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Mountain Retreats & Resorts

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Escarpment Retreat and Day Spa
The Escarpment Retreat and Day Spa is an internationally acclaimed sanctuary nestled in a lush mountain rainforest.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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The English Cottage
The English Cottage at the Lisson Grove Boutique Resort is a luxury destination nestled on Tamborine Mountain
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Tiny Wild Houses Binna Burra Lodge
Binna Burra Lodge's new Tiny Wild Houses offer breathtaking views of the Ships Stern Range
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By Danella Perrins

Still looking for more ideas on where to go to get away from it all on the weekend? Check out our Weekends section with everything from day trips from Brisbane, weekends away, Brisbane's best CBD staycation hotels, and more on offer.

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