Unique Stays: a Getaway from the Ordinary

Spicers Peak Lodge Maryvale

Perched atop a mountain on 8,000 acres in Queensland’s High Country, enveloped by the World Heritage Listed Main Range National Park and the Great Dividing Range, Spicers Peak Lodge offers an exclusive, intimate Australian wilderness lodge experience.

The Lodge sits 1,100 metres above sea level with views across to the surrounding peaks. From untouched rainforest and rugged mountain escarpments to the pristine backdrop of a World Heritage Listed National Park and ancient volcanic regions, there is no shortage of unspoiled wilderness to experience and admire. The architecturally designed Lodge is an eclectic mix of contemporary and classic and has been created with its stunning natural environment in mind.

Onsite restaurant, The Peak, showcases the best of Australian cuisine and produce to deliver the “Best of Australia’’ on plate. With the everunfolding majesty of the Scenic Rim serving as a seductive backdrop, the team of chefs embark daily on a journey of the best of Australian flavours, produce, creativity and technique. To compliment our cuisine, our Sommelier has designed our wine list to provide the “Best of Australia” in a glass.

Myriad adventures await in the sky or on the land. For the active, there’s helicopter scenic flights, nature hikes, 4WD discovery tours and mountain biking. For those wishing for a gentler pace, there’s sunset picnics, star gazing, a guest library, pool table and tennis court. The peerless infinity pool – with yawning views of the mountains – is a temptation impossible to resist for most, as are the indulgent and restorative powers of the Spa Anise Day Spa.

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As the saying goes, “The purpose of life is to travel because it introduces you to new experiences”. We tend to agree. So, let us introduce you to the world of unique stays, we’re talking camping, glamping, historic stays, luxury stays, farm stays, bed and breakfasts, romantic getaways, country getaways… you get the picture. Tailor your next escape to paradise with a few of our top picks to really elevate your experience

Want to experience life on the farm, without moving to the country? You can jump right in and get your hands dirty at Mount View Homestead. Packed with character, learn about farm life on this 650-acre working stud cattle and grain growing property. Rumour has it the views of the surrounding valleys are pretty great too.

Life is better when you’re camping. There we said it. Whether you’re happy rolling out your swag beside a campfire or need all the luxuries and mod cons of the latest caravans; want views of the mountains or the water, we have it all. You just have to choose which of these top camping and caravan spots suit you.

If glamping is more your style, we deliver on the perfect blend of you, the wilderness and 1000 thread count sheets. Did we mention the clawfoot bath with a glorious rain head shower at Murphy’s Creek Escape?

Or, try stays famous for their history and heritage. From a pub where an iconic radio drama was penned to a winery cottage and heritage-listed homestead, turn the pages of history without leaving your accommodation.

Discover the piece de resistance of unique stays, boasting grand luxury, romance, at such places as Barrel View Luxury Cabins. Spicers Peak Lodge is where you can indulge in little extravagances such as a chef-hatted restaurant and suites surrounded by world heritage-listed national park.

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