Incorporating Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea, and the neighbouring Pacific islands, just hearing the all-encompassing term Australasia conjures images of sprawling white sand beaches, technicolour reefs and sparkling waters – often not too far from some of the planet's most metropolitan cities. Praised for their initial handling of the coronavirus pandemic, the world-altering event saw countries including Australia and New Zealand close their borders for much of two years. Having emerged – cautiously – and avoided the catastrophic effects felt by other countries around the world, the continent is open for business once again with a new lease of life. Backpackers, retirees and Tolkienites alike are re-drafting adventures through the hills of New Zealand, foodies are flocking to Melbourne in awe of the culinary prowess that now resides there, and far-flung escapes taking in the otherworldly landscapes of their surrounding islands can be excitedly booked once more.
Here are the best hotels in Australasia, as voted for by you in the Readers' Choice Awards 2022. The scores below are percentages representing overall average levels of satisfaction.
10. Cordis, Auckland, New Zealand. Score 89.37
9. The Westin Melbourne, Australia. Score 92.65
8. Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park, Melbourne, Australia. Score 93.45
7. Larmont Sydney by Lancemore, Australia. Score 94.84
6. The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, Australia. Score 95.05
5. The Langham, Sydney, Australia. Score 95.96
4. The Ritz-Carlton, Perth, Australia. Score 98.22
3. COMO The Treasury, Perth, Australia. Score 99.23
2. The Calile Hotel, Brisbane, Australia. Score 99.33
1. The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart, Australia. Score 99.45