KANGAROO POINT, AT AN EASY PACE
THE EDIT Kangaroo Point, at an easy pace Words ASHLEIGH BATESPhotos TIMOTHY BIRCH 12 AUGUST 2026 One of the great luxuries of staying at Point Hotel is not having to rush anywhere. Set within the riverside neighbourhood of Kangaroo Point, the hotel places guests within walking distance of some of Brisbane’s most enduring local experiences. […]
THE SPACES BETWEEN
THE SPACES BETWEEN The first impression of a hotel is rarely the room. It begins at reception. In the first coffee of the morning. In the quiet decision to stay for another drink. In the conversations that stretch a little longer than planned. Increasingly, it’s these shared moments that shape how people remember a place, […]
SATURDAY MORNING, THE BRISBANE WAY
Saturday Morning, the Brisbane Way Words BAILEY DOYLEPhotos TIMOTHY BIRCH 6 AUGUST 2026 Before the city has properly woken, the river is already alive. Cyclists weave along the waterfront, dogs tug impatiently at their leads and, beneath the fig trees at Brisbane Powerhouse, growers are unloading crates filled with just-picked citrus, heirloom tomatoes, fragrant herbs […]
IN THE WORKSHOP WITH HUGH MCCARTHY
THE EDIT IN THE WORKSHOP WITH HUGH MCCARTHY Words BAILEY DOYLEPhotos TIMOTHY BIRCH 6 AUGUST 2026 In Hugh McCarthy’s workshop, ideas rarely arrive fully formed. A curve might begin as a rough sketch before becoming a cardboard prototype. A stack of timber might be assembled, dismantled and rebuilt several times before finding its final shape. […]
POOLSIDE WITH JANE DURAND
THE EDIT POOLSIDE WITH JANE DURAND Words BAILEY DOYLEPhotos TIMOTHY BIRCH 6 AUGUST 2026 Ahead of the completion of a new commissioned artwork for Point Hotel, we visited Brisbane artist Jane du Rand in her studio to see the piece taking shape. Known for her distinctive practice that blends mosaic and handcrafted ceramic elements, Jane […]
A SCENT OF PLACE
A scent of place Words BAILEY DOYLEPhotos TIMOTHY BIRCH 6 AUGUST 2026 Before a room is seen, it is often felt. At Point Hotel Brisbane, first impressions begin with scent. A quiet signature that moves through the spaces of the hotel, subtle yet unmistakable, shaping the atmosphere in a way that is both immediate and […]
IT STARTS WITH THE PRODUCE
THE EDIT It starts with the produce Words ASHLEIGH BATESPhotos TIMOTHY BIRCH 12 AUGUST 2026 At KIN Bar & Dining, the starting point is simple: find exceptional produce and know when to let it speak for itself. It is a philosophy that guides Executive Chef Marcus Turner and the way he approaches each menu. The […]
