Australia's Secret Wonders

Stay on song in Daylesford, Vic

Hiding in plain sight in the heart of Daylesford, a 90-minute drive from Melbourne, this designer pad is more cool that kitsch. Dubbed Dollywood (dollywooddaylesford.com.au) - no relation to the theme park - the refurbished 1940s weatherboard cottage sleeps six and is inspired by California’s hotels, from the timber wall panelling and linen sheets, to the pops of neon-pink. With views of the hills and proximity to the spa town’s lake and other attractions, it’s convenient as well as cute.

Meaghan Coles, Mark Fitzpatrick, Rob Burnett

QANTASLINK SPIRIT

May/June 2019