Tag: Local

Since 1999, Cedar Creek Lodges – located just under an hour from Brisbane and the Gold Coast – has welcomed over five million guests, set the scene for more than 2000 ‘I do’s’ and collected an impressive array of awards. Bob and Judi Minnikin, with their combined experience in business and tourism, transformed what was…

Nestled within The Langham, Gold Coast, Chuan Spa is your escape when you can’t getaway from the daily grind. Arrive at the renowned hotel and let your worries melt away with the soothing aroma of essential oils welcoming you into an oasis. Open to both hotel guests and the public, this tranquil beachside day spa…

The effects of a trip to Beechmont Estate will hit you before you even reach your destination. As you wind through the lush, picturesque roads of the Scenic Rim, you’ll quickly forget the busyness you’ve left behind. Tropical rainforests interweave with rolling countryside hills and verdant farmlands, many of which are fronted by quaint roadside stalls brimming…

DAY ONE – MORNING Hit the road early and make your way up the Bruce Highway, headed north. As the hum of the city disappears behind you and the rows of pine trees start to appear, you can let out a sigh of relief – your getaway has officially begun. Your first stop is Woombye,…

In addition to ten generously sized suites, the new spot also features indoor common areas with open log fireplaces, lush tropical landscaped gardens, and two lap pools – a 16 x 3-metre pool with a waterfall on the western side, and a 12-metre solar-heated pool on the eastern side, complete with a cabana and lounge area.…

The creation of long-time friends and co-owners, Gina McNamara and Nina Aberdeen, The Tamborine is a stylish reimagining of a 1980s Hacienda-style motel. Boasting 23 rooms, all of The Tamborine’s lodgings feature private balconies or terraces from which you can soak up breathtaking views of Tamborine Mountain and its scenic surrounds. During their stay, guests…