A riverside escape where design, wine and wellbeing meet.

Mitchelton: Modern Tranquility by the Goulburn

Set on the banks of the Goulburn River, Mitchelton Hotel and Spa is a statement in refined country luxury. Designed by Hecker Guthrie, the boutique hotel’s minimalist interiors frame the surrounding vineyards like a living artwork. Natural textures, muted tones and expansive glass walls create a sense of calm from the moment you step inside. It’s a destination that feels miles from the city, yet only a short drive from Melbourne’s northern fringe.

Here, everything is connected — architecture, nature and hospitality flow seamlessly into one experience.

The Stay: Effortless Luxury

Each room overlooks the vines or the river, offering private terraces and soft, tactile finishes that make you want to slow down. Mornings start with locally roasted coffee and fresh pastries, while afternoons are best spent cycling through the estate or lounging by the pool with a glass of shiraz. The in-house restaurant, The Muse, serves seasonal produce with understated finesse — think wood-grilled meats, heirloom vegetables and the estate’s own wines.

It’s luxury that doesn’t shout, it simply unfolds around you.

The Spa: Stillness Redefined

The onsite day spa delivers the kind of deep reset few places manage. Signature treatments draw from natural botanicals, and every detail — from scent to sound — is designed to quiet the mind. Whether you’re here for a weekend of indulgence or a longer rural escape, Mitchelton makes the idea of balance tangible.

Between the striking tower, the river breeze and a glass of something exceptional at sunset, this isn’t just a getaway. It’s the art of slowing down, beautifully executed.