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Great Family Getaways

Here's some great unique escapes within 2 hours from Brisbane that all the family can enjoy, with something for most budgets and perfect for those looking for an alternative to the usual beach holiday.

O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat

Escape the city at this family friendly accommodation in a world heritage-listed national park, with birdlife galore, bushwalks aplenty and an Eco rangers program for kids..more

Bestbrook Mountain Resort

Get immersed in true old-fashioned country life including animal feeding, butter churning and damper making and wagon rides at this picturesque retreat...more

Tree Houses of Montville

Set in six hectares of verdant rainforest, this resort has 23 cabins nestled within, including some for families who can enjoy forest walks, resort pool and nearby rock pools...more

Destiny Boonah Eco Cottages & Donkey Farm

Delightful accommodation awaits guests at this unique property with onsite donkey rescue farm, an abundance of wildlife, beautiful gardens and nearby outdoor attractions..more

Runaway to Maleny

A lovely and affordable eco retreat nestled in pristine bushland in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, with creek walk, private swimming hole, playroom and more

Hosanna Farmstay

This hundred acre property in the lush Tweed Valley has farm animals to feed and interact with, a lily filled lake with diving board, free kayaks and nearby waterholes to discover...more

Wittacork Dairy Cottages

Experience life on a dairy farm at this rural escape just outside of Maleny, with the chance to feed the animals, score a tractor ride and take a rainforest walk...more

Quirky Cottages

This island retreat just 10 mins off the coast offers fantasy-themed accommodation in train carriages or cottages, with communal play area and Kombi cubby house..more

Sommerville Valley Tourist Park

Located just outside of Stanthorpe, this holiday park offers accommodation for most budgets, with bushland and lake to explore, air hockey and pool table and more

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State Library of Queensland

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