10 Great Weekend Escapes
What with Brisbane the epicentre of all that is hip and happening these days, weekends can become a case of so many places to try, so little time. Then, when, on the odd weekend the urge to spend a lot of time in just one place doing very little arises, the big question is always: where to go?
With this in mind, we’ve rounded up 10 great escapes on Brisbane’s doorstep, from farmstays to glamorous beachside apartments, bush cabins to gorgeous hinterland retreats, country inns to island glamping, the majority of them less than 2 hours from Brisbane CBD:
This eco friendly getaway is less than an hour from Brisbane, yet, with its ethereal vistas, feels like worlds away. Simply relax or take of the guided walks or a special hike to a neighbouring winery...more
This quintessential country inn is situated in a quaint township just 90 minutes from Brisbane, with accommodation upstairs, great pub meals downstairs and nearby attractions to fill a weekend...more
This sublime retreat on the edge of Lamington National Park boasts world heritage views, luxury accommodation, rainforest walks and local scenic drives...more
A unique escape perched atop a ridge near the picturesque historic town of Dayboro, with cottages featuring BBQs on their decks and gorgeous views across the countryside...more
This beautiful boutique bush retreat, ideal for couples and families. is found half an hour's drive from Brisbane's CBD in a private 20 hectare nature refuge on the side of Mt Cotton...more
It’s camping, but not as you know it at this little beachside resort on Moreton Island, featuring 10 custom-made ‘tents’ with decks and ensuites, state of the art communal kitchen and more
The quintessential farmstay with lashings of country hospitality, this family-owned resort just 90 mins from Brisbane is the place to experience hands-on farm life in a gorgeous country setting...more
With one, two and three bedroom fully self-contained apartments and luxurious sub penthouses with stunning water views, The Wave Resort also features an exclusive sky pool and spa on Level 34.... more
Ideally situated on 2 acres of pristine bushland by Obi Obi Creek, equidistant from Maleny and Montville is this hidden gem, featuring 5 pavilions, private swimming hole and Creekside sauna...more
Hit the road up to Kingaroy for an escape with a difference – a cluster of award-winning cottages with sensational views to the Bunya Mountains, spas, BBQs and optional breakfast hampers...more
