The Best of Newstead: Where to Eat, Drink, and Explore

Slide into a private cabin for an infrared sauna session to sweat out any lingering stress, followed by a float in their spacious, open-top pools. Unlike traditional claustrophobic pods, these pools let you drift in calm, ambient light. You'll emerge feeling beautifully light-headed and completely reset.

Start your morning where the locals do, clutching a superb flat white in the crisp country air. The kitchen here works closely with local growers, meaning your autumn plate will likely feature freshly harvested mushrooms or locally poached orchard fruits.

Tucked behind James Street, this concrete-hewn hideaway serves up incredible Middle Eastern-inspired charcuterie and sharp, modern cocktails. It’s the perfect, low-lit spot to ease into the evening while watching Brisbane's design crowd drift by.

A short drive down the road brings you to this rustic, family-run cellar door where the vines are turning a beautiful rust color. Sit by the open fire with a glass of their estate-grown Shiraz and a generous platter of regional cheeses.

A short, leafy walk brings you to this Teneriffe favorite, tucked inside a heritage brick streetscape. The menu here isn't dogmatic about health; instead, it focuses on vibrant, locally sourced ingredients that make you feel genuinely good. Order the folded eggs with green chilli or the seasonal bowls alongside a superb Single O coffee.

Crunch through a thick carpet of fallen orange and gold leaves along the banks of the Loddon River. This gentle walking track is at its most dramatic in May, when the historic European elms and oaks put on their final, brilliant show before winter.

This beautifully preserved 1880s station has been given a second life as a vibrant community arts hub. Browse hand-thrown local ceramics, woven textiles, and seasonal exhibitions that showcase the rich creative community of the Goldfields.

Tucked away in an industrial pocket of Newstead, Rogue serves an uncompromising, hyper-seasonal tasting menu in a moody, monochrome dining room. Expect bold flavor combinations and immaculate plating that feels like performance art in its own right.

Step through the orange door on Ann Street into a multi-tiered sanctuary of dark wood, leather, and over 900 spirits. Order a smoky, complex whisky cocktail to decompress after the sonic assault of the show.

Drop your bags at Australia's finest example of subtropical brutalism. Spend the afternoon lounging under a canvas umbrella by the pale-green pool, ordering a crisp glass of Pet-Nat to shake off the travel.

End your autumn day at this classic country pub, where the atmosphere is warm and the woodfire is roaring. Pull up a stool, order a pint of regional craft beer, and tuck into a hearty, locally sourced dinner to ward off the evening chill.

Finish your afternoon at this lush, plant-enveloped oasis that feels miles away from the city. The Middle Eastern-inflected menu is packed with fresh herbs, house-made labneh, and slow-roasted vegetables that taste as vibrant as they look. Snag a table under the hanging ferns and order a cold-pressed juice or a biodynamic wine to toast to a day well spent.

Make your way to this iconic, repurposed WWII hangar for Igorrr's genre-shattering set. The venue's soaring arched roof and world-class acoustics are the only things in town capable of containing his mix of breakcore, opera, and heavy metal.

Start your morning at this stunningly designed multi-story wellness sanctuary. Book into a warm run yoga or reformer pilates class where the lighting is soft and the instructors actually know their anatomy. It is the perfect antidote to a busy week, setting a calm, focused tone for the rest of your day.