SLOW STAYS

Perched overlooking Snelling Beach from Karta Pintingga country, the four WanderPods at South Australia’s Wander on Kangaroo Island are named for the Heavenly Waters constellations seen from these southern skies: Carina, Columba, Pyxis and Vela (a two-bedroom pod). From the vantage of each pod’s outdoor stone bath – cloistered between sky and ocean – it’s easy to see why the celestial sky and unfathomable ocean play endless muse. With handpicked experiences partnering with local providers and $10 donated to Bush Heritage Australia for every booking, Wander Kangaroo Island subscribes to the same no-holds-barred approach to luxurious sustainability as its interstate sister – Wander at the Overflow 1895. Each pod is filled with eco design features: solar-powered air conditioning, a rain shower (and flushable toilet!), Subpod composting plus a native edible garden – making them self-sufficient for peak solitude. Cook a meal in the well-equipped kitchen using your Tastes of Island Pantry box (available for pre-order), then decamp to the comfy wool-blanketed couch. Once you’ve drunk in the night view (and an Islander Estate’s drop) the Cultiver linen-covered king bed awaits to lull you into heavenly rest.