{"id":8417,"date":"2025-06-04T19:28:22","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T19:28:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/?p=8417"},"modified":"2025-06-09T15:14:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T15:14:43","slug":"hats-off-to-luxury-lodges-of-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/hats-off-to-luxury-lodges-of-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"Hats Off to Luxury Lodges of Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Congratulations to Luxury Lodges of Australia on 15 years of connecting travelers to experiential luxury in Australia&#8217;s\u00a0wilderness, reefs, outback, desert, rainforest, wine and food regions, and coastline. Ian Swain recalls with pride being at the launch 15 years ago\u2014how the industry has changed and we&#8217;ve all grown together! (pictured above: Pretty Beach House, New South Wales)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How It Started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since its launch in 2010, Luxury Lodges of Australia has redefined how travellers from around the world experience Australia\u2019s extraordinary landscapes and hospitality, in style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luxury Lodges of Australia Executive Chair Penny Rafferty said when the founding members first came together in 2009, they recognized that Australia offered something distinctive to luxury travelers, but that perceptions of Australia as a destination did not, at that time, reflect this new era of experiential luxury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Luxury Lodges of Australia Now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, the lodges collectively deliver more than 350 individual experiences that connect their guests with place. They offer rare and privileged access to some of Australia\u2019s most extraordinary landscapes, high levels of hospitality, diverse experiences, people and what makes Australia, distinctively Australian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The anniversary highlights the broader impact of the twenty member properties, all located in regional Australia. Each lodge partners with local producers, artists, makers and specialist guides, collectively doing business with more than 4,000 local \u2013 mostly small \u2013 Australian businesses, stimulating the regional economies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Locations include many World Heritage-listed areas, and range from spectacular wilderness, reefs, outback, desert, rainforest, bountiful wine and food regions, and coastline. While each lodge offers its own unique experiences, the defining characteristics that united the collection at its inception remain consistent today \u2013 exceptional hospitality, authentic experiences, and showcasing the best of Australian landscapes, produce, wine, wildlife and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>What sets us apart as a collection is that our lodges have always been more than just a place to stay. Each property is in an extraordinary location with a compelling reason to go there and \u2018do\u2019 something. Together, we\u2019ve created a distinctively Australian brand of experiential luxury that resonates with global travelers seeking real experiences of place.<\/p>\n<cite>Penny Rafferty, Executive Chair<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>We can&#8217;t help but think how perfectly this statement fits with our philosophy of <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/luxury-with-heart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luxury With Heart<\/a><\/em>.&nbsp;From connecting with people in their cultures to encountering wildlife in their natural habitats to enjoying impeccable accommodations in breathtaking landscapes, luxury and connection truly can go hand-in-hand. By working with travel partners who are as passionate about exceptional service as they are about nature, wildlife, and their local communities, Swain Destinations ensures that travelers experience unparalleled luxury while having a positive impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Swain Destinations Luxury Lodge Partners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/australia\/lodging-details\/323\/arkaba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"8418\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Arkaba-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Arkaba-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Arkaba-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Arkaba-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Arkaba-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Arkaba.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/australia\/lodging-details\/323\/arkaba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arkaba<br>South Australia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/australia\/lodging-details\/207\/capella-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"8419\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Capella-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Capella-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Capella-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Capella-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Capella-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Capella.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/australia\/lodging-details\/207\/capella-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Capella Lodge<br>New South Wales<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/australia\/lodging-details\/351\/el-questro-homestead\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"8421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ElQuestro-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ElQuestro-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ElQuestro-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ElQuestro-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ElQuestro-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ElQuestro.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/australia\/lodging-details\/351\/el-questro-homestead\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">El Questro Homestead<br>Western Australia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/australia\/lodging-details\/339\/lake-house-daylesford\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"8420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LakeHouse-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LakeHouse-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LakeHouse-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LakeHouse-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LakeHouse-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LakeHouse.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/australia\/lodging-details\/339\/lake-house-daylesford\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lake House<br>Victoria<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/australia\/lodging-details\/275\/lizard-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"8423\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LizardIsland-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LizardIsland-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LizardIsland-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LizardIsland-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LizardIsland-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LizardIsland.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/australia\/lodging-details\/275\/lizard-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lizard Island Resort<br>Queensland<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/australia\/lodging-details\/229\/longitude-131%C2%B0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"8422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Longitude131-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Longitude131-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Longitude131-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Longitude131-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Longitude131-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Longitude131.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/australia\/lodging-details\/229\/longitude-131%C2%B0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Longitude 131\u00b0<br>Northern Territory<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/australia\/lodging-details\/1125\/mount-mulligan-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"8424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MountMulligan-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MountMulligan-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MountMulligan-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MountMulligan-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MountMulligan-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MountMulligan.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/australia\/lodging-details\/1125\/mount-mulligan-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mount Mulligan Lodge<br>Northern Territory<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/australia\/lodging-details\/997\/pretty-beach-house\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"8425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Orpheus-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Orpheus-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Orpheus-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Orpheus-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Orpheus-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Orpheus.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/australia\/lodging-details\/997\/pretty-beach-house\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pretty Beach House<br>New South Wales<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/australia\/lodging-details\/274\/qualia-great-barrier-reef\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"8426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/qualia-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/qualia-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/qualia-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/qualia-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/qualia-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/qualia.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/australia\/lodging-details\/274\/qualia-great-barrier-reef\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">qualia<br>Queensland<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/australia\/lodging-details\/254\/saffire-freycinet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"8429\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SaffireFreycinet-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SaffireFreycinet-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SaffireFreycinet-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SaffireFreycinet-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SaffireFreycinet-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SaffireFreycinet.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/australia\/lodging-details\/254\/saffire-freycinet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saffire Freycinet<br>Tasmania<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/australia\/lodging-details\/347\/sal-salis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"8427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SalSalis-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SalSalis-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SalSalis-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SalSalis-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SalSalis-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SalSalis.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/australia\/lodging-details\/347\/sal-salis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sal Salis<br>Western Australia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/australia\/lodging-details\/272\/silky-oaks-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"8430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SilkyOaks-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SilkyOaks-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SilkyOaks-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SilkyOaks-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SilkyOaks-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SilkyOaks.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/australia\/lodging-details\/272\/silky-oaks-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silky Oaks Lodge<br>Queensland<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/australia\/lodging-details\/186\/southern-ocean-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"8428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SouthernOceanLodge-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SouthernOceanLodge-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SouthernOceanLodge-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SouthernOceanLodge-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SouthernOceanLodge-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SouthernOceanLodge.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/australia\/lodging-details\/186\/southern-ocean-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Southern Ocean Lodge<br>South Australia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/australia\/lodging-details\/283\/spicers-peak-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"8431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SpicersPeak-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SpicersPeak-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SpicersPeak-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SpicersPeak-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SpicersPeak-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SpicersPeak.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/australia\/lodging-details\/283\/spicers-peak-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spicers Peak Lodge<br>Queensland<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/australia\/lodging-details\/598\/true-north-adventure-cruises\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"8432\" 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Australia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team of Master Designers of Luxury Travel can customize an itinerary of luxury lodges in Australia just for you. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact us<\/a> today to start planning! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congratulations to Luxury Lodges of Australia on 15 years of connecting travelers to experiential luxury in Australia&#8217;s\u00a0wilderness, reefs, outback, desert, rainforest, wine and food regions, and coastline. 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