Joanna Hunkin

Auckland

Editor at Australian Gourmet Traveller

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Winners: Gourmet Traveller 2025 Hotel and Travel Awards

1 month ago | gourmettraveller.com.au | Joanna Hunkin

Home Travel Hotel and Travel Awards Celebrating the best and brightest in Australian travel this year.
Boutique Hotel of the Year: Raes on Wategos

1 month ago | gourmettraveller.com.au | Joanna Hunkin

Home Travel Hotel and Travel Awards With two new guesthouses, this fabled stalwart is loved by A-listers – and GT – for very good reason.
Why Nigella Lawson loves Australia and our unique dining culture

2 months ago | gourmettraveller.com.au | Joanna Hunkin |Kylie Kwong

“Inspiring communities globally with her humility, humanity and generosity of spirit, Nigella Lawson is a remarkable role model. Nigella embodies awareness and authenticity, and here in Australia, we are fortunate to have experienced her engaging presence and wisdom through her regular visits and appreciation for local eateries.” Kylie KwongNigella Lawson has lost count of how many times she’s been to Australia. She tries to come every year.
The Mediterranean by Sea: Aboard Silversea's luxe new Silver Ray

2 months 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.