Meringa Springs

The main lodge and four lavish villas at Meringa Springs harmonise with their beautiful setting in the Australian bush, on the edge of Victoria’s Grampians National Park. The stunning views are reason enough to make this the natural choice for a stay in this enchanting region - looking out across meadows dotted with grazing eastern grey kangaroos towards Mount Difficult and you find yourself about as far from the urban world as possible.

The lodge’s verandah and deck are perfect for enjoying an evening drink with owners Gail and Paul Widmer. Paul is a fabulous chef with an impressive repertoire of Australian and international cuisine, while Gail’s talent for interior design is evident throughout the lodge and villas which are furnished with a wonderful sense of style. The elegant villas boast rich timber floors, high ceilings, deep comfy beds, stone fireplaces, oversized spa baths and double showers.

A three hour drive from Melbourne, the Grampians region boasts an abundance of wildlife, wonderful bush walks and beautiful mountain scenery – and Meringa Springs is the perfect luxurious base from which to explore it!

PRICES Prices from £68 per person per night based on 2 people sharing. Flights to Australia vary in price considerably depending on date of departure though there are always good deals on quality airlines. Fares on Qantas/British Airways, for example can start from as little as £699 including taxes and fuel surcharges. From April 2008, Qantas will be introducing its all-new Premium Economy cabin. With dedicated check in, 40" seat pitch, extra width and enhanced meal service, all this extra luxury comes at a suprisingly low upgrade cost. Please ask your sales consultant for more details.