Five hinterland holiday havens on the market right now
Australia’s coastal hot spots are spectacular, but they can get awfully busy, particularly at this time of year when hordes of families and school leavers flock to the beach in search of respite from the summer heat.
Thankfully, many hinterland regions allow you to enjoy the best of coast and country – peaceful living, maybe even on a slice of acreage, all while still being a relatively short drive to the beach.
Whether prominent areas such as Byron Bay, the Sunshine Coast or Gold Coast or lesser-known pockets across Victoria and NSW, Australians are spoilt for choice when it comes to finding a hinterland haven of their own.
We’ve rounded up some of the best on the market right now.
Think of Byron Bay and Kombi vans, Hemsworth brothers and back-packers likely come to mind. But long before it morphed into a cultural phenomenon, the area was renowned for its pristine bushland, idyllic climate and relaxed lifestyle.
A short trip out of town, this five-bedroom, three-bathroom property exemplifies all of these attributes – perfectly positioned to soak up the best of Byron living.
On a 2764-square-metre parcel within the 40.5-hectare Woodlands Estate, the 2017-built property also features a barn, workshop and studio.
Winter or summer, spend your days lounging in the heated magnesium swimming pool or tending to the onsite vegetable garden or orchard.
The price guide is $3.95 million.
As if the stunning views weren’t enough, this sprawling five-bedroom home in West Woombye in the Queensland Sunshine Coast hinterland comes with a separate income stream to boot.
The self-contained three-bedroom studio is currently leased for $425 a week.
The main residence is the real show-stopper though, with features including a galley kitchen, ducted vacuum, sparkling swimming pool and an al fresco entertaining area with built-in barbecue – perfect for cooking dinner while taking in the views of one of the property’s two dams.
All of this just 30 minutes from the Sunshine Coast’s best beaches.
About 40 minutes inland of the NSW South Coast, this idyllic retreat oozes country character, making use of distinctive materials sourced from near and afar.
The ironbark poles were originally from a Pyrmont wharf and the timbers were sourced from an old shearing shed believed to be 80 years old.
At the end of a short laneway, the 2.19-hectare property promises unmatched privacy while its elevated outlook ensures sweeping views of the escarpment.
Inside the timber-lined interior you’ll find features such as a modern gas kitchen and slow combustion stove. Listing agent Nick Dale, of Belle Property Berry, said that the property, built about 1990, was being sold furnished.
Interest thus far had predominantly been from Sydney-siders looking for a country “bolthole” in the wake of 2020’s pandemic-related lockdowns.
It’s being sold with a price guide of $3 million.
Victoria’s hinterland areas may be a little farther from the coast, but this mansion in the Macedon Ranges is surely worth the drive.
A trophy property if ever there were one, the main residence, designed by architect Mark Burnip, features no less than six bedrooms, while a guest cottage holds three more.
With a floodlit tennis court, sweeping manicured lawns, landscaped gardens and swimming pool you’ll never want to leave.
It’s listed for sale via expressions of interest with a price guide of $3.85 million to $4.2 million.
Bringing a splash of Mediterranean style to the Adelaide Hills region, “Villarica” offers the very best in executive country living.
Take in views of the Aldgate Valley while enjoying a drop of local wine from your very own cellar and a slice of pizza baked in the backyard pizza oven. For the horse lover there’s a tack room, two stables and floodlit arena.
To top it all off, there’s a guest villa surrounded by gardens brimming with apples, pears, cherries and pistachios.
The property was built in the late 1990s, according to listing agent Dee-Anne Hunt, of Williams Real Estate, and was being sold by the original owners.
Interest so far had come from a mix of Adelaide-based and interstate buyers, with some interest from returning expats as well.
Ms Hunt advised a price guide of $2.5 million-plus.
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