{"id":2363,"date":"2024-06-25T12:31:01","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T02:31:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/cosiest-winter-escapes-in-australia\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T16:14:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T05:14:26","slug":"cosiest-winter-escapes-in-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/cosiest-winter-escapes-in-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"Cosiest Winter Escapes in Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Winter in Australia’s southern states means it’s time to venture into the countryside, snuggle up before a roaring fire and warm your bones with a decadent nightcap. <\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As colder months approach in certain states, we dream of destinations that celebrate misty mountains, quaint countryside estates and the magic of a local pinot noir \u2013 highlights of Australian<\/a> winter. Make the most of these brisk mornings in your thickest wool sweater while staying warm in some of the most beautiful, secluded regional destinations.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter escapes in Victoria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hotel Frangos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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You don\u2019t need to travel far to experience the cosy ambience of a Parisian winter when Daylesford\u2019s Hotel Frangos is just 90 minutes outside of Melbourne. This boutique stay immerses you in the charm of this historic Victorian<\/a> town as it’s right on the main street, marked by the naked vines that trim the exteriors of this landmark building. Daylesford is the perfect destination to idle away during winter in Australia with its abundance of antique shops, restaurants, art galleries and of course, the Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa<\/a> natural hot springs.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Victoria’s Yarra Valley is made for a cosy winter escape, with its crackling fireplaces, hearty red wines, comforting food and misty landscapes. For boutique luxury amid the vines, check in and chill out at Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley, which was recently elevated with a $7 million revamp. Good food at Restaurant 1309, good wine at the cellar door and blissful spa treatments: what better way to escape winter’s chill?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter escapes in New South Wales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant & Spa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This luxe boutique hotel, on the Central Coast’s national-park-covered Bouddi peninsula, is just a 90-minute drive from Sydney, but a complete vibe shift. Here, you can cocoon yourself in ultimate style, where private suites and individual cottages, hidden among mature trees, feature Hamptons-inspired decor and Ralph Lauren furnishings. After breakfast prepared with ingredients from the estate gardens, head out for a coastal walk, keeping an eye out for whales in migration season, before winding down at the spa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains by MGallery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Imagine rolling mountains cloaked in morning mist, where native gum trees shimmer with a mystical blue glow under the first light of dawn. Amid the beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed region, you\u2019ll find an idyllic winter escape at Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains by MGallery. Rug up in your thickest wool socks and step outside your chalet-style room to revel in crisp morning air and the blessed bushwalking terrain of Jamison Valley. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch as the landscape transforms from ancient rock formations to cascading waterfalls. Then, return for a hearty meal and a haven warmed by a glowing fire as you step into the Embers Grill Restaurant \u2013 or another of the resort\u2019s five exceptional eateries \u2013 before ending the night sipping a robust single malt at Two Doctors Whiskey Tavern.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chateau Elan at The Vintage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Didn’t make it for the European summer? Find your slice of Tuscany in the Hunter Valley<\/a> at Chateau Elan at The Vintage. Set within its own 100 acres, the property is surrounded by rolling greenery and leafy vineyards. With a restaurant serving flame-grilled and smoked favourites, a Greg Norman-designed 18-hole golf course and a spa onsite, complete with two outdoor mineral spa pools, you won’t need to go far, but the call of the 150 cellar doors in the vicinity may lure you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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