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
Stay where morning mist drapes the mountains, the air is crisp, and the sweet call of whipbirds are your wake-up alarm.
For a romantic rainforest escape, Pethers Rainforest Retreat offers secluded, adult-only tree houses nestled in five hectares of pristine rainforest perfect for anniversaries, special celebrations, or simply unwinding in nature.
For luxury lovers, book into the new Pat’s Chalet at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat these off-grid, self-catered chalets are perfect for post-dining stargazing.
Binna Burra Lodge offers spectacular mountain views right from your room, while Beechmont Estate sits high atop the Lamington National Park plateau, with the stunning local produce restaurant, The Paddock.
On Tamborine Mountain, Verandah House Country Estate offers a wonderful five-star stay, while the new boutique hotel The Tamborine pairs stunning views with local sips and bites at Peacock O’clock each day!
For a truly authentic farmstay, Clandulla Cottages & Farmstay bursts with charm, cheek and cuddly characters. Rounding out the accommodation offering, Tamborine Mountain Glades and Thunderbird Park provide rainforest escapes from luxe lodges and cabins to glamping and camping.
Beechmont Estate
Binna Burra
Veranda House Country Estate
Moran Falls
O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat
Boonah, Kalbar, Harrisville, Mount Alford and Roadvale
Amid a patchwork of paddocks and postcard-perfect country villages, discover a rich mix of farmhouses, upscale lodges, glamping retreats, and beautifully restored old chapels.
Vanbery Chapel is a lovingly restored 1900s chapel and the newest addition to Vanbery Cottage Host Farm. The Old Church Bed & Breakfast, just outside Boonah, has been reimagined into a boutique country stay, while The Church Roadvale offers an elegant escape designed for two.
New to the region is Fox Hill Grove, two luxury cabins overlooking the locally named “Fox Hill” mountain and surrounding paddocks. For country luxe with a little more polish, book Mount French Lodge just outside Boonah, or Herrmann House in the heart of Kalbar.
For rustic charm paired with modern comforts, Scenic Rim Farm House and Skyline Farmhouse are excellent choices. Adventurers can soak up the great outdoors without sacrificing luxury at Ketchup’s Bank Glamping and Moogie House Glamp and Pod.
Beaudesert, Kerry, Rathdowney and Wyaralong’
Wrapped by the ancient peaks of Lamington National Park, this part of the Scenic Rim truly comes alive in winter. Crisp mornings, glowing fire pits and long, slow meals made from local produce set the scene for a stay that’s perfectly matched to Eat Local Month.
Expect authentic farm stays, eco-pods with big views, bush camps, lodges and relaxed, family-friendly retreats that celebrate the region’s deep connection to food and farming.
Farm-stay lovers will feel instantly at home. Ladybrook Farm Escape, Worendo Cottages, Farm Stay The Bluff, Cedar Glen Farm Stay and Eighteen Mile Cottage and Homestead offer genuine country hospitality, open paddocks and winter nights best spent rugged up under the stars after a day of farm-to-table feasting.
For something truly memorable, Wander at The Overflow Estate 1895 pairs sleek eco-pod design with uninterrupted views across Lake Wyaralong ideal for cosy evenings with a glass of local wine in hand.
Just past Rathdowney, Barney Creek Vineyard Cottages delivers the full winter escape: vineyard views, crackling fires, cabins and camping, all within easy reach of Eat Local Month experiences.
Just outside Beaudesert, the Kerry Valley Secret offers an exclusive bush campsite perfect for travelling food lovers seeking solitude between long lunches and regional dinners. Nearby, Nightfall Camp provides an extraordinary luxury glamping experience on the edge of Lamington National Park, where open fires, refined menus and immersive nature come together for an unforgettable winter stay.
- Rathdowney & Mount Barney Accommodation
- Beaudesert & Kooralbyn Accommodation
- Lost World Accommodation
To plan your perfect trip go to visitscenicrim.com.au
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