Qualia, Qld

Having taken out this award now for too many years to remember, there is little doubt that qualia is in a field of its own when it come to luxury in Australia; indeed it competes with the best of the best on a global stage “Luxury, serenity, visually spectacular scenery, wonderful food and fantastic service: our best travel experience in the world!” said one reader. And while we can’t see qualia relinquishing its title any time soon, it is heartening to see the list of runners-up gaining more depth every year.

Best luxury hotel/resort/lodge RUNNERS UP Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley, NSW Saffire Freycinet, Tas Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island, SA Park Hyatt Sydney, NSW Boutique hotel winner RUNNERS UP Halcyon House, NSW QT Sydney, NSW Art Series - The Olsen, Vic COMO The Treasury Perth, WA