The Louise offers a blend of contemporary design, vineyard charm, and gourmet indulgence in the Barossa Valley.
Location: Set in Marananga in South Australia’s iconic Barossa Valley, just a one‑hour drive north of Adelaide Airport, The Louise occupies a gentle hill amid sweeping vineyards. The lodge offers panoramic rural views and easy access to nearby towns like Tanunda and Nuriootpa.
Rooms: The lodge comprises 15 architecturally refined suites, each with king‑size beds, marble‑clad ensuites, private terraces or courtyards, and views over the vines. Suites vary from the Vineyard Suite through to the spacious premium Seppeltsfield Suite, featuring fireplaces, outdoor showers and generous lounge areas.
Amenities: Facilities include an infinity‑edge lap pool, fitness centre, sauna, complimentary guest laundry, and access to bicycles for exploring local vineyards. In‑suite extras range from espresso machines and stocked minibars to Bose audio systems, DVD players and plush toiletries by Molton Brown or Vive.
Activities: Guests enjoy curated food and wine experiences, cellar‑door tours, wine blending, gourmet cooking classes and hot‑air balloon or helicopter rides. Outdoor options include biking and hiking amid native bushland, and even breakfast with wild kangaroos. Cultural excursions include local farmers’ markets and artisan workshops.
Sustainability: The Louise champions “committed luxury”. Around 85 per cent of ingredients for the Appellation restaurant come from within 30 km, including produce from its kitchen garden. The lodge employs predominantly locals and supports community events and regional artisans.
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January
A month of extremely hot weather. Celebrate summer on Sydney’s beaches, explore the Great Barrier Reef, or enjoy the Australian Open in Melbourne. Tasmania is also perfect for hiking in mild weather.
February
Very hot, but lively in the southern parts of the country. Head to South Australia for the Adelaide Fringe Festival or Western Australia for the Perth Fringe Festival. Visit Kangaroo Island for wildlife and dramatic coastlines, or dive Ningaloo Reef for manta rays. Northern end is humid and wet.
March
Things start to cool down in the Southeast: enjoy Melbourne’s food and wine scene, hike the Blue Mountains. Alternatively, head north to spot wildlife in Kakadu as the Wet Season eases.
April
Visit Uluru for clear desert skies, explore Margaret River’s wineries, or catch whale sharks at Ningaloo. Tasmania’s wilderness is beautiful in autumn colours.
May
Ideal for the Red Centre and Top End: cooler and drier. Explore Kakadu and Litchfield. Southern states are great for city breaks in Sydney or Melbourne.
June
Ski season starts in the Snowy Mountains. Queensland offers sunny escapes, from the Whitsundays to the Daintree. Western Australia’s Kimberley region is at its best.
July
Perfect time for whale watching along the east coast. Explore Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, or cruise the Kimberley’s remote gorges and waterfalls.
August
Northern Australia is dry and sunny: visit Darwin’s Mindil Markets, Kakadu, and Arnhem Land. Enjoy stargazing at Uluru or explore the Great Barrier Reef islands.
September
Spring blooms in Western Australia’s wildflower regions. Visit Perth, Rottnest Island, or Margaret River. Sydney warms up, perfect for harbour cruises and coastal walks
October
Great time for Sydney’s Sculpture by the Sea and whale watching. Visit Tasmania’s wilderness, or explore Melbourne and the nearby Yarra Valley wineries.
November
Early summer brings perfect conditions for the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef. Explore the Great Ocean Road or enjoy wine regions like Barossa Valley.
December
Celebrate Christmas on the beach in Sydney, Perth, or Adelaide. Watch the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. Catch the Ashes cricket tournament in either Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, or Sydney. Tasmania offers hiking, while tropical Queensland is lush and vibrant.
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