Hiding down the track or across the sea are far more affordable places to stay, with that same magic feeling. We asked travel writers across the country to select visited-and-vetted, affordable “dupes” – that’s bargain-hunter code for “duplicates” – of some of Australia’s most elite destination resorts. A spot on the edge of the Southern OceanFive star destination: Southern Ocean LodgeSouthern Ocean Lodge’s chic clifftop suites on the wild west of Kangaroo Island, exude luxury. Cheaper alternative: Turon GatesFacebook Twitter Pinterest A hilltop cabin at Turon Gates. Philippa MooreAn island in the southern Great Barrier ReefFive star destination: InterContinental Hayman Island ResortIn the exclusive Whitsundays sits InterContinental Hayman Island Resort.

Source: The Guardian September 29, 2019 18:00 UTC