165 Sundown Road , Ballandean , QLD 4382 , Australia View hotel location on the map

Overview
Experience the magic of one of Australia's finest getaways - azjure studio retreat, Australia's most highly awarded couples accommodation.

Only a select few can experience the exquisite tranquility of azjure, Australia's most iconic couples retreat. Nestled on 100 beautiful acres with panoramic views, this world class property provides a wonderful natural experience that engages all the senses.

Superbly designed accommodation, beautiful gardens, abundant native wildlife including kangaroos up close, and the Granite Belt's best location - azjure really is perfect for relaxation, romance, style and nature.

Choosing azjure means you're staying at Australia's very best - the winner of the Deluxe Accommodation Award at the QLD Tourism Awards for the last three years in a row, inductee into the Qld Tourism Hall of Fame in 2011, Silver Medallist at the prestigious 2011 Australian Tourism Awards and Highly Commended at the 2010 Awards.

Ultra-exclusive and private, azjure features just three very modern, stylish and fully self-contained eco-sensitive one bedroom spa studios and the magnificent Villa, which is available in 1 and 2 bedroom configurations. All secluded from the stresses of the modern world on 100 unspoilt acres at Ballandean just south of Stanthorpe township, in Queensland's majestic Granite Belt Wine Country.

Exclusively for couples, azjure is also the premier accommodation in the Stanthorpe region, making it the perfect place for your special occasion, short break or extended stay.

With panoramic views from every studio and from the villa, set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens and right next to Queensland's oldest Pinot Noir vineyard, you'll find the spa studios and the villa are superbly equipped sanctuaries. Each studio features crystal glassware, automatic coffee machine, epicurean kitchen with Smeg appliances, huge spa, Sealy king-size pillow-top bed, and much much more. The villa features two bedrooms each with Sealy king size pillow-top bed, two bathrooms, as well as crystal glassware, automatic coffee machine, epicurean full-sized kitchen with Smeg appliances, the massive 85 square Great Room and a huge 50 square metre patio.

And when you venture out from your special haven, you'll discover that azjure is surrounded by superb wineries, many within walking distance, and stunning national parks. What's more, azjure is close to the Granite Belt's two top restaurants, and within easy driving distance of the cafes and produce outlets that the Granite Belt is renowned for.

Please note, azjure is committed to environmental sustainability. To minimise azjure's carbon footprint the fireplaces in the studios are therefore available for use only from May through August inclusive.

Check in from: 2:00 pm

Check out by: 10:00 am

Getting There
Driving South from Brisbane.

Head west towards Ipswich, taking the Cunningham Highway turnoff just before Ipswich. Stay on the Cunningham Highway to Warwick, then follow the signs to Stanthorpe/Sydney. Just before Stanthorpe take the bypass, staying on the New England Highway, until you reach Ballandean. Turn right into Curr Road by the Ballandean Soccer Field then turn left at Sundown Road. Stay on Sundown Road for about one minute untill you reach the entry to Azjure on the left. Turn left off Sundown Road into the driveway and travel up the gentle hill for about 800 metres till you reach Azjure.

Driving North from Sydney

Head north on the New England Highway, past Tamworth, Glenn Innes and Tenterfield. Stay on the New England Highway until you reach Ballandean (approx. 20 mins north of Tenterfield). Turn left into Curr Road at the Ballandean Soccer Field then turn left at Sundown Road. Stay on Sundown Road for about one minute till you reach the entry to azjure on the left. Turn left off Sundown Road into the driveway and travel up the gentle hill for about 800 metres till you reach azjure.

Parking Info
Each studio has a carport for one vehicle. The villa has parking for two vehicles.