Title: Austral Place 88 over Merri River Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Austral Place 88 over Merri River Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24260000/24255100/24255051/w2224h1644x0y0-cc4032d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24260000/24255100/24255051/63cf804e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children’s area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24260000/24255100/24255051/f4d2e2a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24260000/24255100/24255051/2e5469e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24260000/24255100/24255051/5b3ee3d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Austral Place 88 over Merri River provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 183229 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space £151 includes taxes & fees 12 Oct - 13 Oct ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Austral Place 88 over Merri River Austral Place 88 via the Merri River is situated in Dennington 3km on the Port Fairy side of Warrnambool CBD one block North of Princess Hway There is a newly built Woolworth's complex nearby with doctor/chemist, coffee cafe, takeaway shop & bake-house opening hrs 7am to 10pm; We also have a Post Office & Milk Bar adjacent to the apartment. Walking distance from picturesque Merri River and boating facility which is renowned for brown trout fishing, A new Recreation Reserve which overlooks the Merri river has a children play ground, electric barbecues & WC this facility is within walking distance of the apartment with local Rowing,Kayak and Lawn Bowls club's being near by, Tower Hill Wildlife & Nature Park is approx 10km with renowned town of Port Fairy a further 13km westerly on the Princess Highway, The apartment is disability & wheelchair friendly with no stepping/ramps including wide open shower's to bathrooms and en-suites,Bedding can be arranged to suit large family's or extra guests as might be required where possible,each bedding areas have private bathrooms with queen size and single beds set as required for our guests The apartment is centrally heated throughout and thermostatically controlled also air conditioning for summertime comfort, there is a 50" 3D TV with theatre sound plus 3D blue ray DVD, Sony hifi CD player with Bluetooth and 250 CDs set in the main living room also has TV's in kitchen/dining, Mezzanine/children retreat & bed sitter room. N.B. Internal Music Hifi & stereo sound system must have sound volume turned down to an appropriate level after 10pm as not to interfere with our nearby neighbours, approval is required to have additional guests and or visitors not previously booked staying at AP88. Arrival time from 3pm. with departure 10.00 unless alternative times have been approved on request, Wifi is available free with off street parking for multiple vehicles, This property will not accommodate bachelorette/bachelor or similar parties. - This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise :- Austral Place 88 via Merri River is for Family & Group holiday accommodation, :- Only guests booked in permitted entry at Austral Place 88 via Merri River unless management has been previously notified, We specialise & welcome our guests who are Holidaying on the Great Ocean Road or Overseas travellers to South West Vic, We also welcome guests working long or short term in the area, Warrnambool Premier Speedway personnel & followers specially catered for with expansive secure off street parking, Port Fairy folk festival visitors most welcome for early bookings, A bed/sitter suite with Ensuite & A/Con compliments the apartment and is used when required for extra guests (re travelling with family,parents or friends) and is semi self contained, The Bed/sitter is set with 2 queen beds 1 Ksingle & 1 single, Austral Place 88 is strictly a non smoking home/apartment with an outdoor smoking area provided, there is a peaceful outdoor North facing living area which takes advantage of the early morning sun, Gas cooking range & Webber BBQ plus wash sink is supplied to this area for guests use, We have a large secured open off street parking area, Office and work area is available for guests on request, Logan Beach Whale Sanctuary is a gracious to watch the whales during our winter period with Southern Right whales traveling from Antartica to have their young along our beach line. Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve is 10km from Austral Place travelling towards Port Fairy on Princess/HWay Meet koalas, emus, kangaroos,wallabies and many species of waterbirds roaming freely in Tower Hill State Game Reserve, which sits inside an extinct volcano formed some 30,000 years ago. Declared Victoria's first National Park in 1892, Tower Hill is the ideal place for visitors to experience the Australian bush, enjoy magnificent scenery and landscapes while getting up close and personal with some of Australia's most iconic native birds and animals including emus, koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas and seasonal reptiles. The Reserve and its plethora of wildlife provides visitors with the rare opportunity to witness animals at close range in their natural habitat. This, combined with guided tours to learn about Aboriginal history and cultural heritage provides a unique eco-tourism experience. Worn Gundidj guided tours are available everyday at 11am and 1pm. Attractions on offer include walking tracks, picnic facilities and lookouts. Wildlife haven Wander through more than 300,000 trees that provide a natural habitat for many animals. There are over 200 kangaroos and koalas in this tiny crater-bound ecosystem, and many live around the visitor car park. Boardwalks, nesting boxes and a birdhide have been constructed to assist bird watchers in catching a glimpse of many birds, including chestnut teal, musk ducks,emus,bird life,Wallabys,echidnas, ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free offsite parking - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchenette - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5 private bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Grab bar near toilet - In-room accessibility - Portable shower seat - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Luggage storage - Tour and ticket assistance ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near the bay - On a river ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Austral Place 88 via Merri River Guesthouse Dennington Austral Place 88 via Merri River Guesthouse Austral Place 88 via Merri River Dennington Austral 88 via Merri River ho Austral 88 Via Merri River 171185 Austral Place 88 via Merri River Dennington Austral Place 88 via Merri River Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.35579%2C142.44148&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ygJgZ9Mant0WPx6OOVD09J8uOJY=) Dennington, VIC #### What's nearby - Warrnambool Botanical Gardens - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles - Warrnambool Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles - Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles - Lake Pertobe Adventure Playground - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles - Warrnambool Beach - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles #### Getting around - Warrnambool Station - 7 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Rafferty's Tavern - ‬2 min drive - ‪Maceys Bistro - ‬5 min drive - ‪Warrnambool Hotel - ‬6 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Meat Barn - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Austral Place 88 over Merri River pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Austral Place 88 over Merri River? > As of 5 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Austral Place 88 over Merri River on 12 Oct 2025 start from £150.62, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dennington-Hotels-Austral-Place-88-Over-Merri-River.h24255051.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Austral Place 88 over Merri River? > There is free parking nearby. ### What time is check-in at Austral Place 88 over Merri River? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Austral Place 88 over Merri River? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Austral Place 88 over Merri River located? > This family-friendly Dennington holiday home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Belfast C.R. Coastal Reserve, Warrnambool Botanical Gardens and Mailors Flat Antiques. Albert Park and Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Austral Place 88 over Merri River Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 69 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David H. 24 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent accommodation Ideal for an old group of friends. ##### David H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Leigh D. 5 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Warrnambool Stay Great place to stay for a big family. Lots of space and like living in your own family home. Would stay there again. ##### Leigh D. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew W. 25 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### LIV Escape A good stop over to Adelaide ##### Andrew W. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rakesh B. 7 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic experience It’s was very good experience and wish to go back . ##### Rakesh B. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret O. 9 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Dennington stay Austral House was a great place for our family of 12 to stay for 2 nights. Very comfortable, warm and fitted out with all amenities we wished for. Would definitely stay again ##### Margaret O. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandy V. 21 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly recommend this flexible, well stocked property with friendly, welcoming hosts. This house is great, the space, the facilities. The kitchen is well stocked, their are extra towels, blankets, pillows, flexibility with sleeping arrangements, the house was clean, with a lovely welcome basket; the hosts have really thought of everything a large gathering of family or friends could c all for. Often you stay at a large property like this and their aren’t enough crockery, cutlery etc, not the case here, highly recommend. ##### Sandy V. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Miranda B. 20 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Annual friends get together The place was perfect for several families having each their own rooms & bathroom. Walking distance to supermarket & hosts were very friendly & helpful. ##### Miranda B. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy K. 10 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Truly amazing Property Absolutely perfect rental for large families. Great amount of living space and bedrooms. Wonderful host too. ##### Timothy K. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grant B. 23 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house. Easy to book. Great communication. Massive house with everything you need. Highly recommend. Will definitely stay again. ##### Grant B. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tony P. 3 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The perfect holiday house! Austral Place is truly the best holiday accommodation I've ever stayed in. Ron and Debbie are kind and attentive hosts. The house is spotlessly clean, it's huge and very generously appointed. The perfect holiday house for family groups. Can't recommend it highly enough. ##### Tony P. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew W. 8 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bigger on the Inside Excellent property, generously stocked with necessities and extras. Lots of space ##### Andrew W. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### C.J. W. 31 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A real surprise when we opened the door! Absolutely fantastic setup for a group, by far one of the best places we’ve stayed in! Everything you need is available and the property was very clean. Already have this earmarked for a return 2 or 3 family trip later in the year. Highly recommended!! ##### C.J. W. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Theodore D. 8 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic residence for multiple families! Loved being there. We spent 5 days , 4 nights with 2 other families, 13 of us in total. With plenty of room for a 4th family. Had all the required ammenities, plus close to all the attractions. Cannot recommend highly enough. Debbie and Ron were awesome and lovely to deal with. ##### Theodore D. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael C. 15 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mr ALL IN ALL VERY GOOD WHEN YOU OPEN UP THE DOOR ##### Michael C. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rhiannon J. 13 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect house for groups wanting to stay together but have their own space. Every summer my extended family spend a week together. This is the best house we have stayed in so far. Each family had their own room and bathroom. A beautiful big table that fitted all of us. Comfortable couches. Comfortable beds. Wheelchair friendly for all but one room. Wheelchair friendly for all bathrooms. Everything has been thought of. The house has everything you could possibly need. Beautiful and clean. Lots of thoughtful details and extras provided including a lovely gift on arrival. We’d love to stay again. We also loved the electric piano as our family consists of many musicians. Thank you Debbie and Ron ##### Rhiannon J. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim L. 10 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everyone loved the stay. Debbie & Ron were wonderful hosts Property is spacious and have everything we need. Ron and Debbie were very responsive to my questions prior to the booking and during our stay. Everyone of us wished stayed longer. ##### Kim L. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mel y. 4 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Immaculate Property! Probably one of the cleanest properties we have been to. House is well equipped. Everyone had an amazing time! ##### mel y. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pete-ash M. 28 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic We had such a good night away, the place was amazing as well has the history of the building. Debbie and ron made sure we were all comfortable. Will definitely check in again ##### Pete-ash M. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah H. 3 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Austral Amazing! Deb & Ron we're amazing thoughtful hosts and replied asap to any query. Austral 88 is divine, everything you need and big enough to get lost in! We loved out stay, will be back! ##### Sarah H. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ravindar S. 6 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Large group accomodation. Very well equipped and furnished accomodation for large groups. Austral 88 definitely met our expectations. All the guest were very happy with the layout and it catered to all our needs. Thank you Ron and Debbie ##### Ravindar S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ana M. 28 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### amazing place, it has everything you want to find in a house, very well set up. loved every minute of it, from booking trough to the end. we'll definitely be back. ##### Ana M. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colleen M., Geelong, Australia 5 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful accommodation and wonderful hosts! Thank yoy Can’t fault a thing .. will definitely stay there again, next time we’re in the area! ##### Colleen M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karin K. 16 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect accommodation for a group The property’s layout is quirky (it’s a former factory) but it worked well for a group of ‘mature’ friends, with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. It was spotless and well equipped, located close to a supermarket but away from the main road. Highly recommended. ##### Karin K. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra P. 5 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Absolutely unbelievable Myself, husband, children and grandchildren enjoyed 4 nights. The property is amazing, everything clean and so welcoming. The complimentary bottle of wine, was appreciated as was the fully stocked pantry and kitchen utensils. Very comfortable beds and stocked bathrooms were great. Robert was constantly in contact with sight seeing advise and ideas, he graciously posted home to us some items left behind. We truely cannot recommend this venue highly enough. ##### Sandra P. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leesa S., Victoria, Australia 4 Dec 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful accommodation What a pleasure it was to say, very wheelchair friendly. Everything we needed was provided, even a complimentary bottle of wine. Beds were extremely comfortable and appliances top of the line. Thanks to Robert and Dianne for making our holiday a great one. ##### Leesa S. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains MGallery Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Fairmont-Resort-Spa-Blue-Mountains.h522363.Hotel-Information) > > [Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Atlantis-Hotel.h864494.Hotel-Information) > > [Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pokolbin-Hotels-Mercure-Resort-Hunter-Valley-Gardens.h1877968.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Travelodge-Hotel-Melbourne-Docklands.h3033860.Hotel-Information) > > [By The Sea Port Douglas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-By-The-Sea-Port-Douglas.h3024406.Hotel-Information) > > [Space Hotel - Hostel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Space-Hotel-Hostel.h2100092.Hotel-Information) > > [Mercure Melbourne Southbank](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Mercure-Melbourne-Southbank.h898381.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza Melbourne by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Melbourne.h845390.Hotel-Information) > > [Pan Pacific Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Pan-Pacific-Melbourne.h2432787.Hotel-Information) > > [Great Southern Hotel Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Great-Southern-Hotel-Melbourne.h27851.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Melbourne-Airport.h12401.Hotel-Information) > > [Carlton Lygon Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Carlton-Lygon-Lodge.h4790050.Hotel-Information) > > [The Lost Camel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yulara-Hotels-The-Lost-Camel.h4805954.Hotel-Information) > > [Quincy Hotel Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Quincy-Hotel-Melbourne.h57242156.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Hyatt Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Grand-Hyatt-Melbourne.h23775.Hotel-Information) > > [Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torquay-Hotels-Torquay-Foreshore-Caravan-Park.h6001296.Hotel-Information) > > [The Carrington Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-The-Carrington-Hotel.h474003.Hotel-Information) > > [Club Wyndham Airlie Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Club-Wyndham-Airlie-Beach.h2802992.Hotel-Information) > > [Coral Sea Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Coral-Sea-Marina-Resort.h1047180.Hotel-Information) > > [Exmouth Escape Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Exmouth-Hotels-Exmouth-Escape-Resort.h4032424.Hotel-Information) > > [Comfort Apartments Royal Gardens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Royal-Gardens.h425401.Hotel-Information) > > [Lilianfels Resort & Spa - Blue Mountains](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Lilianfels-Resort-Spa-Blue-Mountains.h872.Hotel-Information) > > [The Waverley International Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-The-Waverley-International-Hotel.h3504259.Hotel-Information) > > [Ovolo South Yarra](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Ovolo-South-Yarra.h63305062.Hotel-Information) > > [Wyndham Resort Torquay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torquay-Hotels-Wyndham-Resort-Torquay.h1927122.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Radisson-On-Flagstaff-Gardens-Melbourne.h82772.Hotel-Information) > > [Heron Island Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Heron-Island-Hotels-Heron-Island-Resort.h1636471.Hotel-Information) > > [Rochester Riverside Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rochester-Hotels-Rochester-Riverside-Caravan-Park.h65341713.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Mirage-Resort.h8065.Hotel-Information)