Above a dimly-lit subterranean library room sits a mezzanine, with a tree at its centre. © MONA/Jesse Hunniford

Museum of Old and New Art, Hobart, Tasmania © MONA/Jesse Hunniford

Food for thought

Three new experiences built for slowing down and thinking differently.

In a grassy birch grove, a meditation teacher sits in front of a small class, all with their legs crossed, and eyes closed, sitting on the grass. © Beyond Wellness Co & Jurlique

A guide walks with a small group along a paved path, through a botanical garden. © Beyond Wellness Co & Jurlique

A small tour group harvest pink rose petals from a rose bush. © Beyond Wellness Co & Jurlique

A close up of a person writing on a scent card, describing a freshly made botanical oil blend. © Beyond Wellness Co & Jurlique

An overhead shot of a picnic blanket and breakfast spread featuring muffins, bread, fruit, pickles and yoghurt. © Beyond Wellness Co & Jurlique

Jurlique Farm, Adelaide Hills, South Australia © Beyond Wellness Co & Jurlique

Senses in Harmony

Adelaide Hills, South Australia

Before the farm gates open to the public, head to Jurlique’s biodynamic farm in the Adelaide Hills for a morning of grounded tranquility. The new Senses in Harmony experience is an exploration of breathwork and gentle movement outdoors, led by an expert facilitator from Beyond Wellness. Also included is the Handpicked Masterclass where guests will harvest botanicals straight from the fields, and blend their own take-home oil. To finish, it’s a chef-prepared breakfast picnic among the gorgeous grounds. Groups currently run in two streams of 12, rotating through breathwork and the masterclass. The offering will be expanding to accommodate larger groups.

A wide path guided by lights leads to the entrance of a bunker-like museum. © MONA/Jesse Hunniford

Ancient artifacts from Egypt and around the world sit in an ornate wood and glass cabinet. © MONA/Jesse Hunniford

Rows of books sit on long shelves lining the walls of a cave-like library. © MONA/Jesse Hunniford

Golden records, rare books, magazines and artefacts all dedicated to the music of David Bowie line a collection of shelves. © MONA/Jesse Hunniford

A cast copper and iron installation artwork sits in a museum room lined with sandstone walls and low concrete ceilings. © MONA/Jesse Hunniford

Museum of Old and New Art, Hobart, Tasmania © MONA/Jesse Hunniford

Rouge Battery, 2014, Matthew Barney, Phrontisterion, Museum of Old and New Art, Hobart, Tasmania © MONA/Jesse Hunniford

Phrontisterion

Hobart / nipaluna

Many museums have libraries. Few have one like this. Phrontisterion is the culmination of MONA founder David Walsh’s extensive and exceptional personal collection, turned public. Think Shakespeare’s ‘First Folio’, an early edition of Newton’s ‘Opticks’, Darwin’s ‘Origin of Species’, alongside handwritten letters from the likes of Einstein and Bowie. If the rarity of the objects isn’t enticing enough, what’s truly inspired is the organisation — a seemingly mismatched filing system that was custom-built to allow discovery and encourage foraging. To explore the library and walk the sandstone tunnels of the Hobart museum, get in touch with the MONA team who can coordinate tailored visits and private hire of gallery spaces, the restaurant and the ferries for events.

A new building with timber battens as the cladding sits lit by afternoon sun, right by the harbour. © Larrakia Cultural Centre

A ceremonial sand pit with amphitheater seating is positioned near the harbourfront. © Larrakia Cultural Centre

A group of six staff members stand outside the entry to a cultural building. © Larrakia Cultural Centre

Artwork and cultural objects are displayed inside a cultural centre. © Larrakia Cultural Centre

Larrakia Cultural Centre, Darwin, Top End © Larrakia Cultural Centre

Larrakia Cultural Centre

Darwin / Garramilla

The Larrakia Cultural Centre has opened its doors to the public, creating a permanent home for Larrakia culture on the Darwin waterfront. The building itself is a piece of culture, telling a Dreaming story with its roofline tracing the shape of a tawny frogmouth watching over Country from Stokes Hill, while the timber facade is an ode to the bird’s feathers. The landscaping moves through monsoon, savanna and coastal environments, and is anchored by a saltwater ceremonial pond used for cultural practice. Inside, the permanent exhibition traces Larrakia history and knowledge through art, story and cultural objects, then the restaurant sits overlooking Darwin Harbour. Private tours and experiences led by the Larrakia people who own and operate the centre, offers an incredible window into the history and culture of the Traditional Owners of the Darwin region.