Known as the youngest volcanic area in Australia, Cape Hillsborough is blessed with geologic foundations – the envy of most coastal destinations – with steep tree-lined mountains that drop dramatically to the coastline below. Its volcanic past has also shaped the landscape, dividing up what would have once been a seamless stretch of coastline into a series of secluded bays, each separated by rhyolite boulder headlands. Beyond the boulders providing smooth swimming conditions (read: wind protection), each bay boasts a crescent shape and panoramic view from one end to the other - perfect for photography enthusiasts. To immerse yourself in The Hibiscus Coast, choose between camping and cabins on the Cape Hillsborough coastline. You’ll fall asleep with mere metres between you and the main attraction tomorrow morning - sunrise on the beach. Or, for romantic luxury, check into the Feathered Nest to share your suite with an aviary of rare black cockatoos, while being surrounded by the Australian bushland of Mount Toby State Forest.