46 The Best 50 · 2026
River Drive Motel
Tarwin Lower, VIC
A five-room, self-contained motel beside the Tarwin River in South Gippsland, about two hours from Melbourne. It sits in a one-acre garden and has been refurbished in a modern Australian style, working equally for families, couples or solo travellers.
What makes it
- One-acre garden
- Self-contained rooms
- Tarwin River frontage