By Rama Gaind.
Spicers Peak Lodge is in Maryvale, Queensland.
Now that travel is back on the agenda, destination choices are endless. On Australia’s domestic front is Queensland’s Scenic Rim.
Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2022 has placed the state’s Scenic Rim in the Top 10 regions of the world. In fact, it has been put on the number eighth position.
Lonely Planet’s Chris Zeiher said this was an exciting coup for the region and Australia.
“We’re thrilled to see the Scenic Rim included in the world’s best destinations, especially as it’s such an untouched and diverse eco-based Australian destination. From the amazing food and wine to the incredible rainforest and bush walks and memorable places to stay, this is an unexpected pocket of Australia that has it all.”
So, let’s look to venturing out there. These resort and glamping stopping-points in the area are a must to-be-experienced.
Hazelwood Estate is located on Lamington National Park’s Beechmont plateau, approximately 600m above sea level.
Embark on a journey of discovery by first letting this unique adventure begin in the foothills of the Scenic Rim. Walk along the Great Dividing Range, through World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforest and see native fauna and flora in all its glory as you discover the magnificent Spicers Scenic Rim trail. After that you head on down to where relaxation and luxury are elevated to new heights – at the Spicers Peak Lodge in Maryvale, Queensland. It is Australia’s highest non-alpine accommodation boasting cedar timber framework and bluestone masonry throughout.
Positioned more than 1,100 metres above sea level, the lodge is as far from the pressure of everyday life as it is possible to be. Set on 8,000 acres with a backdrop of World Heritage-listed national park, this exclusive lodge provides the ultimate location for an all-inclusive luxury getaway. Escape to this setting and enjoy an award-winning gourmet experience, relax with a spa treatment, explore on a self-guided walk or simply take in the views.
Spicers Peak Lodge is where relaxation and revitalisation comes naturally!
Other options
Hazelwood Estate is nestled next to the World Heritage-listed Lamington National Park and the rolling hills of Beechmont and Binna Burra. It’s a place where you can dream of a simpler, slower way of life.
Located on the Beechmont plateau approximately 600m above sea level, Hazelwood Estate experiences its own micro-climate and some of Australia’s most fertile deep red volcanic soil.
Ketchup’s Bank Glamping is south-east Queensland’s first couples’ luxury glamping private retreat.
Get back to nature – with activities and experiences centred around the property and enjoy bushwalking trails in the Beechmont and Lamington National Park. A world away from the hustle and bustle of city living, this luxury country retreat offers everyone who goes there – a chance to escape routine and return to what’s real.
Another pick is south-east Queensland’s first couples’ luxury glamping private retreat – Ketchup’s Bank Glamping. It’s here that you can treat your partner to the ultimate experience in the heart of the Scenic Rim.
Only a 90-minute drive south-west of the Brisbane CBD and the Gold Coast, this secluded eco-retreat will allow you to experience the romantic side of camping.
At Ketchup’s, you are surrounded by genuine native Australian bushland and some of the best views in the Scenic Rim. The wonders of camping with all the luxury that really allows your headspace to recharge. The peace, the stars, the privacy, the adorable wildlife and so much more awaits you.
With spectacular mountain views, there’s an abundance of flora and fauna. Set on the edge of 100 acres of private eucalypt forest, wildlife abounds including three varieties of wallabies, goannas, wedge-tailed eagles, koalas, king parrots and much, much more. Chosen for its seclusion and spectacular backdrop, Ketchup’s is located on Green Hills Road which was featured in the car chase scene in Steve Irwin’s movie The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course.
Imagine … you can have the time away that really soothes the soul. A life out in the fresh air that you have been craving for a long time!
DETAILS BOX
Spicers Peak Lodge
T: 137 742
Hazelwood Estate
T: (07) 5602 9710
Ketchup’s Bank Glamping
T: (07) 5463 4592
