Why 2025 is the year to move Australia from your bucket-list to your must-do now list!
New hotel openings, experiences and events in Australia
Those who travel Down Under in 2025 will be among the privileged first to enjoy a raft of new accommodation and experiences, right across Australia, including:
RUMI ON LOUTH
Experience ‘wild indulgence’ when Rumi on Louth opens in 2025. A brand-new eco luxury lodge experience on a privately-owned island just 10 minutes off the coast of South Australia’s Port Lincoln. The full Rumi experience will include 27 off-grid luxury accommodation villas discretely nestled into the landscape, two restaurants, a day spa and a range of immersive private island experiences: fishing, kayaking, beach combing, island walks, sunset cruising and quad bike touring. For those who simply can’t wait, Rumi on Louth is offering ‘sneak peek’ packages in the first four of its luxury eco-suites.
SUNDAYS, HAMILTON ISLAND
We look forward to welcoming a new level of luxury in family-friendly accommodation on Hamilton Island in the heart of the Whitsundays. Sitting above Catseye Beach – with direct beach access, Sundays will open in May 2025 with 59 contemporary new guest suites (including several inter-connecting rooms, perfect for families). The brand-new resort will also include a man made beach for families with small children, a private resort pool and a beachside restaurant.
ALBA THERMAL SPRINGS AND SPA ACCOMMODATION, MORNINGTON PENINSULA
The Mornington Peninula’s stunning new thermal springs and day spa destination (including a collection of indoor and outdoor thermal pools, a range of day spa rituals and treatments and a delicious local dining experience by Australian celebrity chef, Karen Martini) will add luxury villa-style accommodation and wellness packages from April 2025.
ULURU-KATA TJUTA SIGNATURE WALK
Although technically this experience doesn’t kick off until 2026 (1 April 2026 – 30 September 2026), bookings open in 2025 for the new 5-day Uluru-Kata Tjuta Signature Walk. The immersive five-day itinerary for this unique new Australian hiking experience has been developed in consultation with the Anangu Traditional Custodians , celebrating their rich culture and on-going connections to these lands. Traversing the World Heritage-listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, this dessert journey showcases ancient landscapes and spell-binding star-studded outback skies. Hikers are treated to purpose-built lodge-style accommodation (complete with wellness spa treatments on offer), delicious meals and uniquely Australian experiences, exclusive to guests of the walk.
EVENTS
In addition to Australia’s impressive annual calendar of events – from the Australian Open Grand Slam Tennis in Melbourne (12-26 January 2025) right through the spectacular Sydney NYE fireworks displays – 2025 brings a collection of special events to the world stage, including:
A stunning production of Guys and Dolls presented by Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: 21 March – 20 April 2025
The British Lions Rugby Union Tour: 28 June – 2 August 2025
The Ashes Cricket Test Australia Tour: November 2025 – January 2026
Continue reading for a sneak peek of the new experiences and hotels coming to New Zealand in 2025.
Header Image: render of new Rumi on Louth
