Outrigger Phi Phi Island Resort opens in a Thai national park | The Canberra Times
Development is tightly controlled in Thailand’s Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, making the arrival of the new Outrigger Phi Phi Island Resort even more special. Built using local, organic materials and accessible only by boat, this resort honors the indigenous Urak Lawoi people through its design and welcoming rituals. Dive with sea turtles by day and taste aromatic curries at night. outrigger.com
Brave the cold of southern Tasmania with Kuuma Nature Sauna, Australia’s first floating sauna boat. The wood-fueled ship docked at Margate Marina has three resident new experiences; a cruise immersed in a cold-water ocean, a moody voyage across the dark North West Bay, and dockside storytelling sessions around a crackling fire pit. Winter, which lasts until August, has never seemed so attractive. Admission to Sauna Stories in the harbor starts at $90 per person, while the After Dark excursion starts at $110 per person. kuuma.com.au
Whether you want to explore history or dine by the water, Sydney has two major new attractions. BridgeMuseum invites visitors to step inside the original Southeast Pylon of the Sydney Harbor Bridge to learn about the history of the iconic structure. When you’re hungry, head to Oriana in Circular Quay. The four-storey mega venue reimagines the Overseas Cruise Terminal, connecting the former Quay restaurant area and Squires Landing to form a single venue. The focus is firmly on approachable, sharing-style dining with elevated pub classics and top-notch local seafood. bridgemuseum.com.au; theoriana.com.au
