Australian_Traveller-May.June.July_2019

KARMAROTTNEST

Secludedbeaches,turquoiseseas,storiedhistoryandthe

friendliestmarsupialsyou’llevermeet:Experiencea unique

heritagehotelinstunningRottnestIsland,WesternAustralia.The

premierplacetostayonRottnestIsland,KarmaRottnestoffers

a sereneretreatinwhichtorelaxandrecharge.Itsspacious,

sprawlingdesignallowsplentyofroomforeveryonetosavour

theirownlittlepieceofparadise.Treatyourselftoa blissful,

revitalisingKarmaSpatreatmentsetina heritagehouse;play

aleisurely round ofgolfatoneofWA’s finestcourses;indulge

yourselfinthefreshestandtastiestMediterraneancuisineatRiva

Restaurant;orsimplyrelaxbythepoolwitha signaturecocktail,

enjoyanice-coldbeerandcrispypizzaatthewarmandintimate

Gov’sSportsBar,thenmakenewfriendsovera gameofbarefoot

bowls.Thechoiceisallyours.

VISITkarmarottnest.com

AT PROMOTION

MACKAY: WHERE GOURMET DELIGHTS AND

NATURALWONDERSABOUND

OnthesparklingstretchofQueenslandcoastbetween

RockhamptonandAirlieBeach,Mackayticksa mightyarray

ofboxesasa holidayspot.If it’snatureyou’reafter,tryyour

luckatcatchinga barramundiorspottinga platypusamong

therainforests.Treatyourselftoa mealatoneoftheleading

restaurantsintheregion– you’llbeparticularlyspoiltforchoice

whenit comestodelicious,localproduce.Soakuptheculture

ina hostofhistoricaloutbackminingtowns,orjustlosetrack

oftimeexploringMackay’sinner-cityArtDecobuildingsand

publicartdisplays.Andyousimplycan’tvisitthisregionwithout

enjoyingthegloriousnaturallandscapeandwildlifeofthearea.

CatchsightofAustralia’siconicwallabiesandkangaroosfeeding

ontheshorelineatCapeHillsboroughBeach(alsoknownasthe

CasuarinaBeach)asthesunrisesovertheCoralSea.

VISITmackayregion.com

THE COCOS KEELING

ISLANDS

Imagine palm trees swaying

in the breeze, unspoiled

white-sand beaches and

waters varying between

brilliant navy blues to the

lightest, clearest turquoises

imaginable. Now picture your

days filled with hammock

naps, swims or strolls

along far-off beaches, ocean

activities and magnificent

sunsets without the crowds.

Congratulations! You have

arrived at Australia’s most

idyllic island getaway. The

unbelievably pristine Cocos

Keeling Islands form a little

oasis hideaway where you

can escape the worries of

the world. Experiences

range from the adrenalin

rush of kiteboarding to

visiting uninhabited islands,

fishing for your own catch

of the day, experiencing the

unique culture of the Cocos

Malay locals and much more.

The region is home to an

incredible array of marine

life, with more than 500

species of fish, 100 species of

hard corals and 600 species

of molluscs. With warm days

and balmy evenings year-

round, these idyllic isles truly

are paradise defined.

VISIT

cocoskeelingislands.com.au

STAYCATION MADE SIMPLE
The recently opened Ruby Apartments are the jewel in Surfers
Paradise’s crown. This apartment-style hotel offers everything you
want out of any staycation. If you’re seeking some well-deserved
couple time without the kids, you’ll find fun, relaxation, fine dining
and romance aplenty. With various room types to suit everyone, your
home-away-from-home will be plush and welcoming, with windows
and balconies capturing gorgeous Gold Coast sunsets (just add wine).
For families, The Ruby Apartments’ self-contained apartments are
well geared for mini holidaymakers, combining modern indulgence
with homely aspects. The three-bedroom sky suites will host even
the largest families and wow the kids with the most incredible views
of the Gold Coast from your perch, way high up in the sky – plus The
Ruby Apartments also share neighbouring Paradise Resort’s amazing
waterpark! Whichever way you go – kid-free or family friendly – a
staycation at The Ruby Apartments is the best way to recharge.

VISIT therubycollection.com.au; 07 5689 4300.