Stay: Taronga Wildlife Retreat
A room with a wild view
Taronga Zoo, Sydney, Australia
62 rooms, from 264 usd per night
Australia’s most famous zoo, with 350 species including all the country’s favorites, sits on the north side of the Sydney Harbour with spectacular views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, all with exotic wildlife in your foreground view.
But within the zoological park lies one of Sydney’s best-kept secrets: a luxury hotel hidden in the foliage. Imagine waking up to views of koalas and giraffes. We can’t think of a better wake-up call anywhere. Other rooms offer harbour views, and some sit within the treetops. The guest room design is modern and some have freestanding tubs. There’s an in-house restaurant, plus all guests get complimentary admission to the zoo and a guided tour of the sanctuary. Owned and operated by the Taronga Conservation Society Australia, the eco-lodge consists of five interconnected low-rise structures, sustainably built and designed to blend into the landscape. Rated as one of Sydney’s top hotels, guests rave about the friendly staff, special zoo access, and of course, the otherworldly views.
https://taronga.org.au/sydney-zoo/wildlife-retreat
Bradley’s Head Road, Taronga Zoo, Mosman NSW 2088
Photo source: TripAdvisor, Regupol, House Beautiful, Blooloop, Cox Architecture, Taylor Construction
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