Scenic Rim, Australia
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Design ResortOutside the door
The house
Spicers RetreatsMountaintop wilderness lodge
Perched high on a mountain plateau, cathedral timber ceilings and open fireplaces frame sweeping views of grazing cattle and eucalyptus ridges.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Staff orchestrate spontaneous hillside picnics and leave surprise gifts in suites during excursions.
Notable
Cathedral timber ceilings and central Scottish bluestone fireplaces open onto panoramic wilderness views.
Notable
An 8,000-acre cattle plateau provides guided bushwalking trails and rugged 4WD wilderness tours.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On an eight thousand acre mountain plateau in Maryvale, bordering the Main Range National Park.
The rooms
Main lodge suites offer bluestone fireplaces and marble baths, while standalone private lodges add personal viewing decks with outdoor hot tubs.
The infinity pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated infinity pool sits on the ridge edge, looking across open pastures toward the Great Dividing Range.
The spa
Spa Anise offers botanical restorative treatments, with a fireside lounge and an outdoor cedar plunge pool overlooking the forest.
The Peak Restaurant
Multi-course degustation menus highlight native botanicals and Scenic Rim produce, served alongside regional Granite Belt wines.
At the table
Guests gather in the lounge for sunset drinks, or take private picnics set beside the estate's pond.
How it began
Sitting 1,100 metres above sea level, Australia's highest non-alpine lodge borders the ancient rainforests of World Heritage-listed Main Range National Park.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.