Be lulled to sleep on your luxurious pillow-top bed by the sound of the waves crashing gently onto the sands a few steps away. Screened by towering Norfolk Pines, this former rustic 1950s campsite facing Toowoon Bay an hour north of Sydney, now attracts a steady stream of the harbour city's celebrity set looking for a true luxury hideaway. But Kims isn't just famous for its chic James + Grose-designed accommodation - a choice of beachside bungalows and deluxe spa villas with private heated swimming pools - and enviable location. Meal times here are also celebrated. Guests eagerly anticipate the sound of the ship's bell calling them to the dining room where magnificent buffet breakfasts, lunches and dinners are served.As you tuck into your grilled snapper caught hours earlier, or Kims' legendary 10-egg baked bread and butter custard, keep a sharp eye out the window. During their migrating season (June to November), humpback whales can be spotted from here making your gourmet getaway truly unforgettable.
