We acknowledge and pay respect to the Gidhabal people of the Bundjalung Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land upon which Spicers Peak Lodge stands. In sharing elements of their history, heritage and culture we acknowledge the Gidhabal people of the Bundjalung clan of the Maryvale region and Barguggan (Spicers Peak mountain) and their connections to Country.
The region is culturally significant to Aboriginal people and the top of Spicers Peak Mountain was used as a smoke signal point. Spicers Peak is known as Barguggan by the Gidhabal people and is also known as Binkinjoora, meaning ‘turtle with head sticking up’.
It is known for its breathtaking scenery and contains more than 30,000 hectares of parkland and national parks, much of it contained in an arc of spectacular mountains. The sheer size of the caldera is breathtaking and shelters a huge diversity of rare flora and fauna, and subtropical rainforests within the rim of mountain ranges.
There are some magnificent national parks in the region, including the Main Range National Park, Mt French National Park, Moogerah Peaks National Park and Mt Greville National Park. These diverse habitats are home to much wildlife, spectacular views and popular walking trails.
The Main Range National Park is located on the western part of the Scenic Rim. The region is culturally significant to Aboriginal people and the top of Spicers Peak Mountain was used as a smoke signal point. Spicers Peak is known as Barguggan by the Gidhabal people and is also known as Binkinjoora, meaning ‘turtle with head sticking up’.
The Main Range National Park features a diverse natural habitat, including rainforest, open eucalypt forest, rocky ridges and drier slopes.
The Main Range National Park features an array of natural habitat, including rainforest, open eucalypt forest, rocky ridges and drier slopes. These habitats shelter an abundance of wildlife, including the seldom-seen Albert’s lyrebird, the eastern bristlebird and the black breasted button quail.
Supported by a thriving economy, a farming industry and a vibrant arts community, the Scenic Rim has a strong community spirit and friendly locals. The region’s primary businesses are agricultural and horticultural production, the equine industry and eco-tourism. It is a burgeoning wine region and is home to award-winning vineyards and wineries.
With its myriad of wineries and art galleries to expansive bushwalking tracks, state-of-the-art equine facilities, growing rural communities and friendly country charm, the region is also well known for atmospheric and historic pubs, local cheese, beer, liqueurs, spring water, country markets and well-stocked farmgate and roadside fresh produce stalls. The region is home to some of Queensland’s most prolific producers of fresh food; carrots, onions, rhubarb, avocados, beans and broccoli grow in abundance.
The Scenic Rim region experiences sub-tropical climatic conditions typically with warm wet summers with average daily temperatures of 30°C and overnight lows around 17°C. Enjoy memorable summer sunsets at Spicers Peak Lodge as the sun’s rays filter through the forest setting it alight with colour.
Experience spectacular autumnal colours on the mountain ranges of Queensland’s Scenic Rim. Daytime temperatures remain warm at around 25ºC and as the nights get cooler spot rare blue knob orchids bursting into life. Autumn is an ideal season to explore the neighbouring national parks, home to an abundance of wildlife, spectacular views and popular walking tracks.
Winters at Spicers Peak Lodge are mild and dry. Enjoy walks through the picturesque landscape on crisp and clear days, culminating with beautiful sunsets. Warmer layers are suggested for exploring outdoors and at the end of each day experience the cosiness of winter in the Great Dividing Range by warming up in front of your own in-suite fireplace.
Spring in Queensland’s Scenic Rim consists of warm, sunny days with low humidity, while nights remain cool and comfortable. Experience the yearly rebirth as wild mountain flowers explode into life. Spring is wallaby birthing season and you are likely to see the threatened brush-tailed rock wallaby in its natural environment.
Spicers Peak Lodge is located a two-hour drive south-west of Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland. Allow two hours from Brisbane Airport or 2.5 hours from Gold Coast Airport.
Private helicopter transfers from either Brisbane or Gold Coast Airports can be arranged on request. One-way transfers take just 25 minutes and showcase the diverse landscape of the Scenic Rim from above.
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