Scenic Rim provides luxury escapes to the countryside this winter

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  • The Eagle's Nest
  • Sunset swims in the pool
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  • Annika Leiper and son Archer, 4, are amoung the first to try Dig It at Thunerbird Park, Mount Tambourine. Picture by Luke Marsden.
  • Annika Leiper and son Archer, 4, are amoung the first to try Dig It at Thunerbird Park, Mount Tambourine. Picture by Luke Marsden.
  • Binna Burra Lodge Tiny Wild House photo Leighton Pitcher
  • Binna Burra Lodge's Tiny Wild House photo Leighton Pitcher (1)
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    Warm up in winter with luxury escapes to the countryside in the Scenic Rim, including a wood-fired hot tub under the stars, mountains, lakes, and farmstays.

    There are various packages awaiting travellers looking for a quick getaway from the busy city.

    Moogie House, Glamping & Pod Accommodation – Lake Moogerah

    Guests can escape to the country at the Moogie Collective at Lake Moogerah. There are three unique accommodation options:

    • Moogie Glamp – a bespoke luxurious off-grid glamping retreat with the all-new wood-fired cedar hot tub under the stars.
    • Moogie Pod – a tiny pod for two with all the needed facilities and privacy for a pleasant stay.
    • Moogie Family – a dog-friendly accommodation for up to six people with a campfire, perfect for the entire family.
    Moogie Pod.

    Moogie Pod.

    Binna Burra Lodge Tiny Wild Houses – Winter Romance Package

    Binna Burra is a Heritage-listed destination in Woonoongoora, Lamington National Park, immersed in the Gondwana Rainforest. They offer a romantic two-night romance package that includes daily breakfast and dinner, a bottle of sparkling wine, chocolates, a grazing board, late checkout, and more.

    Binna Burra Lodge's Tiny Wild House.

    Binna Burra Lodge’s Tiny Wild House.

    O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat – Stay 3 Pay 2 Deal

    Winter at O’Reilly’s offers star lit campfires and stunning mountain vistas at the world Heritage-listed Lamington National Park from multi-award winning O’Reillys Rainforest Retreat. Guests can take guided bird walks, animal shows, and the Tree Top Walk. They can also take an off road two-wheeled Segway tour followed by the Lost World Day Spa.

    O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat.

    O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat

    Clandulla Cottages & Farmstay

    Guests will help Farmer Matt feed over 100 individual animals in the morning and afternoon.

    Greenlee Cottages

    Guests get to stay in one of four contemporary cottages and soak up the views of the Canugra Valley, listen to the Canugra Creek, and relax while immersed in nature. The cottages accommodate between two and four people. A barbecue and pizza oven gazebo are available at any time.

    The Eagles Nest

    The Eagles Nest is a luxurious, pet friendly hinterland guest house on a 50-acre ridgeline, with 360 degrees of the Scenic Rim and a heated pool.

    Eagle's Nest in the Scenic Rim.

    Eagle’s Nest in the Scenic Rim.

    Mt Barney Lodge in the World Heritage listed national park

    The lodge is the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends. Showcasing glorious views of Mt Barney and Mt Maroon and access to the creek, nearby waterholes and local walks.

    Dig It on Tamborine Mountain

    Australia’s first ever mini-excavator park at Tamborine Mountain, is just an hour from the Gold Coast and Brisbane. Dig IT has welcomed thousands of kids (and grownups) to sit in the driver’s seat to operate their own mini-excavator, just like a real construction worker, in an outdoor construction zone on a mountain famous for rocks.

    Dig It at Thunderbird Park, Mount Tambourine.

    Dig It at Thunderbird Park, Mount Tambourine.

    Just an hour from Brisbane and the Gold Coast, the Scenic Rim stretches from Canungra to The Lost World, Beaudesert to Boonah, Tamborine Mountain to Kalbar. It is home to the ancient World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests, six historic national parks, charming towns and villages, adventure parks, farm stays, craft breweries, boutique wineries, ecolodges, tantalising gourmet and locally led food experiences, world-class camping and glamping, and breathtaking spaces in between.

    Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au

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