Escape to a heavenly bayside retreat
Find Hamptons-styled LUXURY and a SECLUDED seaside haven in this slice of Port Stephens paradise.
WINTER’S approaching and you deserve a break. You’re longing to be anchored in a private paradise where worries are left at the door, but how to locate such treasure alludes you. May we gift you a clue? Just look for the signs: three hours’ drive north of Sydney, talc white sand, pale turquoise waters, ‘Resort guests only past this point’. You’ve arrived, a luxury haven by the sea. Checking into the classic Hamptons-styled lounge at THE ANCHORAGE PORT STEPHENS, your luggage is whisked away and replaced with a glass of premium sparkling. The decor, although straight from a luxury magazine, feels as comfortable as cable-knitted cashmere, and you sink into its caress. Plans are made around you but you’re already too relaxed to care. White-washed, split-level loft rooms are splashed with nautical hints, botanical artworks and mirrors that bring nature even closer. A king-size bed sits central in an observatory, like a giant pearl in its shell. Slung across it, a fishing net-inspired throw hints toward the catch of the day being you - and at this point, who could argue?
At HERRING, you’re swept THE WILD away by destination dining at its finest. The restaurant’s contemporary menu features rock oysters from nearby waters, sublime scallops and line-caught local fish, perfectly matched with the region’s wines. You prolong the night with a whiskey tasting at intimate BAR. MOBY’S You wake to nature outside the enormous bay windows. Your breathing syncs with the music of waves, lapping against the break wall. Peace and perfection. Step onboard a luxury yacht and glide across the waters of the bay. Dolphins frolic beside you in a deserted cove as you saunter barefoot; add a picnic basket of indulgent spoils and you will never forget the moment. You set sail as the sun and temperatures slowly start to sink, and find a warm welcome fireside on your return. Cycling downhill from morning coffee in neighbouring Nelson Bay the next day, you recall the freedom of childhood and simpler times. A quick dip in the heated adults-only infinity pool, followed by a salt scrub and luxurious massage in and you’re SPA LUCCA, completely renewed and homeward bound. Catch and release; wise words for travellers. Abandon the helm and let The Anchorage Port Stephens steer your next escape.
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