Berenbell Vineyard Retreat, Hunter Valley

Australia Day is the perfect excuse to get back to nature and explore all the spectacular gifts Mother Nature has bestowed upon us. Here are 10 of the best stand-out properties that promise a truly unforgettable – and distinctly Australian – experience.

Australia is about so much more than its major city centres – from beaches to deserts, we lay claim to some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes on the planet. HotelsCombined have listed 10 incredible country retreats worth seeing.

7. Berenbell Vineyard Retreat, Hunter Valley, New South Wales

Location: Centrally located in wine country, a mere two minute drive from 17 different cellar doors.

Highlights: A picture-perfect haven with quaint accommodation touches like claw-foot tubs and cedar bay windows.

Recommendations: A visit to the Blue Tongue Brewery, which is just a four minute walk away.”

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