Now that the UK , along with the rest of the Northern Hemisphere, is fast falling into another frigid winter, your mind may have dared to dream of the other side of the globe – you know, the side that’s casually cruising into a summer of late 20Cs: Australia.
Whether inspired by bucket list dreams to dive the Great Barrier Reef, cuddle with koalas or bathe on Bondi’s golden sands, a trip Down Under is the height of adventure, with a range of holidays as vast as the country itself on offer to every intrepid traveller.
To make the most of the far-flung journey, we’ve rounded up the best bargains on all kinds of decadent Aussie getaways to inject some Antipodean luxury into your next long-haul holiday.
From chic city breaks to Brisbane to price-slashed ocean villas in the idyllic Whitsundays, here’s how to head down under for less in 2024.
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Reef View Hotel, Hamilton Island
Luxury Escapes
The Whitsunday’s Hamilton Island is a turquoise tropical paradise for sunseekers looking to unwind in style and at the Reef View Hotel, dining, entertainment and lagoon swimming pools welcome couples and families into the setting of laidback luxury. Book with Luxury Escapes now to save 38 per cent on B&B sea-view rooms including a daily breakfast, $100 hotel credit for dining, spa and tour bookings and complimentary use of the island shuttle and the hotel’s watersports equipment.
Four nights from £856 based on two adults sharing a sea-view room; £4,745 with return flights and airport transfers from London Heathrow to Hamilton Island included. Arriving 24 March 2024.
Elysian Retreat, Whitsundays
Mr & Mrs Smith
With space for only 20 guests, this adults-only Whitsunday retreat embodies castaway couture in its 10 oceanfront villas, complete with sunset view terraces and rainfall outdoor showers, a magnesium mineral pool and a rejuvenating Jala Spa. Think guided meditation sessions, glass-bottom kayaking and Asian fusion dishes for dinner. Better still, book now with Mr & Mrs Smith for 20 per cent savings on stays longer than five nights taken between 24 October 2023–31 March 2025 and a complimentary acupressure foot…
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