Winter gets a tough wrap. Our suggestion? Hit the road.
Here’s how to do it in style.

Let's be real: winter gets a tough wrap. We brand it with doom and gloom – conjuring up thoughts of cold mornings and short days and bitter, miserable wind chill. But of course, winter can be brilliant too, especially once you master the art of layering up with style and your new season grooming routine.

Once that's all down pat, it's time to experience the colder months in style. Think of a winter getaway as hibernation done right: time to think, reconnect, reconfigure and reload. Use a long weekend – or make one of your own. Either way, there's escaping to be done.


Destination: Tasmania
Who's it for? The Culture Friend

Dang, Tasmania is having a moment, isn't it? While its next-level produce offerings have long made it a worthy food destination, its resurgent arts scene has received a clever, subversive shot in the arm, thanks to MONA – the Museum of Old and New Art. Think jaw-dropping architecture, thought-provoking, boundary-pushing art, and top-notch wine. Intrigued? You should be. People Australia over have been making the journey south to take it in. If you haven't, put this at the top of the list.

Must visit: mona.net.au


Destination: Kangaroo Island
Who's it for? The Storm Watcher

One of winter's most rugged pleasures is watching wild, moody weather from a picturesque – and totally warm – vantage point. The Southern Ocean Lodge is one of Australia's best vantage points – set on the yawning cliffs of Kangaroo Island; it's a hell of a way to lose a few days.

Must visit: southernoceanlodge.com.au


Destination: Blue Mountains
Who's it for? The Last Minute Man

Close to home for Sydneysiders, the Blue Mountains are a worthwhile way to get out of the urban jungle in style. The destination on our minds? Wolgan Valley: wedged between the Garden of Stones and Wollemi National Parks. Scenery, seclusion and a little decadence? That's how winter ought to be.

Must visit: wolganvalley.com


Destination: The red centre
Who's it for? The Luxe Adventurer

Something strange happens when you travel overseas enough: you kick yourself and remember how much Australia has to offer. And there's perhaps no more superlative experience in Australia than our red centre –the beating heart of the country. Longitude 131 – the Uluru's luxury accommodation option – isn't gentle on the wallet. But it's experiences like these that stay with you, long after you get home.

Must visit: longitude131.com.au


Destination: A slope near you
Who's it for? The Powder Chaser

If all else fails, you could do worse than a weekend pass at the slopes. Hitting the mountains ticks plenty of boxes: it's social, it's active and there's plenty of chance to reconnect with nature (like, maybe tasting a little too). Our recommendation? Early mornings, late nights – with an abundance of powder and mulled wine in between.

Must visit: thedenman.com.au