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Sensual and opulent hotel with MACKAY: Cape Hillsborough
spectacularly decorated interiors, Nature Tourist Park $$
rich fabrics and grand vistas. Fea- Rural
tures a lavish pool, gym and spa. 51 Risley Parade, Cape Hillsborough,
QLD 4740
GOLD COAST: Q1 Resort Tel (07) 4959 0152
and Spa $$$ ∑ capehillsboroughresort.com.au
Luxury Camp or stay in a room or cabin
9 Hamilton Ave, Surfers Paradise, surrounded by a coastal reserve.
QLD 4217 Ideal for relaxing, hiking and
Tel (07) 5630 4500 kangaroo-watching.
∑ q1.com.au
Gleaming luxury suites and MAGNETIC ISLAND:
apartments in a striking skyscraper Sails on Horseshoe $$
that is the tallest building in the Self-catering
southern hemisphere. 13–15 Pacific Dr, Horseshoe Bay,
QLD 4819
GOLD COAST: Sheraton Grand Tel (07) 4778 5117
Mirage Resort & Spa $$$ ∑ sailsonhorseshoe.com.au
Luxury Modern two-bed and studio
71 Sea World Dr, Main Beach, apartments close to the beach.
QLD 4217 Free use of kayaks and bikes.
Guests relaxing in one of the pool bars, Tel (07) 5577 0000
Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island ∑ sheratongrandmiragegoldcoast. NOOSA: Halse Lodge YHA $
com Hostel
Stay in an airy safari-style cabin Sleek yet tasteful, this oceanfront 2 Halse Ln, Noosa Heads, QLD 4567
nestled in woodland. Good spot resort is set amid scenic lagoons Tel (07) 5447 3377
for walks and birdwatching. and tropical gardens. ∑ halselodge.com.au
This 1880s guesthouse is one of
FRASER ISLAND: Eurong HERVEY BAY: Mantra Australia’s most atmospheric
Beach Resort $$ Hervey Bay $$ hostels. Relaxed café-restaurant.
Rural Value for Money
Fraser Island, QLD 4655 Buccaneer Dr, Urangan, QLD 4655 NOOSA: Sheraton
Tel (07) 4120 1600 Tel (07) 4197 8200 Noosa Resort & Spa $$$
∑ eurong.com ∑ mantraherveybay.com.au Luxury
Simple, comfortable resort in the Pleasant resort on the marina 14–16 Hastings St, Noosa Heads,
World Heritage wilderness, near with impressive views from the QLD 4567
the rainforest. Access by 4WD only. balconies. Handy for whale- Tel (07) 5449 4888
watching trips. ∑ sheraton.com/noosa
DK Choice LADY ELLIOT ISLAND: In a fashionable location, with
spacious rooms, superb beds
FRASER ISLAND: Lady Elliot Island Resort $$ and the best breakfast in town.
Kingfisher Bay Resort $$$ Rural
Rural QLD 4216 ROCKHAMPTON:
Fraser Island, QLD 4655 Tel (07) 5536 3644 Myella Farm Stay $$
Tel (07) 4120 3313 or 4194 9300 ∑ ladyelliot.com.au Rural
∑ kingfisherbay.com Unique, eco-friendly island 1591 Baralaba-Rannes Rd, Myella
An award-winning eco-lodge retreat located in an important Kokotungo, Baralaba, QLD 4702
with lovely grounds, a good marine wildlife habitat. Tel (07) 4998 1290
restaurant and lots of activities. ∑ myella.com
Surrounded by unspoilt coastal LAMINGTON NATIONAL PARK: Authentic Queensland holiday
dunes and forest, it is remote O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat $$ experience on a cattle station.
but easy to reach. Rooms and Rural Learn to milk cows and horse-ride.
villas available. 3582 Lamington National Park Rd,
QLD 4275 SUNSHINE COAST:
Tel (07) 5544 0644 The Arabella Guesthouse $$
GLADSTONE: Auckland Hill ∑ oreillys.com.au B&B
Bed and Breakfast $$ Escape to this beautiful setting 297 Mooloolaba Rd, QLD 4556
Boutique in the peaceful Gold Coast Tel (07) 5478 1339
15 Yarroon St, QLD 4680 hinterland with modern comforts ∑ arabellaguesthouse.com.au
Tel (07) 4972 4907 in the heart of the park. Welcoming guesthouse located in
∑ ahbb.com.au a quaint village. Enjoy breakfast on
Delightful guesthouse. There is a LAMINGTON NATIONAL PARK: the deck overlooking the ocean.
large deck for relaxing at the end Binna Burra Mountain
of a day’s exploring. Lodge $$$ SUNSHINE COAST:
Rural Spicers Clovelly Estate $$$
GOLD COAST: Binna Burra Rd, Beechmont, QLD 4211 Luxury
Palazzo Versace $$$ Tel (07) 5533 3622 68 Balmoral Rd, Montville, QLD 4560
Luxury ∑ binnaburralodge.com.au Tel (07) 5452 1111 or 1300 252 380
94 Sea World Dr, Main Beach, This rustic, heritage-listed ∑ spicersretreats.com
QLD 4217 mountain lodge offers simple This elegant country house hotel
Tel (07) 5509 8000 rooms in a rainforest for an offers guests fine dining and
∑ palazzoversace.com.au authentic nature experience. sweeping gardens.
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