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| Lake Redbrook Holiday Retreat |
Serenity Amongst the Sugar Cane
Switch off from the hustle and bustle, and soak up the serenity at Lake Redbrook Holiday Retreat, near the country town of Childers, 50 kilometres south of Bundaberg.The 165-acre sugar cane farm offers a few different accommodation options including seven self-contained cabins for those who prefer the creature comforts of home, as well as 24 powered tent and caravan sites.
Lake Redbrook offers a range of activities to keep even the most energetic holidaymaker entertained from kayak and bike hire to bush walking and bird watching. Guests can also feed the farm animals and resident deer, collect eggs, and explore the onsite orchard and sample exotic fruits including chocolate pudding fruit, sapodilla and ice cream bean.
The property’s pièce de résistance is the lake and purpose-built dams stocked to the brim with saratoga and bass. Hire or purchase a rod and lures from the onsite kiosk and drop in a line to see what you can reel in.
Further Information:
Rates: Cabins $120/night, Caravan sites $32/night, Camping $30/night.
W: www.lakeredbrook.com.au
Hinterland Farmstay with a Five-star Difference
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| Capriole Estate |
The estate features four standalone properties – The Loft, Country Barn, Main Homestead and Templeton Farmhouse – all of which boast five-star views overlooking the Eerwah Vale Lake and Mount Eerwah.
Located five minutes from the township of Eumundi, and 20 minutes from Noosa Heads, Capriole Estate offers a range of accommodation options suitable for family holidays, romantic getaways and large corporate retreats.
Further Information:
Rates: Sun – Thurs from $400 per night, Friday and Saturday from $800 per night.
W: www.caprioleestate.com
Unleash your Inner Adventurer on Tamborine Mountain
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| Loganfoote Adventures |
Depending on fitness levels, you can don your hiking boots for one or two-day guided treks through the sub-tropical rainforest of Tamborine Mountain and discover towering waterfalls, rugged mountains and glowworm caves.
For the more seasoned adventurer, The Great Walk of Gondwana is a three-day, 56-kilometre hike through the Lamington National Park.
Further Information:
Rates: One-day Trek $120, two-day Trek $220, three-day Great Walk $300. Prices are inclusive of meals and camping fees.
W: www.loganfooteadventures.com
Travel and Taste Your Way Through the Vineyards in Style
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| Wine Discovery Tours |
Based out of Ballandean, the tours include optional off-road sightseeing through the Girraween National Park, as well as the chance to sample delicious local produce from The Bramble Patch berry farm, Suttons Apple Cidery, the Granite Belt Brewery and private tastings at the region’s best wineries.
Morning tea, lunch and an afternoon cheese platter washed down with a glass of bubbly are also included in this full-day tour for a maximum of six people. Alternatively, bespoke private tours can be organised for that special occasion.
Further information:
Rates: Tours start at $120 per person.
W: www.winediscoverytours.com.au
Thai-riffic New Cooking School on the Sunshine Coast
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| Amytis Gardens Cooking School |
Head chef Matthew Conroy will put you through your spice blending paces, creating authentic Thai dishes like Tom Yung Goong and Red Duck Curry.
The hands-on four-hour classes will leave you feeling every bit the master chef and, with a maximum of eight people in each class, there’s no fighting over utensils.
Bespoke cooking classes for 10-15 people are also available for larger groups, corporate events and parties.
Further Information:
Rates: Regular Thai cooking classes $150 per person. Thai street food cooking class (private bookings only) $80 per person.
W: www.amytisgardens.com.au
All-inclusive Tropical Bush Escape
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| Crystalbrook Station |
Powered primarily by hydro and solar, this secret outback mecca for keen fishermen and nature lovers overlooks the spectacular Crystalbrook Lake. Providing the chance to spot a variety of birds, freshwater crocodiles and fish, guests can enjoy their days on the lake, exploring the traditional homestead and cattle yards, or just soaking up the view in the Magna wet-edge pool.
Packages include all meals, incorporating local fruit and vegetables from the Atherton Tablelands, grass-fed beef and wild barramundi, as well as wine, beer, spirits and a range of non-alcoholic drinks.
The lodge caters to a maximum of 10 guests in five courtyard suites.
Further Information:
Rates: Three-night package with transfers - $3,300 per person (twin/double share) including flight ex Cairns, all meals and beverages, lake activities and Crystalbrook Station and Homestead visit. Heli fishing and heli touring, 4WD touring and fishing guide by arrangement at extra charge. If providing your own transfers, there is a two-night minimum stay – $900 per person (twin/double share) per night.
W: www.crystalbrookcollection.com.au/crystalbrook-lodge/
Witches Falls Opens Tamborine Mountain to All
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| Witches Falls Cottages |
The duplex-style accommodation fills a gap in the market for guests to bring elderly parents, or friends or relatives with special needs, to the mountain for a stress-free getaway.
The cottages feature a kitchen hatchway for meals to be provided at seating height, a lower BBQ so guests can cook while seated and a more spacious layout allowing for three adults to travel together.
Further Information:
Rates: Fri – Sun from $360/night (two adults with breakfast); Mon – Thurs from $310/night (two adults with breakfast).
W: www.witchesfallscottages.com.au
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