THE FIRST MICHELIN KEYS HAVE BEEN REVEALED FOR AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & FIJI
MICHELIN guides have been an internationally trusted travel resource since the 1920s. This year, MICHELIN have unveiled their first-ever collection of MICHELIN keys in Oceania.
From Australia’s Great Barrier Reef to New Zealand’s Southern Alps and Fiji’s idyllic tropical islands, we are delighted to see a collection of nearly 60 properties included on this esteemed inaugural list – many of which have long been firm favourites of ours too.
In the same way MICHELIN stars recognise outstanding dining experiences, MICHELIN keys are awarded to exceptional stays. Independently inspected properties are awarded one, two or three keys for excellence in architecture and interior design, quality and consistency of service, overall personality and character, value for the price and a positive contribution to the neighbourhood or setting.
Here, we share the full-list of Australia, New Zealand and Fiji properties that have featured on MICHELIN’s inaugural list – a list that we are confident is only set to grow as the MICHELIN connoisseurs discover more of our favourite finds:
THREE MICHELIN KEY PROPERTIES
Awarded to “The ultimate in comfort and service, style and elegance. It is one of the world’s most remarkable and extraordinary stays and a destination for the trip of a lifetime”.
Lizard Island Resort – Great Barrier Reef
TWO MICHELIN KEY PROPERTIES: AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & FIJI
Awarded to “A hotel that’s unique in every way, where a memorable experience is always a guarantee. A hotel of character and charm, run with obvious pride and considerable care”.
TWO KEYS – AUSTRALIA
Capella Lodge, Lord Howe Island
Jackalope Hotel, Mornington Peninsula
Longitude 131, Uluru
Saffire Freycinet, Tasmania’s Freycinet Peninsula
Silky Oaks Lodge, Daintree Rainforest
Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island
Spicers Peak Lodge, Queensland Scenic Rim
Spicers Sangoma Retreat, Blue Mountains
Thorngrove Manor, Adelaide
TWO KEYS – NEW ZEALAND
Blanket Bay, Glenorchy
Huka Lodge, Taupo
The Lindis, Ahuriri Valley
Wharekauhau Country Estate, Palliser Bay
Otahuna Lodge, near Christchurch
Rosewood Cape Kidnappers, Hawkes Bay
Rosewood Kauri Cliffs, Bay of Islands
TWO KEYS – FIJI
The Remote resort
ONE MICHELIN KEY PROPERTIES: AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & FIJI
Awarded to “a true gem with personality. Service always goes the extra mile, and the hotel provides much more than others in its price range”
ONE KEY – AUSTRALIA
The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne, Melbourne
The Interlude, Melbourne
HYDE Melbourne Place, Melbourne
Drift House, Port Fairy
1Hotel Melbourne, Melbourne
QT Sydney, Sydney
Ace Hotel, Sydney
The Eve Hotel, Sydney
Basq House, Byron Bay
Il Delfino Seaside Inn, Yamba
Wildlife Retreat at Taronga, Sydney
Capella Sydney, Sydney
The Langham, Sydney,
Park Hyatt Sydney, Sydney
Osborn House, Southern Highlands
Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney
Crystalbrook Albion, Sydney
qualia, Hamilton Island
The Calile Hotel, Brisbane
Empire Spa Retreat, Margaret River
COMO The Treasury, Perth
Henry Jones Art Hotel, Hobart
The Islington Hotel, Hobart
The Tasman Hotel, Hobart
MACq01 Hotel, Hobart
ONE KEY NEW ZEALAND
Solitaire Lodge, near Rotorua
Rosewood Matakauri, Queenstown
Hotel Britomart, Auckland
Eichardts Private Hotel, Queenstown
Delamore Lodge, Waiheke Island
Eagles Nest, Bay of Islands
Stoneridge Estate, Queenstown
Gibbston Valley Lodge, Queenstown
Park Hyatt Auckland, Auckland
Hotel Fitzroy by Fable, Auckland
Bay of Many Coves, Marlborough
Azur, Queenstown
ONE KEY – FIJI
COMING SOON
MICHELIN connoisseurs are currently quietly dining their way around New Zealand preparing for the launch of Oceania’s first-ever list of MICHELIN-starred restaurants.
Rigorously evaluating some of our favourite restaurants for ingredient quality, technical mastery, harmony of flavours, chef personality and consistency, MICHELIN will launch the first New Zealand edition of the famous red guide (renowned for delivering celebrity status to chefs and driving desire to travel) in 2026, firmly cementing our place on the global culinary map.
With one star ‘worth a stop’, two stars ‘worth a detour’ and three stars ‘worth a special journey’, we look forward to the unveiling of this list and to welcoming connoisseurs, gourmands, oenophiles and lovers of great food to our delicious part of the world.Two of Australia’s breathtaking outback regions have been highlighted as ‘must-visit’ destinations for 2026.
Header image: Three-Michelin-Key Lizard Island Resort, Great Barrier Reef
