Adelaide Hills
Cool-climate vineyards, stone village streets and long lunches within half an hour of the city.
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Lucky Hills Collection
Australia's scenic hill country, one region at a time.
Lucky Hills is our editorial home for the country's hill regions — the wine country, forest ranges and mountain townships that reward a slower kind of trip.
Eight regions, one collection.
Every Lucky Hills region gets the same treatment across the site: escapes, scenic drives, dining, stays, outdoors and local experiences. Start with a region below, or browse by theme using the navigation.
Perth Hills
Jarrah forest, lookouts over the coastal plain and an easy escape from the city.
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Macedon Ranges
Cool forest roads, historic townships and long lunches north-west of Melbourne.
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Blue Mountains
Sandstone cliffs, eucalypt forest and some of the country's best short walks.
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Canberra Region
Open tablelands, cool mornings and quiet backroads around the capital.
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Southern Highlands
Cool-climate gardens, heritage villages and antique-lined main streets.
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Dandenong Ranges
Towering mountain ash, fern gullies and hillside townships close to Melbourne.
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How to use this collection
Browse by region, or by theme.
Each Lucky Hills region page above links onward to a scenic escape idea. If you already know what kind of day you're after, our theme guides go deeper:
Lucky Hills Dining
Hilltop dining, vineyard lunches and country pubs.
Lucky Hills Stays
Cottages, boutique rooms and vineyard accommodation.
Lucky Hills Outdoors
Walks, lookouts and forest trails by region.
