s best restaurants. The kitchen and store opened last
month, and currently offers locally sourced coffee and baked
goods, before slowly introducing a lunch offering to the dining
room, followed by dinner.
The café will have a rotating menu that focuses on seasonal
produce sourced from local growers across WA’s South West
Alberta’s region. Head to the website for more information.
@Alberta’s_busselton
Guide to margaret riverRESTAURANTS
Food & Drink Openings Sydney/Warrane, New South Wales
Opened July 2022
shaffa
Shaffa brings authentic Middle Eastern cuisine to the heart of
Surry Hills, with a delightfully innovative and authentic sharing
menu curated by Israeli-born chef and owner Erez Nahum.
Walk through a narrow alley between a 120-year-old church and
a 19th-century inn to enter the modern indoor-outdoor space,
shaffa enclosed by a dramatic 10-metre-high glass roof. Take a seat in
prime position at the chef’s bar or in the dining space below the
atrium, or head into the indoor bar – a space originally
constructed in the 1850s.
Designed to evoke memories of Tel Aviv and its vibrant, bustling
marketplaces and melting pot of Middle Eastern cuisine, Shaffa
is bursting with personality, flavour-filled dishes and a very
Shaffa quaffable drinks list. Head to the website to book.
@ShaffaSydney
Guide to SydneyRESTAURANTS LUXURY
Food & Drink Openings Kangaroo Island, South Australia
Opened July 2022
Sensorium
Masters of immersive dining, Gastronomo invites guests to take
part in an elaborate dining experience, Sensorium, showcasing
premium food sourced from the land and sea around Kangaroo
Island and South Australia.
The eight-course tasting menu evolves in front of guests as each
gastronomo course is cooked over the flames, coal or the smoke of an open
fire pit, all set inside a historic sugar gum hut lit with flickering
candle light.
The intimate luncheons are hosted by invited chefs, passionate
cooks, wine lovers, and friends of the Hannaford family who
have built their lives around island life and the creation of iconic
special events and extraordinary dining experiences.
Gastronomo Dining Seating is limited to small dining groups of 20 guests with only a
few dates released each month. Sensorium will run until
@gastronomodining October 2022. Head to the website to make a booking.
Guide to Kangaroo IslandRESTAURANTS SUSTAINABILITY
Food & Drink Openings Melbourne/Narrm, Victoria
Opening July 2022
Victoria by Farmer's Daughters
New culinary experience, Victoria by Farmer’s Daughters, will
soon open its doors in the heart of Melbourne, in a debut
collaboration between Fed Square and the team behind
Farmer’s Daughters.
Overlooking the Yarra River, the 250-seat restaurant will
Victoria by transport diners to the heart and soul of Victoria, paying tribute
to and celebrating the produce, people and places that make up
Farmer's this incredible state. Beyond the open kitchen and formal
Daughters dining room, features include a sensory and interactive
Ingredients Table, an all-weather outdoor terrace overlooking
the picturesque Yarra River, and a first-of-its-kind Victorian Wine
Library.
Victoria by Farmers Daughters The menu will be complemented by a beverage program
overseen by Head Sommelier, Matt Jensen, with an exclusive
@victoria_byfarmersdaughters focus on Victorian wines, beers, and spirits. Head to the website
Guide to Melbourne to make a booking.BAR & DINING
Food & Drink Openings Newcastle, New South Wales
Opened July 2022
Jana
Newcastle is soon to be the home of celebrated chef Massimo
Speroni and his Michelin-star experience, with the opening of
Jana, the signature restaurant of the new QT Newcastle hotel in
northern New South Wales.
The modern Australian menu will incorporate a hint of Speroni’s
QT Hotels Italian heritage, so diners can expect classic techniques and
flavours mixed with innovative new twists.
There will be a strong focus on local produce as well as a wine
list that leans heavily on the nearby Hunter Valley.
Head to the website to make a booking.
Jana
@QT_Hotels
Guide to NewcastleBAR & DINING
Food & Drink Openings Sydney/Warrane, New South Wales
Opened July 2022
Edition Izakaya
Darling Square has a new nighttime venue, Edition Izakaya. The
new Izakaya, by Edition Roasters, has a menu featuring
Japanese favourites like fried chicken, prawn udon and kingfish
sashimi, as well as a range of skewers cooked on the charcoal.
Drink offerings include a range of Japanese whiskeys, and a
large focus on sake.
Edition Izakaya The venue will add to Darling Square's vast nightlight scene,
joining the hub of Asian venues including XOPP, Haidilao hot
pot, IIKO Mazesoba and Hakatamon Ramen.
Edition Izakaya will be open from Wednesday to Sunday. Head
to the website to make a booking.
Edition Izakaya
@editionroasters
Guide to SydneyBAR & DINING
Food & Drink Openings Swan Valley, Western Australia
Opened July 2022
Valley social
Valley Social has recently opened its doors in Perth’s Swan
Valley, taking over the former Elmar’s venue.
The renovated brewery and restaurant features a spacious
interior with multiple zones to enjoy local craft beers, ciders,
spirits and wines served across three different bars.
Valley social The food menu features fresh local produce, with the venue’s
custom-built ‘black beauty’ smoker serving up a variety of
barbeque meats. Valley Social is also home to the largest glass
micro-brewery kettle in the Southern Hemisphere, with all beers
produced on-site, as well as house spirits.
Located only 30 minutes from the Perth CBD, Valley Social is the
ideal venue to enjoy a weekend afternoon, with a main bar,
Valley Social dining area, spirit lounge, alfresco and outdoor lawn area to kick
back and relax. Head to the website for more information.
@valleysocialperth
Guide to PerthWINERIES, BREWERIES
& DISTILLERIES
Food & Drink Openings Tumbarumba, New South Wales
Opened July 2022
Ladbroken distillery tasting room
Celebrating its first year of trading, Ladbroken Distilling Co. has
launched a new speakeasy, Cocktail Club, and opened its tasting
room to visitors.
Visitors step into a different world when they open the gleaming
copper door, with tasting flights and samples available of the
Ladbroken various spirits crafted on site. The space is compact but includes
a tasting bar, a viewing window into the production area and
distilling Co large apothecary of ingredients on display so guests can see the
distillation process and botanical ingredients up close.
Reservations for the Cocktail Club can be made online.
Bookings are also available for Distillery Discovery Experience, a
first-hand tour showing guests how the spirits are made and
Ladbroken bottled, hosted on Saturdays at midday. Head to the website for
more information.
@ladbroken_distilling_co
Guide to New South WalesWINERIES, BREWERIES
& DISTILLERIES
Food & Drink Openings Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia
Opened July 2022
Haselgrove rooftop cellar door
Surrounded by cabernet sauvignon, shiraz, and mourvèdre
vineyards dating back more than 60 years, Haselgrove Wines
sits in an iconic location that is the perfect blend of history,
beauty and, of course, great wine growing conditions.
Now, the prominent McLaren Vale winery has established a
Haselgrove Wines brand-new rooftop cellar door, with tasting experiences of its
award-winning wines now available to the public.
Visitors will be able to sip on a wide range of Haselgrove’s
offering including wines from their Legend, Origin, Alternative,
First Cut and ‘H by’ Haselgrove series. The Haselgrove Wines
Rooftop Cellar door also offers a great food menu comprising of
hand stretched pizzas and gourmet grazing platters.
Haselgrove Head to the website to make a booking.
Guide to Fleurieu PeninsulaWINERIES, BREWERIES
& DISTILLERIES
Food & Drink Openings Hobart/Nipaluna, Tasmania
Opening late 2022
Moo brew new venue
The oldest craft brewery in Tasmania, Moo Brew is set to develop
an unconventional venue to match its unconventional beers in
Hobart.
Featuring drinks galore, salty snacks and an edgy atmosphere,
this new venue —part taphouse, part bar—will house a
Moo brew nano-brewery for concocting experimental brews in situ, as well
as offering Moo Brew’s classic range of beers.
Located a short walk from Brooke Street Pier—home of the
Mona Roma ferry terminal—the venue is set to begin
welcoming travellers from the end of the year.
Keep an eye on their social page for opening dates.
Moobrew
@moobrewbrewery
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BOUTIQUE HOTELS LUXURY
Accommodation Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Opened June 2022
The Crocodile Hunter Lodge
Inspired by Steve Irwin’s life, legacy and love for wildlife and wild
places, The Crocodile Hunter Lodge offers luxury
accommodation surrounded by wilderness and native fauna,
helping guests reconnect with the natural world.
With unique, family-friendly rustic cabins, and spacious decks
Australia zoo overlooking the vast bushland and wonderful wildlife, guests
staying at The Crocodile Hunter Lodge receive complimentary
breakfast and a gift pack, along with unlimited entry to Australia
Zoo.
The Lodge includes eight family-friendly cabins, including an
accessibility cabin, and offers services and facilities to suit
everyone’s needs, ensuring a pleasant and memorable stay. The
The Crocodile Hunter Lodge Crocodile Hunter Lodge has built a remarkable multi-species
habitat which is home to red kangaroos, emus and koalas.
@crocodilehunterlodge Guests can admire these iconic animals while taking a dip in
Guide to the Sunshine Coast The Billabong, a 25-metre infinity pool, and enjoying a poolside
snack or cocktail from Warrior Restaurant and Bar. Head to the
website to make a booking.GLAMPING &
CAMPING
Accommodation Toodyay, Western Australia
Opened June 2022
Heyscape tiny cabins
Heyscape is a unique accommodation concept offering cosy
and secluded tiny cabins in off-grid nature-filled locations. To
complement the current offering of two-person cabins, a new
family-sized cabin has recently come online near the town of
Toodyay, only one hours’ drive east of Perth.
Independent Located on a working sheep farm, the stylishly appointed cabin
offers sweeping views over the valleys and hillsides. The cabin
includes a queen size bed, bunk bed and a portacot, plus a
kitchenette, outdoor barbeque, indoor shower and composting
toilet, all surrounded by wildlife and nature.
In addition to the Toodyay cabin, Heyscapes has four other
two-person tiny cabins in secluded locations all less than a few
Heyscape hours’ drive from Perth. Head to the website to make a booking.
@heyscape
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Accommodation Melbourne/Narrm, Victoria
Opened July 2022
Scape Living at Franklin
Scape Living has arrived in Franklin, spanning over 52 floors of
co-living accommodation, and allowing guests to work, rest or
play in style.
Scape Living offers guests the ultimate experience, whether
they are staying for short, mid or long term, with access to
Scape service amenities based on the Scape philosophy.
Encompassing 127 fully furnished and spacious designer studio
apartments, Scape Living Franklin is located near the iconic
Queen Victoria Markets as well as Melbourne’s CBD. Head to the
website for more information.
Scape Living
@scapeau
Guide to MelbourneHOTEL
Accommodation Brisbane/Meeanjin, Queensland
Opened July 2022
Hotel Indigo Brisbane city centre
Boutique luxury and lifestyle brand, Hotel Indigo, has launched
its first Queensland hotel, opening Hotel Indigo Brisbane City
Centre in riverside North Quay.
Peppered with hand-painted artworks and murals created by
local Queensland artists including Blends, Leans and Fuzeillear,
IHG each artwork tells a unique Brisbane story that reflects the city’s
history makers, hidden gems and laneways.
The hotel’s food and beverage concepts and outlets, including
the signature restaurant Izakaya Publico, were designed in
consultation with globally recognised consultant Shane Giles
from Blue Salt. Izakaya Publico offers guests and locals an
authentic Japanese dining experience using locally sourced
IHG seasonal produce across the menu which features signature
grilled dishes such as bonito tataki and kushiyaki skewers.
@ihghotels Head to the website to make a reservation.
Guide to brisbaneBOUTIQUE HOTELS LUXURY
Accommodation Berry, New South Wales
Opened July 2022
Linnaeus Farm
The Shoalhaven region is home to the newest
luxury holiday home, Linnaeus Farm.
Just a two-hour drive south of Sydney on the NSW South Coast,
Linnaeus Farm is surrounded by the green rolling hills of its
neighbouring countryside, and the property has everything
independent needed for a family or group getaway, sleeping 10-14 guests.
With a striking street appeal, the gated property offers a Cape
Cod-meets-Scandinavian aesthetic with recycled
brickwork against white cladding, a loft roofline and intricate
stone walls incorporated into the parkland gardens.
Despite the property’s serene countryside appeal,
Linnaeus Farm award-winning restaurants, wineries and stylish boutiques are
all a five minute drive away in Berry village, and Gerroa’s Seven
Guide to New South Wales Mile Beach is just 10 minutes away. Head to the website to make
a booking.BOUTIQUE HOTELS LUXURY
Accommodation Hunter Valley, New South Wales
Opened July 2022
Spicers Tower Lodge returns
The Hunter Valley has welcomed the return of an old friend, as
the iconic Tower Lodge in Pokolbin reopens as Spicers Tower
Lodge after a $6m renovation.
The exclusive retreat is built in a modern Spanish mission style,
featuring warm, earthy textures and colours that blend into the
Spicers Retreats landscape. Handmade Mexican terracotta tiles line the floors,
and adobe-rendered walls catch the sunset over Brokenback
Range. High ceilings will soak up the summer sun and open
fireplaces will keep guests warm in winter.
Leisurely pursuits include archery, bike riding, reading by the
fireplace in the stunning library or lazing idly on the cool tiles of
the courtyard pool. Cloistered walkways framed by timber
Spicers Retreats beams disappear toward suites and a labyrinth of spaces to
explore. Head to the website to make a booking.
@spicersretreats
Guide to the Hunter ValleyBOUTIQUE HOTELS LUXURY
Accommodation Great Barrier Reef, Queensland
Opened July 2022
The House
The House, a world-class reef house situated on the doorstep of
the Great Barrier Reef, has opened its doors to guests seeking
unparalleled levels of privacy and personalised service.
Newly built on a pristine headland of the exclusive Lizard Island,
The House and its adjoining residence The Cottage, make up
Lizard island the Estate, a rare and compelling offering which embody all
things authentically Australian and the opportunity to enjoy
laidback luxury at its finest.
From the awe-inspiring natural beauty of the island, to the
architectural design crafted from materials endemic to the land,
The House is the pinnacle of luxury reef accommodation. With
locally made furnishings and finishes used throughout the
The House at Lizard estate, an exceptional food and wine offering, and experiences
unique to this inimitable pocket of nature, The House offers
@thehouseatlizard complete seclusion and privacy, perfect for multi-generational
Guide to the Great Barrier Reef travellers or special occasions that call for a truly memorable
getaway. Head to the website to make a booking.BOUTIQUE HOTELS LUXURY
Accommodation King Valley, Victoria
Opened July 2022
Lancemore Milawa
Set in the Victorian High Country’s King Valley at the base of the
Alpine National Park, Lancemore Milawa is a boutique hotel set
to reinterpret the vision of a country estate.
Set to unveil a multi-million-dollar refurbishment in September
2022, the Lancemore project is helmed by award-winning
independent interior designer Hana Hakim of The Stella Collective.
Located in one of Australia’s oldest gourmet regions less than
three hours from Melbourne, Lancemore Milawa
will redefine luxury in regional Australia is, with a
fashion-forward space that is sophisticated yet with a
pared-back, unassuming aesthetic. Head to the website for
more information.
Lancemore
Guide to King ValleyGLAMPING & CAMPING SUSTAINABILITY
Accommodation Clare Valley, South Australia
Opened July 2022
Lily and Sadie CABNs
CABN, is launching its first architectural accommodation
escapes in the Clare Valley, the Lily and Sadie CABNs.
With unrivalled views of the surrounding famed Clare region
vineyards and an outlook of the rolling hills throughout the
valley, this accommodation sets new standards and offers
CABN guests an exceptional CABN experience in a private natural
setting.
Starting at $249 per night, the CABNs provide the perfect foray
into an off-grid lifestyle, encouraging rest, relaxation and the
chance to switch off. Head to the website to make a booking.
Cabn Life
@cabn.life
Guide to the Clare ValleyGLAMPING &
CAMPING
Accommodation Bridgetown, Western Australia
Opening August 2022
Serenity gully
Nestled high in the hills overlooking Bridgetown in WA’s South
West, Serenity Gully is a new luxury off-grid eco glamping
experience.
Featuring three beautifully-appointed tents, and situated on
478 acres of private Jarrah forests and fields filled with
Independent wildflowers, native birds and animals, the property allows guests
to truly immerse themselves in nature.
Each tent is fitted with a king-sized bed, ensuite, kitchenette,
lounge area, private fire pit with gas barbeque, plus a cosy
indoor fireplace. Located in the Southern Forests and Valleys
region, the Bridgetown is located a 2.5 hour drive south of Perth.
Head to the website to make a booking.
Serenity Gully
@serenitygully
Guide to Margaret RiverHOTEL
Accommodation Sydney/Warrane, New South Wales
Opening September 2022
InterContinental Sydney Refurb
First opened in 1985, the iconic InterContinental Sydney has
been undergoing extensive $110 million renovations since 2020.
It will unveil its new product to the public from September this
year.
Thoughtfully respecting and celebrating the heritage-listed
Intercontinental building and its deep-rooted stories, local architecture studio
Woods Bagot has redesigned the hotel with the sophisticated
and worldly guest in mind.
InterContinental Sydney’s new design is a contemporary
interpretation of the building’s historical significance and
evolution, as well as its prestigious location on the doorstep of
Sydney Royal Botanic Garden and Circular Quay. The building’s
Intercontinental Sydney existing materiality is being maintained while innovative
touches, new fine food and beverage experiences, and an
@intercontinentalsydney updated colour palette will breathe new life into the classical
Guide to Sydney architecture. Head to the website for more information.INSERT BACKGROUND IMAGE Thank you Nyinyikay Yolngu Homeland, Northern Territory
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