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Mountain Retreats & Resorts

Around Brisbane

Rejuvenate the senses when you make tracks to get away from the hustle and bustle of the everyday. Now is the perfect time of year to take to the hills, exploring the stunning hinterlands and ancient mountains that provide south-east Queensland with a majestic backdrop.

From secluded cottages and romantic resorts with day spas & vineyards, to family-friendly mountaintop lodges and getaways for solo eco travellers, here's our pick of where to book into first.

O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat

O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat is the perfect place for the entire family to escape the rat race, experience nature

Clear Mountain Lodge, Spa And Vineyard

Clear Mountain Lodge, Spa and Vineyard, Clear Mountain

Clear Mountain Lodge, Spa & Vineyard is the perfect getaway, just 35 mins from Brisbane CBD

Verandah House Country Estate

Verandah House Country Estate Tamborine Mountain Queensland

Verandah House Country Estate boasts a vantage point that offers mesmerizing views of the hinterland and beyond

Pethers Rainforest Retreat

Pethers Rainforest Retreat Tamborine Mountain

Situated amidst 15 acres of breathtaking sub-tropical rainforest, Pethers Rainforest Retreat offers a unique luxury boutique experience

The Polish Place

patrons sitting at table with views at The Polish Place in Mt Tamborine Qld

The Polish Place is like a fragment of traditional Polish village that was transplanted onto a ridgetop of Mt Tamborine

Escarpment Retreat and Day Spa

The Escarpment Retreat and Day Spa is an internationally acclaimed sanctuary nestled in a lush mountain rainforest.

Binna Burra Lodge

Binna Burra Lodge, Lamington National Park, Gold Coast, Beechmont, Hinterland

Binna Burra Lodge is a slice of paradise nestled within the ancient subtropical rainforests of Lamington National Park

Worldsaway Retreat

Worldsaway Retreat Ocean View

Worldsaway Retreat is a stunning eco friendly Ocean View retreat, just 50 minutes by car from Brisbane, yet literally worlds away

Maleny Country Estate

Maleny Country Estate, Reesville

Heading down the majestic, tree-lined driveway, you immediately leave the cares of the every-day behind as you arrive at the picturesque haven

The Mouses House Rainforest Retreat

The Mouses House Rainforest Retreat Springbrook National Park

Mouses House Rainforest Retreat is a unique experience nestled in the stunning World Heritage listed Springbrook National Park

Mt Cotton Retreat

Mt Cotton Retreat, Mt Cotton

Mt Cotton Retreat is a beautiful bush retreat found half an hour's drive from Brisbane on the side of Mt Cotton

Cedar Creek Lodges

Cedar Creek Lodges, Tamborine Mountain

This stylish bush retreat can be found nestled within a world of adventure and surrounded by natural beauty

Bestbrook Mountain Resort

Bestbrook Mountain Resort Maryvale

Bestbrook Mountain Resort, just off the Cunningham Highway at Maryvale offers guests the opportunity to experience farm life in a unique country setting.

The English Cottage

The English Cottage at the Lisson Grove Boutique Resort is a luxury destination nestled on Tamborine Mountain

Tiny Wild Houses Binna Burra Lodge

Binna Burra Lodge's new Tiny Wild Houses offer breathtaking views of the Ships Stern Range

By Danella Perrins

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