Where to Stay

Make the most of your Scenic Rim trip and truly experience what makes this region so special! 

Stay in a charming bed and breakfast with an open fire and stunning views, or enjoy a peaceful cottage on a working farm where you can wake up to the sounds of birds and a host of furry friends. For a more intimate escape, curl up with a loved one at a romantic mountain lodge, or immerse yourself in nature with a glamping experience under a sky full of stars. 

Canungra, Tamborine Mountain and Beechmont

Unlock the door to breathtaking mountain views, misty mornings and the sweet sound of whipbirds. Staying in this spectacular high country is truly magical.

Whether you’re seeking luxury cabins or charming pavilions, Beechmont Estate offers a serene escape atop the Lamington National Park plateau. Indulge in the unforgettable mountain experiences at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat and Binna Burra or the adjacent Alcheringa houses overlooking screen views. Tamborine Mountain also boasts five-star luxurious retreats like Verandah House Country Estate and Songbirds. Hint: book NOW!

For accommodation of all sorts, Tamborine Mountain Glades and Thunderbird Park at Tamborine Mountain is perfect. Bed & Breakfast lovers are also spoilt for choice with Avocado Sunset B&B at Tamborine Mountain, Country Mile Escape at Flying Fox and Greenlee Cottages at Canungra. There’s also Witches Falls Cottages, Tamborine Mountain B&B, Camelot Boutique Accommodation, The Odd Gecko B&B, Canungra Cottages, and Clandulla Cottages.

 

Boonah, Kalbar, Harrisville, Mount Alford and Roadvale

Prepare for a smorgasbord of farmhouses, upscale lodges, glamping spots, and even an old church, you won’t ever want to leave!

If you want to share June’s flavours with friends, and in style, then book Mount French Lodge outside Boonah. Oozing modern luxury, it overlooks the Scenic Rim, and is part of the Private Collection by Spicers. Herrmann House in Kalbar is a stunning residence of two joined Queenslanders where four couples can stay in luxury.

For a charming cottage stay try Milford Country Cottages or The Old Church Bed & Breakfast in Boonah, also offering an electric charging station. There’s also 107 George on the main street in Kalbar overlooking the Winter Harvest Festival.

For those seeking rustic charm and modern comforts, look to Olive View Estate, Scenic Rim Farm House, Lumiere and Skyline farmhouses, and Scenic Rim View Cottages are excellent choices.

Adventurers can also enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing luxury at Ketchup’s Bank Glamping and Moogie House, Glamp & Pod.

 

Beaudesert, Kerry and Rathdowney

Framed by Lamington National Park, the heart of the Scenic Rim is home to authentic farm stays, expansive camping adventures, eco-pods, lodges and great family options. It’s also the gateway to The Lost World, where the mountains start their journey skyward.

Farm stay lovers this is your nirvana – try Ladybrook Farm Stay, Worendo Cottages, Eighteen Mile Cottage and Homestead, or Cedar Glen Farm Stay. Get up early and see the cows being milked. Help feed the chooks or the pigs. Or take the opportunity to learn about what they are farming and how food gets to our table.

Then there’s Barney Creek Vineyard Cottages nestled at the base of Mount Barney and Wander at The Overflow Estate 1895, an extraordinary eco-pod accommodation experience, overlooking Lake Wyaralong.

Just outside Beaudesert in the Kerry Valley lies an exclusive bush campsite, called the Kerry Valley Secret! It has plenty of shade for tents and a huge space for caravans and camper trailers. Great for our travelling foodies!

Or for an extraordinary glamping experience bordering Lamington National Park, there’s the minimalist luxury of Nightfall Camp.

To plan your perfect trip go to visitscenicrim.com.au

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