Freycinet, Australia
Renovated
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Local LuxeOutside the door
The house
NRMA Parks and ResortsGranite wilderness cove
Elevated boardwalks weave through she-oaks beneath the pink granite Hazards, connecting secluded coastal cabins to Great Oyster Bay.
“The charred façades form protective, discreet shells, wrapped in ember-proofed Red Ironbark timber cladding.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Curved pavilions wrapped in charred ironbark, featuring floor-to-ceiling glazing and local timber interiors.
Remarkable
Freestanding cabins and coastal pavilions nestled directly inside the national park along Great Oyster Bay.
Listed
Timber cabins and oceanfront pavilions featuring private decks, deep-soak baths, and views across the bay.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper* and AFAR.
Simple, high-ceilinged and light-filled wooden structures seem quite comfortable in their majestic surroundings, hugging close to the main lodge building.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Direct trails lead to Wineglass Bay and Mount Amos, with the pink peaks of the Hazards towering overhead.
The rooms
Curved Coastal Pavilions feature local timber interiors, expansive glass walls, and private decks with sunken outdoor baths.
The Bay Restaurant
Floor-to-ceiling windows look out across Great Oyster Bay, with dinners centered on Tasmanian seafood and cool-climate wines.
You’ll spend the night at the elegant ecolodge, Freycinet Lodge, located within the park and with views of Great Oyster Bay.
At the table
Hazards Bar pours Tasmanian single malts and gin flights beside an open stone fireplace facing the water.
How it began
Hobart firm Liminal Studio added nine sculptural pavilions in 2018, expanding the secluded 1990s national park retreat.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.