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Stay Awhile Magazine Collectable print publication exploring unique & experience-led hotels, escapes, cabins, beach retreats & tiny homes in Australia & New Zealand.

Discover the stories behind unforgettable slow stays. For the conscious, curious traveller.

Want a sneak peak of what’s inside Volume 05, our Senses Issue (coming soon)? We’re sharing the full ‘Modern Bathhouses’...
14/10/2025

Want a sneak peak of what’s inside Volume 05, our Senses Issue (coming soon)? We’re sharing the full ‘Modern Bathhouses’ story in our Slow Stays Newsletter this week. Make sure you’re on our mailing list to receive it!

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Stay Awhile is a collectible print magazine for the curious, conscious traveller. We explore genuinely special slow stays and authentic experiences in Australia & New Zealand.

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Paramount House Hotel is the kind of boutique hotel that doesn’t just give you a bed for the night — it gives you a whol...
16/09/2025

Paramount House Hotel is the kind of boutique hotel that doesn’t just give you a bed for the night — it gives you a whole vibe.

Housed in the old Paramount Pictures building, the hotel blends heritage architecture with cinematic charm and interiors that feel equal parts industrial and impossibly cool. Think terrazzo details, exposed brick, soaring ceilings, and linen that looks better crumpled than freshly pressed.

Upstairs, the loft-style rooms feel like apartments you wish were yours — moody lighting, vinyl players, and just the right amount of grit. Downstairs, you’ll find one of Sydney’s most-loved cafés buzzing from morning till late. And then there’s the rooftop wellness space, where reformer pilates and skyline views conspire to make you feel pretty epic before breakfast.

This isn’t your run-of-the-mill luxury hotel in Sydney. It’s the stay people talk about, the one locals recommend.

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Once a 1950s telephone exchange, now your cue to unplug.Tucked beneath a stand of eucalypts on Wolfhaar Farm, just 25 mi...
09/09/2025

Once a 1950s telephone exchange, now your cue to unplug.

Tucked beneath a stand of eucalypts on Wolfhaar Farm, just 25 minutes north of Taupō, this off-grid boutique glamping stay has serious charm. Think: a spacious hut for sleeping, a twin hut for cooking and bathing, and an outdoor bath in the trees with sweeping valley views.

Here, days drift by with rosella and kingfishers swooping overhead, farm animals grazing in the distance, and sunsets best enjoyed from the porch, glass in hand. Whether you’re road-tripping the North Island or chasing a romantic getaway, this is New Zealand glamping dialled in.

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Recently we chatted to Liz & Sonia, the founders of —New Zealand’s go-to booking platform for unique slow stays. We tal...
04/09/2025

Recently we chatted to Liz & Sonia, the founders of —New Zealand’s go-to booking platform for unique slow stays. We talked all things boutique cabins, glamping hideaways, off-grid retreats…and where it all began. The story lands this Nov, inside Volume 05: The Senses Issue!

One of their popular stays, .nz , is perched high above the Taranaki coastline, just 25 minutes from New Plymouth. Think: 360-degree views of Pouakai Ranges and Taranaki Maunga on one side, and endless sea horizons on the other. Here, a wood-fired hot tub bubbles under the stars, sliding glass doors frame native bush, and the only interruption to your lounging is deciding between an outdoor shower or another glass of wine.

Intricately captured by photographer , this cabin is the definition of a sensory escape — where design, landscape and slow living collide.

On vibrant James Street in Brisbane’s New Farm, you’ll find — a heritage boutique hotel with a history as colourful as ...
02/09/2025

On vibrant James Street in Brisbane’s New Farm, you’ll find — a heritage boutique hotel with a history as colourful as its interiors.

Built in the 1860s, this grand stone building has lived many lives — from private residence to hospital to school — before being lovingly transformed by architect mother-and-daughter duo Lisa & Isabella White (with the help of husband/father, Steven) into a luxury guesthouse very unique to Brisbane.

Step inside and you’ll discover five generous apartments where directional interiors meet heritage charm: original stone walls set against bold hues, custom joinery, terrazzo bathrooms, and kitchens made for slow mornings. Each space is huge, homely and effortlessly stylish.

Outdoors, the courtyard pool is calling, sun-dappled and tropical. And yes, it’s dog-friendly, because no staycation should leave your best mate behind. 🐶

Miss Midgley’s is a very special piece of Brisbane’s history reimagined!

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A barn turned bathhouse. A total dream. Steam curling up beneath timber beams, a creek slipping past just outside. It’s ...
28/08/2025

A barn turned bathhouse. A total dream. Steam curling up beneath timber beams, a creek slipping past just outside. It’s the kind of hidden gem you can only imagine until you’re actually there — towel draped, glass poured, the countryside settling into silence.

Findon Farm is a dream escape tucked into the Northern Rivers. A rural romance reimagined with a luxury twist: 2 rustic black-clad cottages with modern comforts, kitchens made for slow breakfasts, and nights gathered by the firepit as stars crowd the sky. Out back? Wendell and Zeus, the resident donkeys, perfecting the art of stealing hearts.

Between dips in the barn bathhouse, outdoor BBQs, and afternoons stretched out by the creek, this retreat is pure slow living. Country, but make it chic.

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A sneak peak: Volume 05 of Stay Awhile, available in print in November…“Some stays are cute.This one rewires your nervou...
26/08/2025

A sneak peak: Volume 05 of Stay Awhile, available in print in November…

“Some stays are cute.
This one rewires your nervous system.

Glass doors open wide from almost every room, letting the ocean in — not just the view, but the sound, the air, the feeling. The Palm House doesn’t just sit on the beach, it belongs to it. This is a beach house with presence: bold, beautiful, and totally at ease with itself.

Inside, it’s all warm textures, thoughtful layers, and lived-in design that makes it feel less like a rental, more like your dream friend’s holiday home (the one with incredible taste and no stress).

Would call it a weekend away — but that doesn’t quite cover it.”

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