Title: TOP Scuba Diving in Eastern Australia for 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Eastern Australia Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastern-Australia.dx6208904)[Hotels in Eastern Australia](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastern-Australia-Hotels.d6208904.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Eastern Australia](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastern-Australia-Holiday-Rentals.d6208904.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Eastern Australia](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Eastern-Australia.d6208904.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Eastern Australia](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Eastern-Australia.d6208904.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Eastern Australia Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Eastern-Australia.d6208904.Car-Hire-Guide)[Eastern Australia Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastern-Australia.d6208904.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![The ever popular lonely tree overlooking the Glasshouse Mountains. 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We stayed three nights from Wednesday onwards and they had only just opened on Monday. There were a few little anomalies with the breakfast service but nothing that you wouldn't expect seeing they had just opened. The staff were lovely, attentive and personable. Our room was delightful, brand new, all the amenities and more and a lovely relaxing spot. Have already recommended it to others and will be back again soon ourselves." ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) William £273 includes taxes & fees 17 Dec - 18 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Byron-Bay-Hotels-Elements-Of-Byron.h11934308.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20500/20497/70d191d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20500/20497/ed0cb635.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20500/20497/c285df28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Gazebo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20500/20497/b7643d80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort Twin Waters 7.6/10 Good (1001) "Amazing resort with great amenities! The location is stunning. 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