Great getaways: Eye-candy holiday homes named Australia's most stunning

Whether it's a grand party pad near the beach or an off-grid cabin in the wilderness, holiday homes are top of mind as Aussies look ahead to the Easter holidays.

Every year, Stayz releases its list of the 10 Holiday Homes of the Year. Here's our pick of the top six most stunning cribs that'll have you dreaming or locking in that annual leave.

Holiday on your very own private peninsula in a renovated turn-of-the-century farmhouse among 250 acres of wilderness. Come to The Cape House for the old-world charm and wildlife and the heated outdoor tub with panoramic water views. No children allowed - this property sleeps up to six adults.

Abercorn is a country house on a farm just outside of Mudgee, sleeping up to eight guests who can make use of the property's veggie garden and enjoy company from the small herd of Belted Galloway cows. The house is spacious and stylish with views of the rolling hills from every window. Plus, guests receive a complimentary bottle of local wine on arrival.

Set in the Dandenong Ranges, just an hour from Melbourne, Mountain Lodge is a light-filled home away from home surrounded by gardens and ferns. Stay here for the wood-burning fireplaces, well-stocked pantry (non-perishables) and roof-top viewing deck that puts you among the treetops. The property sleeps up to eight guests and there is a bunk room for the kids.

If you're dreaming of a Mediterranean getaway but don't want to break the bank, this might be the option for you. Carpe Mykonos is set on eight acres between the Margaret River wine region and the family-friendly Gnarabup beach. It sleeps up to 10 and offers a private tennis court, fire pit and large outdoor deck overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Hamptons-style holiday homes are all-the-rage and this opulent stay offers up to 14 guests their own private saltwater pool, a decked-out kitchen, a wraparound verandah, parents' retreat and multiple living areas. The Hamptons Hinterland Retreat is a 20-minute drive to the heart of the Gold Coast. Plus, it's pet-friendly.

Frogwell Hollow has a hint of the fairytale about it, blending the charm of an English cottage with a country garden and flowing creek. The double-storey sandstone accommodation sleeps six and offers a sunlit conservatory, study, fireplace and plush wing chairs in the living room. Use it as a base to explore the Adelaide Hills.

This year's Stayz Holiday Home of the Year finalists are all located in regional Australia, many within just a few hours of major cities, offering escapism and disconnection, without having to go far.

American Express's 2025 Global Travel Trends Report showed Aussies have a case of the travel bug with 78 per cent planning to take up to three holidays in 2025.

A recent Budget Direct survey showed the majority of us love holidaying locally, with 60 per cent of respondents saying they holidayed domestically in the past 12 months, with couples representing over half of travellers.