By the Best Mountain Hotels editorial team ·
Spicers Peak Lodge is Australia's highest non-alpine lodge, perched more than 1,100 metres up in Queensland's Scenic Rim, surrounded by the World Heritage-listed Main Range National Park. About two hours from Brisbane, it is an all-inclusive luxury retreat, with an infinity pool looking out over the ranges, a spa and seasonal Australian food at The Peak restaurant.
Spicers Peak Lodge is Australia's highest non-alpine lodge, perched more than 1,100 metres up in Queensland's Scenic Rim, surrounded by the World Heritage-listed Main Range National Park. About two hours from Brisbane, it is an all-inclusive luxury retreat, with an infinity pool looking out over the ranges, a spa and seasonal Australian food at The Peak restaurant.
Location: the Scenic Rim, Queensland
The Scenic Rim is a chain of ancient volcanic mountains west of Brisbane and the Gold Coast, part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, with rainforest gorges, eucalypt forest, waterfalls and sweeping views.
Spicers Peak Lodge stands more than 1,100 metres up on a private estate surrounded by Main Range National Park, about two hours' drive from Brisbane.
Suites at Spicers Peak Lodge
The lodge has a small collection of luxurious suites, designed for privacy and quiet, with wide views across the ranges.
Facilities at Spicers Peak Lodge
Stays are all-inclusive. The Peak restaurant serves seasonal Australian produce and wines, Spa Anise offers restorative treatments, and the infinity pool looks out over the mountains. Activities include guided walks, mountain biking, 4WD tours, scenic helicopter flights, sunset picnics and stargazing.
The mountain moment
The defining moment is sunset from the infinity pool, as the ranges fade in layers of blue and gold towards the coast.
After dinner, the night sky, far from city lights, is filled with stars.
Why Spicers Peak Lodge is one of the best mountain hotels
Spicers Peak Lodge earns its place for its height, its views and its all-inclusive luxury, the finest mountain hideaway in Queensland.
For Tasmania's wilderness, see Cradle Mountain Lodge, and for the Blue Mountains, Hydro Majestic Hotel.
When to go to Spicers Peak Lodge
Autumn and winter, from around April to August, bring crisp, clear days, cold nights by the fire and the best walking weather. Spring brings wildflowers, and summer brings warm days, with afternoon storms, and cooler air than the coast.
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Questions, answered
- Where is Spicers Peak Lodge?
- Spicers Peak Lodge is in the Scenic Rim, Queensland, surrounded by Main Range National Park, about two hours' drive from Brisbane.
- How high is Spicers Peak Lodge?
- It stands more than 1,100 metres above sea level, making it Australia's highest non-alpine lodge.
- Is Spicers Peak Lodge all-inclusive?
- Yes. Stays are all-inclusive.
- Does Spicers Peak Lodge have a spa?
- Yes. Spa Anise offers treatments, and there is an infinity pool.
- When is the best time to visit the Scenic Rim?
- April to August for crisp, clear days and walking.
