It’s no secret that Australia is full of incredible locations. A land of natural beauty and extreme contrasts, there’s something for everyone, whether you prefer a luxurious oceanside escape or a digital detox in the desert. There’s no shortage of luxury lodges in Australia, so if you’re looking for inspiration for your next trip, here are our top picks for the best remote luxury lodges throughout the country. Post updated July 2026.
Qualia, Queensland
Surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef and all its beauty, there’s really nowhere that quite compares to the exclusive qualia resort on Hamilton Island. Situated at the northern tip of the island, qualia has become synonymous with a luxury island escape, and has quickly made a name for itself as one of Australia’s most exclusive luxury lodges. With private pavilions nestled into the natural landscape, you’ll feel as if you have these incredible views all to yourself. Some pavilions also come with private pools, giving you every reason to stay in and soak up the sunshine from the privacy of your own deck.
Location: Hamilton Island, Queensland Nearest airport: Hamilton Island Number of rooms: 60
Read our full review: qualia Resort Review: Hamilton Island’s Best Stay
Lizard Island, Queensland
After a one-hour scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns, you’ll arrive at the incredible oasis that is Lizard Island. This is without a doubt one of the most isolated lodges in our lineup, all the more reason to book a stay here if you need an escape from reality. As the only resort on the island, guests are afforded extreme privacy, with 24 pristine white sand beaches to explore and the Great Barrier Reef right off almost any one of them.
Location: Great Barrier Reef, Queensland Nearest airport: 1-hour scenic flight from Cairns Number of rooms: 40
Read our full review: Lizard Island Resort Review: Great Barrier Reef
Saffire, Tasmania
On Tasmania’s East Coast lies one of the most exclusive lodges in the country, with a setting to match. Set against a backdrop of the Hazards, Saffire Freycinet is one of the most scenic lodges anywhere in Australia. The food philosophy here takes guests on a gastronomic journey through the island’s most celebrated produce, expect plenty of seafood, freshly harvested fruit and vegetables, famous local leatherwood honey, and a generous selection of Tasmanian wines. Saffire also partners with Save the Tasmanian Devil, giving guests the chance to see Tasmanian devils in a natural habitat as part of their stay. If you want an all-inclusive lodge that takes care of everything from start to finish, this is one for the books, just be sure to book well ahead, as it’s consistently one of the most sought-after stays in Australia.
Location: Freycinet, Tasmania Nearest airport: Hobart Number of rooms: 20
Capella Lodge, New South Wales
One of the smallest lodges in our lineup, Capella Lodge is an idyllic island dream. Expect privacy, seclusion, and a hands-on approach to ensuring every guest’s needs are met and exceeded. The lodge is tucked away on the dramatic Lord Howe Island, one of Australia’s best-kept secrets, home to an array of day hikes ranging widely in difficulty, plus plenty to see and explore underwater.
Location: Lord Howe Island, New South Wales Nearest airport: Lord Howe Island (2-hour flight from Sydney)Number of rooms: 9
Arkaba, South Australia
Nestled in an ancient landscape with millions of years of geological history, Arkaba is the Flinders Ranges’ crowning jewel. This is where your worries come to escape you, and you’ll leave feeling more connected to nature than ever. The lodge offers accommodation at the homestead, or for the more adventurous, a multi-day trek throughout the conservancy. The land was once a working farming station and has since been restored to its natural beauty with a focus on conservation. If you’re wishing to escape the daily grind, this is one of the most authentic and unforgettable ways to do it.
Location: Flinders Ranges, South Australia Nearest airport: Port Augusta Number of rooms: 5
Pretty Beach House, New South Wales
With just four private pavilions, Pretty Beach House offers the smallest and most curated guest experience on this list. Expect to be looked after from the moment you arrive, with a small team always on hand to ensure an unforgettable stay. What we really love about this lodge is its recognition and respect for the traditional custodians of the land, guests are greeted on arrival with a traditional smoke ceremony, song, dance, and dreamtime stories told by an elder. It’s a genuinely grounding experience that will leave you feeling more connected to the land we know today as Australia.
Location: Pretty Beach, New South Wales Nearest airport: Sydney Airport (90-minute drive) Number of rooms: 4
Longitude 131, Northern Territory
Located in the heart of Australia, Longitude 131 is the most incredible lodge to base yourself for visiting Ayers Rock (Uluru). This lodge is not only situated at the nation’s spiritual heart, but will also make sure you leave knowing more about the sacred land of which you are visiting. The desert backdrop is the perfect excuse for some stargazing under the dark sky reserves, completed with a gastronomic menu that will leave you feeling inspired by the simplicity of our nation’s most prized produce.
Location: Ayers Rock (Uluru), Northern Territory
Nearest airport: Ayers Rock (15 minutes drive)
Number of rooms: 16
Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley, New South Wales
If a countryside retreat is more your style, look no further than Emirates One&Only in the Wolgan Valley, a 2.5 hour drive northwest of Sydney. Set on 7,000 acres of a conservation and wildlife reserve, you can rest assured you will feel a world away from reality despite the convenience of being just a drive from Sydney. The lodge itself occupies just one percent of the land mass, so you can bet on spending a lot of your time outdoors in nature, making the most of the surrounds. Each of the forty free-standing villas boasts its own private pool, double-sided fireplace and private verandah, making this one of the most iconicly Australian escapes on offer.
Location: Wolgan Valley, New South Wales
Nearest airport: Sydney (2.5 hours drive)
Number of rooms: 40
Sal Salis, Western Australia
If you can’t decide between the outback and the reef, you won’t have to if you choose to stay at Sal Salis in the Ningaloo Reef of Western Australia. This lodge is set on the backdrop of the World Heritage listed Cape Range National Park, overlooking the World Heritage listed Ningaloo Reef. And with so much determination to protect the environment, you better believe it is a backdrop worth protecting! Expect the ultimate glamping accommodation on offer, with wilderness tents that are designed to blend in to the dunes. But as this is a list of luxury lodges in Australia, you can rest assured there will be a hot shower on offer each evening as well as a lounge, bar and library to kick back and take in the epic views.
Location: Ningaloo Reef
Nearest airport: Exmouth (Plus a 1.5 hour drive)
Number of rooms: 16
Brooke Saward founded World of Wanderlust as a place to share inspiration from her travels and to inspire others to see our world. She now divides her time between adventures abroad and adventures in the kitchen, with a particular weakness for French pastries.
