Unpacked by AFAR · Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Emma John expresses a desire to return to the small town of Trentham, Victoria, which she only briefly visited. The town, known for its waterfalls and culinary scene featuring chefs like Annie Smithers, also boasts charming cafes, art galleries, and a historically preserved hotel. John was particularly drawn to the town's artisanal approach to local produce and its blend of natural beauty and revitalized heritage.
“And I think that's why I'd say I'd persuade myself that there must be one more spa treatment that I haven't yet tried, and it was in Trentham.”
“And I thought, well, I'll veer off because it says the town is just a little bit away here. And you don't drive past the town. And all the locals, you know, they know that they know that they're not going to drive past the town. And I think they've made it into this really cool place that has great restaurants in it, like a chef called Annie Smithers, who's won lots of awards.”
“And they've managed to renovate it in this way that really preserves, you know, nineteen-century features and architecture and charm of the place.”