{"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":"2026-07-02T10:41:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T00:41:33","slug":"cosiest-winter-escapes-in-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/cosiest-winter-escapes-in-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Winter Escapes in Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From snow-capped Cradle Mountain to the vine-covered hills of the Hunter Valley, these are Australia’s finest winter escapes \u2013 all within a long weekend of home.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Australia<\/a>‘s winter escapes offer something you won’t find in Europe or Japan: vast, quiet landscapes with no crowds. Think misty mountains, countryside estates, a local pinot noir and a wool sweater rather than a parka. Most of these properties sit within two to three hours of a capital city, which means the best winter escapes in Australia are also some of the most achievable \u2013 a long weekend is all it takes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

The Yarra Valley, Daylesford<\/a> and the Mornington Peninsula<\/a> all make a strong case for staying close to home in winter \u2013 misty mornings, cellar doors that lean into the cold, and spa towns purpose-built for doing very little, very well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The building has been a Sorrento landmark since 1875 \u2013 four storeys of limestone overlooking Port Philip Bay. This stay is a no-brainer during the summer months but there’s just as much reason to visit in winter: the Aurora Spa & Bathhouse comes into its own when the weather turns, CeeCee’s Dining Room is warmer and more convivial with the outdoor tables empty, and the Mornington Peninsula’s wineries and hot springs circuit is considerably easier to navigate without the summer crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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