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Autumn 2024
A collection of our fi nest homes
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The adventure doesn’t have to end when your holidays do! If you fall in love with a region, neighbourhood or community on your travels McGrath can help you make a change, with their offices covering much of Australia’s east coast. Stop into one of their local branches or head online to find your new home.
McGrath QLD
Southport, Palm Beach, Paradise Point.
McGrath NSW
Paddington, Double Bay, Southern Highlands, Orange, Berowra, Gosford
McGrath TAS
Devonport, Hobart, Launceston.
McGrath VIC
Ballan, Ballarat, Langwarrin
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The Point South Arm Peninsula to 8 Border Street, Byron Bay
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A collection of our finest homes
Sydney Sea Planes, Rose Bay NSW. Photo: Sydney Seaplanes.
Autumn 2024
McGrath Collection
Guiding you home
Autumn Adventures
As we farewell the sweltering heat of summer, autumn dawns as a world of possibility, a season brimming with the potential of discovery, escapism and reflection. If summer is all about languid days and endless nights, then autumn is for adventure and exploration. Think long weekends spent on gourmet trails, days escaping to well-trodden nature hikes, winding drives through quaint suburbs and quality time with your nearest and dearest.
While many plan their escapes for summer beaches or winter slopes, an autumn getaway opens up new opportunities. Head north and make the most of balmy days or trek inland to chase crisper climates, whichever way you go, you’ll miss the bustling crowds of the peak months and instead enjoy your pick of the best our East Coast has to offer.
To help guide you on your autumnal adventure, we’ve rounded up our recommendations for a holiday well spent. Filled with national icons and local businesses alike, this list is as much about ticking off your cultural bucket list as it is about uncovering hidden gems. So pick a region (or more) and fill up the car, because this is your ticket to a truly memorable getaway - and how you choose to spend it is entirely up to you.
This page (clockwise from top right): Sydney Sea Planes, Rose Bay, photo: Sydney Seaplanes. The Long Pavilion at Qualia, Hamilton Island, photo: Ian Davidson. Broken Bay Pearl Farm, Broken Bay, photo: Courtesy Broken Bay Pearl Farm. The Point, South Arm Peninsula, photo: Pablo Veiga. Saint Peter, Paddington, photo: Josh Niland. The Point, South Arm Peninsula, photo: Pablo Veiga.NSW (Metro)
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Oxford House, Paddington
Head to Oxford House for a luxury city stay with a distinct local flavour. Situated in Sydney’s leafy suburb of Paddington, Oxford House is a new opening complete with 56 rooms and suites and two bars, one focusing on natural wine and the other an al-fresco pool bar that’s perfect for a sunset margarita. A destination for design lovers, this hotel is a homage to inner Sydney, with custom bathrobes by local designer Double Rainbouu, daily juice deliveries from Simon Says Juice and an art collection from some of Australia’s leading emerging talents. oxfordhouse.com.au
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Saint Peter, Paddington
If you’ve booked in for a stay at Oxford House, we recommend trying to nab a table at Saint Peter, an innovative “fish to scale” eatery run by Josh Niland. This intimate restaurant is part eatery and part performance, with all 22 seats facing the open kitchen so guests can watch Niland and his team at work. Come for lunch or dinner and go on a journey of sustainable seafood, where all elements of fish are being used in unexpected and delicious ways. saintpeter.com.au
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Sydney Sea Planes, Rose Bay
Get ready to see some of Australia’s most iconic sights by air with Sydney Sea Planes, a local institution that’s been operating for over 80 years. An incredible experience for residents and tourists alike, Sydney Sea Planes depart from Rose Bay and offer a range of flight experiences to suit everyone. Book a scenic flight and soak in the beautiful coastlines or make a day of it and book a culinary package that includes return flights and lunch at some of the city’s most iconic waterfront restaurants. sydneyseaplanes.com.au
This page (clockwise from top right): Oxford House Paddington, photo: Content Pixie. Saint Peter, Paddington, photo: Josh Niland. Sydney Sea Planes, Rose Bay, photo: Sydney Seaplanes. Saint Peter, Paddington, photo: Josh Niland.
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Milton Park Country House Hotel & Spa, Milton
A twentieth century grand mansion has been turned into a luxury hotel in NSW’s Southern Highlands. Just minutes from the picture-perfect town of Bowral, Milton Park Country House is a perfect base for exploring the region, or for escaping into luxurious seclusion. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant, unwind at the state-of-the-art wellness spa, take a dip at the heated indoor pool or spend an afternoon wandering through the sprawling English gardens. miltonpark.com.au
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Charred Kitchen & Bar, Orange Orange is quickly growing a reputation for being a NSW culinary hotspot, so why not pack the car and head to the Central Tablelands for some gastronomic delights? Our pick of the bunch is Charred Kitchen & Bar, a hatted restaurant that serves knockout meals in a casual setting. Have an intimate meal inside or head to the alfresco terrace and watch the sunset dine on dishes such as charred tomato with fire roasted focaccia, coal charred Kinross Station Hampshire Downs lamb rump with a rosemary and honey glaze, and a cultured cream cheese cremeux with burnt white chocolate and passionfruit. charred.com.au
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Broken Bay Pearl Farm, Broken Bay
Get up close and personal with the gems of the ocean at Broken Bay Pearl Farm. Located on the NSW Central Coast, this pearl farm is the only one in the state, and its owners are part of a national collective pioneering sustainable pearl cultivation. Book a tour and learn more about the history of pearl farming, with options to tour the farm, attend a pearl grading session and immerse yourself in the beautiful surroundings of the Hawkesbury. Oyster lovers can make a day of it with a combined tour that includes a shucking demonstration and a tasting.
brokenbaypearlfarm.com.au
This page (from top to bottom): Milton Park Country House Hotel & Spa, Milton, photo: Milton Park. Charred Kitchen & Bar, Orange, photo: Emma O’Brien. Broken Bay Pearl Farm, Broken Bay, photo: Courtesy Broken Bay Pearl Farm.QLD
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Beechmont Estate, Beechmont
Beechmont Estate is a luxury country retreat located just 90 minutes from Brisbane. Nestled atop the Beechmont Plateau in the verdant Lamington National Park, this retreat is autumn personified, with an onsite restaurant, day-spa, clubhouse and polo field bringing a slice of old English charm to Queensland’s south. Overlook the estate’s rolling hills as you soak in a freestanding tub, curl up in front of the fire with a good book, or reconnect with nature on lush trails and walking tracks - this is one escape you’ll never want to leave.
beechmontestate.com.au
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The Long Pavilion at Qualia, Hamilton Island
Guests at the iconic Qualia Resort can spend a luxe evening overlooking the waters of Hamilton Island at Long Pavilion - the resort’s signature restaurant that delivers one of the best dining experiences in the state. Guests can dine at breakfast, lunch and dinner, making the most of the incredible views over an ever-changing menu that celebrates local and national produce. qualia.com.au/dining
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Hot Air Ballooning, Gold Coast Experience the Gold Coast Hinterland as you never have before, as you take to the sky for a morning hot air balloon flight. Float across the silent landscape and enjoy picturesque views of an endless horizon of jewel-green. Once you land, commemorate the experience with a full hot breakfast and sparkling wine courtesy of O’Reilly’s Grand Homestead & Vineyard, before taking advantage of inclusive transfers which will take you back to your Gold Coast accommodation.
hotair.com.au/gold-coast
This page (from top to bottom): The Long Pavilion at Qualia, Hamilton Island, photo: Ian Davidson. Beechmont Estate, Beechmont, photo: theeditsuite. Hot Air Ballooning, Gold Coast, photo: iStock.
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Lake House, Daylesford
Founded by the renowned Wolf-Tasker family, the Lake House is a sprawling property that pays homage to the beauty of Daylesford. Set across six acres of country gardens that extend to the waters of Lake Daylesford, this retreat is reminiscent of English country estates, complete with tennis courts, a library and extensive outdoor terraces. While the late Allan Wolf-Tasker’s art lines the walls of the Lake House in private and public collections, the kitchen is Alla’s domain, with the celebrated chef directing a globally celebrated restaurant that celebrates seasonal and regional ingredients. lakehouse.com.au
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Port Phillip Estate, Red Hill
In the rolling hills of Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula sits Port Phillip Estate, a brutalist piece of architecture that is one of the country’s most exciting food and wine destinations. Within the limestone rammed earth walls of this spiralling structure sits a sleek Dining Room and Cellar Door which open out to sweeping views of the surrounding vineyard and the coast beyond. Diners can feast on a refined menu that pays homage to the European influences of the site, with each dish inextricably linked to the estate’s wine and the terroir of the peninsula’s iconic landscapes. portphillipestate.com.au
Peninsula Hot Springs, Fingal
Peninsula Hot Springs is an awardwinning natural geothermal mineral springs and day spa on the Mornington Peninsula. Located just 90 minutes from Melbourne, the hot springs is an expansive space encompassing over 70 globally inspired bathing experiences. Here, natural thermal mineral waters flow through pools and baths, distilling the healing minerals found in these ancient waters. The social bathing area includes a cave pool, reflexology walk, Turkish hammam and hilltop pool with 360-degree views of the region, while the spa centre provides thermal mineral pools, cold plunge pool, massaging bamboo showers, a traditional sauna, Moroccan hammam, Zen Chi massage and an infrared sauna, among others. peninsulahotsprings.com
This page: Port Phillip Estate, Red Hill, photo: Port Phillip Estate. DO.TAS
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The Point, South Arm Peninsula
If you dream of spending summer in seclusion, book a stay at The Point Tasmania for an architecturally designed waterfront retreat unlike anything else. Although The Point is just 20 minutes from Hobart, its 50 acres of farmland and uninterrupted views of Frederick Henry Bay make guests feel like they’re in a world of their own. Watch the sunrise over the bay from the comfort of one of the three ensuite bedrooms, spend your days exploring the rugged Tasmanian countryside on the Coastal Walking Trail and as dusk sets in, grab a seat at the firepit and watch the sea eagles soar across the endless skies.
thepointtasmania.com
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Frogmore Creek, Hobart
Located just 15 minutes from Hobart, Frogmore Creek is a must-visit for wine connoisseurs and novices alike. As the largest, ultra-premium, cool-climate winery in Southern Tasmania, Frogmore Creek is the perfect place to spend a day sampling the best local wine and produce Australia’s southernmost state has to offer. The on-site restaurant pairs excellent food and wine with breathtaking views over Coal River Valley.
frogmorecreek.com.au
This page (clockwise from top right): The Point, South Arm Peninsula, photo: Pablo Veiga. Frogmore Creek, Hobart, photo: Two Birds Social. Rick Shores, Burleigh, photo: Rick Shores. The Point, South Arm Peninsula, photo: Pablo Veiga. Frogmore Creek, Hobart, photo: Two Birds Social. Rick Shores, Burleigh, photo: Rick Shores.
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Mona, Berriedale
Forget what you know about art museums, because Mona is doing things differently. Entirely immersive and highly sensory, this expansive space is a temple for modern art, a subterranean display of culture that will challenge the way you connect and engage with art forevermore. Part museum and part artistic playground, spend hours browsing the permanent collection and current exhibitions before refuelling at one of the onsite restaurants or bars. If you’re not planning on staying the night at a Mona pavilion, we recommend transiting via sea on one of the dedicated high-speed catamarans, complete with “sheep seats”. mona.net.au
This page (from top to bottom): Museum of Old and New Art, photo: Mona/Jesse Hunniford. Faro Restaurant + Bar, Pharos, photo: Mona/Jesse Hunniford. Grotto, 2017 by Randy Polumbo, photo: Mona/Jesse Hunniford. Image courtesy of the artist and Mona, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
