Sequoia Lodge sits atop Mount Lofty at Crafers in the Adelaide Hills, on a 30-acre nature setting adjoining Mount Lofty Botanic Garden and national park, overlooking Piccadilly Valley about 20 minutes from Adelaide, adults-only. It has 14 suites in earthy local materials, with fireplaces, deep bathtubs and valley views.
Dining spans Sequoia Dining, curated around food and wine, and the fine-dining Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant on the Mount Lofty Estate with a daily high tea. Wellness centres on three artesian spring-fed thermal hot pools reserved for guests, an infrared sauna and the Gatekeeper’s Day Spa. There are more than 32 signature inclusions, from sunrise yoga and guided nature walks to tastings, with nearby wineries and a Cleland koala experience. A member of Relais & Chateaux, it suits couples and adults seeking a romantic, wellness and wine-focused Adelaide Hills escape.