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Mountain Retreats & Resorts

Around Brisbane

Updated: May 17, 2025

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 is the perfect place for the entire family to escape the rat race, experience nature
Perched atop Tamborine Mountain with sweeping hinterland views, you'll find Verandah House Country Estate - a luxury boutique accommodation that seamlessly blends country charm with modern luxury
Clear Mountain Lodge, Spa & Vineyard is the perfect getaway, just 35 mins from Brisbane CBD
Situated amidst 15 acres of breathtaking sub-tropical rainforest, Pethers Rainforest Retreat offers a unique luxury boutique experience
The Polish Place is like a fragment of traditional Polish village that was transplanted onto a ridgetop of Mt Tamborine
The Escarpment Retreat and Day Spa is an internationally acclaimed sanctuary nestled in a lush mountain rainforest.
Binna Burra Lodge is a slice of paradise nestled within the ancient subtropical rainforests of Lamington National Park
Worldsaway Retreat is a stunning eco friendly Ocean View retreat, just 50 minutes by car from Brisbane, yet literally worlds away
Mouses House Rainforest Retreat is a unique experience nestled in the stunning World Heritage listed Springbrook National Park
Mt Cotton Retreat is a beautiful bush retreat found half an hour's drive from Brisbane on the side of Mt Cotton
A unique and exclusive retreat where old world romance meets modern luxury atop Tamborine Mountain.
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 at the Lisson Grove Boutique Resort is a luxury destination nestled on Tamborine Mountain
Binna Burra Lodge's Tiny Wild Houses, perched on a cliiftop, offer breathtaking views of the Ships Stern Range

By Danella Perrins

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