Discover six of the very best AirBnb’s in NSW, VIC and Tasmania
Regional Australia has a lot to supply with images alternatives starting from large open plains and desert wonders, to coastal coves, countless seashores and world-heritage rainforests.
When photographing a current roadtrip from Brisbane to Tasmania, we stayed in some fairly particular locations and I needed to share them with you right here.
Each photograph journey wants a great base, someplace near dawn and sundown spots, someplace you possibly can loosen up, edit, unwind and plan your adventures for the next day. These six Airbnb’s are my suggestions for the places famous, keep an evening, keep per week and luxuriate in being surrounded by magnificence and having that each one necessary comfy house to recharge.
The Hangout, Port Campbell, VIC
Having been to Port Campbell beforehand, I knew a vacation residence would go well with completely for our current journey to {photograph} the shoreline of The Nice Ocean Street.
Spying The Hangout on Airbnb, I booked it just by the photographs showcasing the hammocks and chill space. Upon arrival, I noticed we have been smack bang on the cliff tops, a brief stroll from cafes, pubs and eating places and completely positioned to return and go as we photographed dawn and sundown.
This property felt coastal, calming and supplied the best base for our images adventures within the space. I fully confess to skipping a sundown shoot as a result of I used to be too relaxed swinging within the hammock upstairs and studying a guide…it was bliss!
There’s loads of room for a household, though it was simply the 2 of us staying, it was good to have some additional house and I beloved calling my niece to facetime and present her the lovable Koala print and toys! If you happen to’re a household heading for Port Campbell, this property might be excellent for you.
Comfy beds, an exquisite lounge space and kitchen outfitted with all the things it is advisable to get pleasure from your keep. I additionally extremely advocate visiting the Grassroots Deli Café and REAL Italian only a 5min stroll away, so scrumptious!
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Blackwood Tree Cottage, Evandale, TAS
If, like me, you’re a fan of the English TV reveals like Location, Location, Location or Escape to the Nation…keep right here. Evandale itself appears like a picture-perfect little village crammed with quaint cottages, gorgeous gardens and historic buildings.
Blackwood Tree Cottage is your key to residing the village life in luxurious. Nestled behind the native pub, gallery and vintage retailer, the cottage is the kind of place the place one door results in the following and divulges one thing much more thrilling.
A staircase to the second flooring and transformed attic space reveals probably the most spectacular conversion with large home windows letting within the morning gentle, a day mattress, succulent backyard and only a lovely house to get pleasure from breakfast.
That mentioned, it’s additionally situated proper subsequent door to the well-known Ingleside Bakery and Café, a should for breakfast, brunch or lunch!
The massive tub is good for a soak after exploring the close by Ben Lomond Nationwide Park, or resulting from it’s location proper close to Launceston Airport, it might be the beginning or finish of your journey exploring Tasmania.
Magnolia Cottages, Orange, NSW
This lovely terrace home felt like entering into a trendy resort. Clearly the proprietor has impeccable style in décor as a result of I stored stopping whereas bringing the suitcase in to say, ‘ooo, wow, love that!’.
It’s cute, charming, compact and ideally situated close to central Orange. Our keep right here was brief however candy, spending two nights to discover the native wineries and surroundings. I used to be a bit blown away by how a lot I favored Orange, what was meant to be a fast cease on our route from Brisbane to Canberra, grew to become one in all our favorite locations.
One factor to notice about Magnolia Cottage is the bedding, it felt like a dream. Biscuits, candies, espresso and recent milk have been left within the kitchen, offering the right nibbles to get pleasure from within the again courtyard every morning.
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Willinga Park, Bawley Level, NSW
Get up to kangaroos fortunately munching on the grass as you sip a morning espresso and look out over the encompassing farmland and bush. This spot is particular.
If you happen to’re looking for a South Coast escape the place you possibly can really feel such as you’re away from all of it, but additionally have cafes, a small city and delightful seashores a brief drive away – that is the spot.
Bawley Level is one in all my favorite components of the South Coast. Not solely was I born simply down the highway, the seashores and salt air right here have such a refreshing and awakening tonic that assist to recharge and actually make you loosen up.
Nestled beneath the timber and excessive atop a hill, this AirBnb has all the weather to destress. An enormous residing space, large deck full with deck chairs, top-of-the-line beds I’ve slept in for a really very long time with tremendous soft carpet. There’s additionally….a spa tub. Having fun with a glass of crimson wine within the spa after a day on the seashore was such an ideal solution to spend every night.
Close by, you should definitely seize a espresso and toastie from FLO espresso van overlooking Gannet Seaside on Malibu Drive, earlier than exploring some native favourites like Murramarang Seaside, Dolphin Level and a drive as much as Mollymook.
The Armidale Residences, Armidale, NSW
Driving by the countryside of New England, there’s a particular freshness to the air. Areas really feel that little extra open than elsewhere and paddocks disappear into the space so far as your eyes can see with wild flowers and gum timber blowing within the wind.
Arriving to The Armidale felt like a heat hug. Having moved home the day past, this was the primary day of our Queensland to Tasmania highway journey. My goodness, what a aid it was to open the gate and see what was hidden behind the superbly inexperienced hedge at this AirBnb.
Littlie luxuries are seen from the second you open the door. An enormous comfy sofa and lounge space leads by to the open plan kitchen and onward to the lavatory. Now that is the place I dropped my jaw a bit. A large stand alone tub sits on a raised platform, begging you to throw in some bubbles and crank the nice and cozy water. Not solely that, there’s a separate bathe room the dimensions of a small bed room, it’s like a day spa you’d pay to go to!
Nation appeal is clear all through the bedrooms with excessive ceilings, a hearth and timber flooring that provides it such a homey and welcoming really feel. Snuggled underneath the attractive bedding, we awoke to sunshine and beloved sitting in mattress studying whereas the hedge and flowers outdoors have been seen by the bay window.
Bonus factors for the espresso store and creperie subsequent door, we stayed three nights and each morning sat within the yard, watching the birds and absorbing the solar whereas devouring the crepes!
Positioned in a central a part of Armidale, it’s a simple stroll into eating places and pubs, or a brief drive to some unimaginable pure wonders like Dangar Falls.
Bushy Summers, Strahan, TAS
A spot the place you possibly can spend your days gazing out the window, scorching tea in hand as you watch waves gently lapping the shore and a nightfall color palette fill the sky.
A spot the place geese arrive in your doorstep to say good morning, the place your creativity comes alive and someplace you possibly can fully loosen up, discover the pure environment then snuggle in a cushty house within the night.
Welcome to Bushy Summers in Lettes Bay, Tasmania.
For this Airbnb, I’ve written a complete visible assessment as a result of it’s simply so, so particular. Staying in Strahan is like escaping to the wilderness for just a few days of calm, quiet bliss.
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Howdy! I’m the founder and photographer behind The Wandering Lens.
With 17+yrs expertise as knowledgeable journey and panorama photographer, all recommendation discovered on this web site is from my private expertise on the highway. I hope it’s helpful on your personal travels and would love to listen to within the feedback about your journeys and experiences all over the world.