Joanna Hunkin

Auckland

Editor at Australian Gourmet Traveller

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The Mediterranean by Sea: Aboard Silversea's luxe new Silver Ray

3 weeks ago | gourmettraveller.com.au | Joanna Hunkin

We put luxury cruising to the test and sail the Mediterranean aboard Silversea’s newest ship.
The Grand National Hotel by Saint Peter

Jan 22, 2025 | gourmettraveller.com.au | Joanna Hunkin

Six years of planning went into turning Josh and Julie Niland’s dream property into reality – transforming a historic corner pub into an award-winning restaurant and boutique hotel. The result is The Grand National Hotel, which is one of the most polished, considered and thoroughly charming properties to ever open in Australia. Everything about the hotel mirrors the Saint Peter experience, emphasising quality and sustainability while creating a clear sense of place.
Our luxury guide to a weekend in Kirra Beach, Queensland

Jan 14, 2025 | gourmettraveller.com.au | Joanna Hunkin

Locals have been trying to keep Kirra Beach a secret for decades. But with its rare north-facing aspect, squeaky white sand, and one of the best surf breaks in the country, it was only a matter of time before this quiet seaside town caught the eye of property developers. This is our luxury guide to a weekend in Kirra Beach, Queensland. Enter KTQ Group (who previously brought us Elementsof Byron) and its latest project, lifestyle precinct Kirra Point.
Turkish delight: Luxury cruising around the Mediterranean

Dec 1, 2024 | gourmettraveller.com.au | Joanna Hunkin

If ever there was a city in which to arrive by sea, Istanbul must surely be it. It’s a city that deserves a grand entrance; a skyline better viewed in profile than from above, to fully appreciate the curved domes and spiked minarets of the city’s 3000 mosques and the giant Turkish flags that boldly flutter in between. We arrive on a still autumn morning, slowly cruising up the Bosphorus as the ethereal glow of first light spills over the city, calling us closer.
Best London hotels for 2025 travel: New, boutique and luxury stays

Nov 27, 2024 | gourmettraveller.com.au | Alexandra Carlton |Joanna Hunkin |Anna McCooe

The very best London hotels can’t help themselves. At the luxury end, hotels trade almost exclusively into grandiose Regency-style decor: acres of velvet, tassels and turrets, trussed-up butlers and claw-foot baths. But so they should. The English capital is a city of opulence, history and tradition, and when you’re staying here you may as well lean all the way in.
9 luxe Hong Kong hotels for your stay in the Fragrant Harbour

Nov 26, 2024 | gourmettraveller.com.au | Jessica G. Lynch |Joanna Hunkin

A vibrant East Asian metropolis, Hong Kong is home to some of the world’s most luxurious hotels, many boasting a long heritage of exceptional hospitality. From the historic elegance of The Peninsula Hong Kong in Admiralty to the contemporary chic of Tsim Sha Tsui’s Mondrian Hong Kong, read on for our curated edit of luxury Hong Kong hotels to book for your next stint in the Fragrant Harbour.
Gourmet Traveller Hotel and Travel Awards entry criteria

Nov 12, 2024 | gourmettraveller.com.au | Joanna Hunkin

Gourmet Traveller’s Hotel and Travel Awards celebrate the best hotels and travel experiences in Australia. Our aim is to showcase the properties and experiences that reflect a unique Australian perspective and approach to luxury. We invite submissions from hotels of all sizes to enter, as well cruise lines that operate in Australian waters. Winners will feature in Gourmet Traveller’s June 2025 issue, celebrating the Best of Australia.
Review: Muni's adventurous 11-course menu has quickly solidified it as a destination

Aug 25, 2024 | gourmettraveller.com.au | Joanna Hunkin

The Gourmet Traveller Team Gourmet Traveller is Australia’s trusted authority on food, travel and luxury lifestyle, bringing the latest news and trends to life through quality journalism, enticing recipes and evocative photography. For more than 55 years, it has been inspiring and informing Australians with the best in cooking, dining, travelling and shopping.
Review: Bar Rochford is Canberra's defining hangout

Aug 25, 2024 | gourmettraveller.com.au | Joanna Hunkin

Home Dining Out Restaurant Guide Annual Restaurant Guide: ACT Top 5 Bar Rochford is a masterclass in balance, here for the party but bringing a level of food, booze and service that’s truly special.
Why we have introduced a new independent restaurant badge to our Annual Restaurant Guide

Aug 25, 2024 | gourmettraveller.com.au | Joanna Hunkin

Every year, before we begin the judging process for our Annual Restaurant Guide, we sit down as a team to discuss why we are doing this. What purpose does it serve and what needs to change? As a result, the Awards and Guide have adapted and evolved significantly over the last 45 years. This year, we recognised a growing concern within the industry around the rise of large restaurant groups.