Steps from Halcyon House resort pool, Paper Daisy isn’t just a hotel restaurant, it’s an ode to the classic Australian beach holiday – and a rather sumptuous one at that.

There’s a sense of occasion to the Anna Spiro-designed dining room, where finger-lime margaritas and designer kaftans flow in equal, exuberant measure. It has the hallmarks of the Hamptons – marine-toned bistro chairs and white-panelled banquettes – and the menu is finely tuned to the north coast.

Kick off with Bilambil sweet potato crisps piled with smoked wild kangaroo tartare. Superb with a chilled glass of nero d’avola from the impressive wine list.

The kitchen knows its way around a fire too; that’s good news for coal-roasted duck breast and Ranger’s Valley wagyu rump, the latter served with a parcel of confit potato wrapped in blackened poblano skin.

Finish how you began – on a nostalgic note, with a Splice-inspired dessert of lime, coconut and pineapple sherbet.

Good to know: The bar menu lists a large range of locally produced gins, plus a prawn and avocado sanga made for afternoons by the pool.

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