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TASMANIA Ethelmont Rise

It’s as if you’ve stepped back in time when you arrive at Ethelmont Rise in Sandy Bay, Hobart. Built in 1929, the three-bedroom house has recently been restored and is filled with artworks, antique furniture and old-world wallpapers. Its views of the River Derwent give you a sense of calm and it’s a great spot to unwind and explore the natural beauty of southeast Tasmania. To book, visit airbnb.com.au, search Ethelmont Rise, Sandy Bay.

Coast House

On the tip of Beaupre Point with paddocks behind you and the Huon River in front, Coast House is the place to escape the busyness of everyday life. The modern, open-plan, two-bedroom house has timber-framed glass doors bringing the water views inside, while the soaring ceiling adds to the sense of space. The kitchen is stocked with gourmet meals and wine, so all you need to do is sit by the fire and relax with a book. To book, telephone 0409 446 290 or visit coasthousetasmania.com >

It’s as if you’ve stepped back in time when you arrive at Ethelmont Rise.

KETCHUP’S BANK GLAMPING Designed for couples, these luxury tents, a 90-minute drive from Brisbane, have heated queen beds, kitchens and bathrooms. You can watch the wallabies feed from your balcony. 726 Green Hills Rd, Boonah, Queensland. To book, telephone (07) 5463 4592 or visit ketchupsbankclamping.com.au

THE COTTAGE

Enjoy bed and breakfast at Conondale Station, a 930-hectare cattle property on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. To book, visit conondalestation.com.au

THE LITTLE COOKING SCHOOL

Take a cooking class, sample some local wine and then stay overnight at the stylish four-bedroom accommodation.

6 Henry Lawson Dr, Mudgee, NSW. To book, telephone 0400 417 711 or visit littlecookingschoolmudgee.com.au

PETER RABBIT GARDEN

One for the kids; wander through the garden which retells the story of Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit. There are also seven self-contained cottages onsite.

Riversdale Estate, 222 Denholms Rd, Cambridge, Tasmania. To book, telephone (03) 6248 5555 or visit thepeterrabbitgarden.com.au

CLOCKWISE, FROM RIGHT One of the three beautiful bedrooms at Ethelmont Rise; the desk and wallpaper are in keeping with the age of the house, dating from 1929; an antique cabinet has been repurposed as a vanity in the bathroom. FACING PAGE Views of the River Derwent and Hobart from Ethelmont Rise.

Hillview Dairy in Queensland’s Currumbin Valley is a rustic retreat for two in a converted 100-year-old dairy. The only noise you’ll hear during your stay is mooing in the distance.