Must-do iconic stays in the Brisbane Region
Stand naked on your private deck overlooking never-ending valleys. Relax by a log fire in a heritage homestead with a glass of red and your favourite person. Lead a llama around 85 acres of bushland. Walk along a seemingly endless island beach and dive into the refreshing ocean.
Make every moment count with these iconic stays in the Brisbane Region.
Less is more at nightfall wilderness camp – a luxurious glamping retreat located beside the bubbling Christmas Creek and lush, ancient Lamington National Park. Spend nights under the stars and days exploring your surrounds.
A quaint homestead set out in the Lockyer valley, Branell is your home away from home complete with library, media room, fireplace and mango orchard to explore.
Lead your own llama through 85 acres of bushland and rainforest in Dayboro. Escape and unwind while enjoying stunning views across the valley in one of the self-contained cottages.
Escape the city and land yourself on the endless sandy beaches of Moreton Island. Tangalooma is the island’s only resort and has accommodation to suit everyone from couples to families to groups of friends. Be sure to go sandboarding while there!
Strip off, stand on your deck and face the world – it’s just you and nature at Pethers Rainforest Retreat. While, yes you have neighbours, all the luxury private cabins face outwards into the valley.
Stay in an authentic Queenslander home in the heart of Brisbane city. The property has a private rooftop bar that allows you views of the CBD over the tin roofs of heritage homes.
Relax and experience the tranquillity that is Mt Cotton Retreat. The accommodation is surround by 20 hectares of private nature reserve plus local national parks nearby. Alternatively, stop by Sirromet for a cellar door experience.
This luxe hotel on the edge of the CBD is where comfort meets the abstract. Inspired by the art of Australian artist Michael Johnson, the Johnson celebrates its boutique aesthetic and matches its upper-class styling with an award-winning 50-metre pool (designed by Michael Klim no less). Drop into the onsite resstaurant, the Tumbling Stone, for cheese and wine at dusk.
Experience life at the top from O’Reilly’s. This unique private property is set on land within the incredible Lamington National Park. Join in eco activities, treat yourself at the Lost World Spa and connect with nature.
Stunningly located atop a mountain in the Scenic Rim, Spicers Peak is as far from the pressures of everyday life as you can get. Elegant suites and private lodges are among the best places to unwind while a gourmet restaurant, the Spa Anise or helicopter tours on site are sure to open your sleepy eyes – and heart.
Wake to the sound of local songbirds – kookaburras, whipbirds and lorrikeets – in your spacious private villa, complete with king bed, double spa, lounge and gas fireplace. Here you can wander the garden, trek through the forest, eat at the award-winning on-site restaurant and get a massage.
The Lockyer Valley is a land of rich soil and local agriculture. With a spectacular position overlooking the area, Stockton Rise overlooks the owners’ own farm where you can pick your own produce and cook it for dinner.
Been to Moreton, done North Stradbroke? Why not try Macleay Island. Yarrandabbi Dreaming is a custom-build award-winning waterfront B&B where your hosts Yvonne and Trevor guarantee you’ll be working on island time.
Breathe in. Breathe out. Relax. You’ve arrived at a luxury retreat with a country welcome surrounded by 12,000 acres of bush. Be sure to enjoy a world-class meal at the restaurant, Homage.
Spend the weekend in a luxury eco-tent and experience the romance of camping under the stars without having to rough it. Ketchup’s Bank is set on 100 acres of bushland with spectacular mountain views.
This boutique, street-art themed hotel is ideal for those needing to be close to the CBD. Located in Fortitude Valley, the hotel is topped off with a public rooftop bar and a gourmet burger joint downstairs.
Need a sea change? Book a beachfront apartment at Cylinder Beach on Straddie and enjoy luxuriously appointed accommodation just a stone’s throw from patrolled beaches.
Start your weekend away with a cooking class in the cottage overlooking the tumbling hills and rocky mountains of the Lost World, before snuggling up by the fire or in bed close by.
Stay in one of three log cabins at the top a eucalypt forest surrounded by views of the spectacular Glasshouse Mountains. Experience nature on your doorstep as you eat breakfast while watching native king parrots and rosellas nearby.
Centrally positioned in Grey Street, this luxury boutique hotel is surrounded by amazing bars and restaurants. No matter what venue you choose to drink or dine at you can't go wrong. However, if you want a little help check out our Fish Lane guide. Want to see a show or some art? Located just a stones throw away is Brisbane's performing arts precinct where you can visit Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art, Queensland Museum or grab a ticket to a show at Queensland's Performing Arts Complex. If this isn't your scene you can relax by the 23-meter infinity pool while looking over South Bank Parklands and the Brisbane River.
A unique geodesic dome experience, Weltevreden offers a perfect getaway for two. Its bed and breakfast domes include a private ensuite, air conditioning, TV and - most importantly - the peace and quiet of nature. Overlooking Wivenhoe Dam, Weltevreden (pronounced Veltfreeden) means well satisfied, and it promises you will be.
Find this cute cottage on the outskirts of the picturesque country town of Rosewood in the heart of the Bremer Valley. Dressed beautifully in crisp white French Metis, hand-embroidered linen sheets and delightful coverings that change with the seasons, it is fully self-contained with a little French fireplace for the winter. Bliss.
Truly, totally private, the Witches Falls Cottages are designed to be the ultimate escape. Relax in your private courtyard, before the cozy fireplace and reconnect with that special someone. There's no need to leave your personal retreat as hosts David and Daniela even deliver your breakfast hamper.
This eclectic boutique hotel delivers impeccable style and clandestine character right in the heart of the City. Seamless service and cheeky charm complement elegantly crafted rooms, a sophisticated restaurant and bar, perfect location and conference and meeting rooms. Far enough from the CBD that you'll feel like you have space but close enough that you're never too far away.
Made of natural stone, raw timbers, recycled materials and polished concrete, this unique hand-built masterpiece is a stay to remember. Set in the scenic Somerset region, spend your days exploring the many lakes, Bunya Mountains or drop into Esk for its country charm.
With riverside views and a luxury pool space that screams beach getaway instead of city stay, the W Brisbane provides spacious guestrooms and suites with stunning amenities. Eating out has never been so easy with the delicious Three Blue Ducks located on site to satisfy your gourmet cravings or explore the city at your doorstep to forage delicious eats. You can't go past The Cheese Pleaser - well, we can't.
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