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Spicers Peak Lodge – Queensland – Luxury Lodges Of Australia

Spicers Peak Lodge

Perched breathtakingly atop the Cedar Mountain plateau Spicers Peak Lodge commands soul-stirring views of the surrounding mountain range and pristine National Park wilderness. Sensitively designed Spicers Peak Lodge is an intimate private retreat offering total immersion in the natural location abundant wildlife and showcasing the very essence of Australia. Guests are taken on a culinary journey with daily changing menus that honour local ingredients and the story of the place the connection and respect to the mountain location. Welcome to the luxury Australian bush experience where the rock wallabies the mascots to the Queensland High country will honour you with a visit to say hi.

Life’s Great Luxuries in Big Sky Country…
With a unique blend of luxury accommodation, first name service and award winning dining, Spicers Peak Lodge offers a wilderness experience like no other. Ten luxurious suites and two Private Lodges provide an intimate and relaxing accommodation experience in one of South East Queensland’s most beautiful natural settings.

All meals and beverages, including the celebrated tasting menu are included at The Peak Restaurant where guests experience privacy, intimacy and very high levels of service at the 2 chef hatted restaurant. Created around the paddock to plate philosophy, the menu features the very best from the property and the region. Dining at the Lodge extends well beyond the restaurant table, with guests able to dine at a number of picturesque locations at and around the Lodge.

As part of the all inclusive stay, guests can enjoy a range of experiences tailored to showcase this strikingly pristine landscape including guided nature walks, guided mountain bike adventures, 4WD discovery tours, night nocturnal walks, yoga and local history presentations. There are also four day guided treks of the region ending with a night of luxury at the Lodge from March to October.

With ten eco-systems represented onsite, guests can spot iconic Australian native animals including rare the glossy black cockatoo, bushy tail rock wallaby, kangaroo, dingo and the koala. The property is also renowned for bird watching, with sightings of rare and threatened birds that reside in the region.

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Spicers Peak Lodge

As you watch a band of morning clouds roll through the mountain peaks, close enough to almost touch, you instantly feel part of nature’s grand scheme. At 1,100 metres above sea level, Spicers Peak Lodge immerses you in the sights, sounds and spirit of an unspoiled wilderness. At its heart lies the palatial mountain lodge, where guests are enveloped in Spicers’ signature comfort and exquisite luxury, and every wish or whim is attended to with quiet aplomb.

Poised majestically atop a soaring mountain of the imposing Great Dividing Range, Spicers Peak Lodge is surrounded by untouched rainforest, the world heritage listed Main Range National Park and the dramatic volcanic scenery of the fertile Scenic Rim. With its rarefied position, a distinct sense of solitude and stillness fills the air, whilst the enticingly remote location gives promise to endless adventures.

At the top of the long winding country road that delivers you to the lodge, you’re greeted by the retreat’s own herd of curious and hirsute Highland cattle, their splendid locks flowing in the breeze. Inside, the towering peaks of the main guesthouse reach for the wide sky; imposing wooden beams frame the rooms with intent; and the heavy stones of the striking fireplace connect calmly with the earth. Tall panes of glass invite the gentle light to stream in, and soft leather couches invite the guest to while away time without care or contrition. The lounge and dining rooms are cavernous and are filled with exceptional and carefully curated artwork and sculptures, punctuated by some of the country’s more significant indigenous pieces.

In The Peak restaurant, a captivating story unfolds daily, celebrating the very best of Australian cuisine and ingredients. With a nod to the narrative of the great Australian battler, and a modern twist applied for intrigue, diners will often find dishes such as Kangaroo Island marron, Abrolhos Island scallops, Red Gum lamb rack and native pepper and white chocolate ganash on the menu.

This inimitable retreat is Australia’s highest non-alpine mountain lodge, and here, every experience is elevated. Myriad adventures await in the sky or on the land. For the active, there’s helicopter scenic flights, nature hikes, 4WD discovery tours and mountain biking. For those wishing for a gentler pace, there’s sunset picnics, star gazing, a guest library, pool table and tennis court. The peerless infinity pool – with yawning views of the mountains – is a temptation impossible to resist for most, as are the indulgent and restorative powers of the Spa Anise Day Spa.

The ten suites and two private lodges at Spicers Peak Lodge offer the ideal remote hideaway, swathing guests in opulent furnishing and fittings. Bluestone and wooden floorboards accentuate the mountain aesthetic in the Lodge suites, while cosy reading nooks and direct access to the library are a feature of the Loft suites. In the private standalone lodges, separate lounge rooms, outdoor spas, private verandas and panoramic views create the ultimate remote luxury escape.