For nearly a century, travellers have been coming to this corner of the World Heritage-listed Lamington National Park to escape the hustle and stress of the industrialised world and reconnect with blissful, unspoilt nature. Located just 90 minutes from the Gold Coast and less than two hours from Brisbane, this idyllic escape pairs high-quality accommodation featuring all the familiar creature comforts with breathtaking views over the McPherson Ranges and Morans Falls.
Guests can either stay in hotel-style rooms and suites or fully-serviced one, two or three-bedroom villas, which come kitted out with private hot tub spas and entertaining decks with gas barbecues.
Most recently, a new campground has been created with a special focus on ecotourism, featuring 17 powered safari tents, 24 tent spots and 15 campervan spots complete with plumbed facilities and power access. At the centre of the campground is the Hub, where guests can come together, relax and enjoy complimentary amenities in comfortable surrounds.
And because escaping the urban jungle needn’t mean you say goodbye to familiar luxuries, the Rainforest Retreat is ready to pamper you at the Lost World Spa. Guests can let their stresses melt away with a range of remedial and relaxation massages and top-quality beauty treatments. For an experience you’ll never forget, the spa’s ‘ritual’ menu offers a range of multi-treatment sessions, including couples treatments, that will leave you refreshed, re-energised and relaxed like never before.
If you prefer to spend your downtime a little more active, the Retreat’s Discover Centre has you covered with a heap of fun activities, from animal encounters to thrilling treks amongst the forest canopy and some of the best star gazing in the state.