Spicers Peak Lodge
People & Purpose
Spicers Peak Lodge sits at the heart of a 2,000-hectare (4,942-acre) private nature reserve, one of the largest in Queensland, within an arc of spectacular mountains on the Scenic Rim of Queensland’s high country. It is enveloped by the World Heritage-listed Main Range National Park and the Great Dividing Range. View case study
Ecologically, the Spicers Peak Nature Reserve is strategically important, providing a refuge for many vulnerable, endangered and rare species.
Encompassing ten unique ecosystems, including rainforest, open eucalypt forest and rocky ridges, these habitats are home to species such as the rarely seen Albert’s lyrebird; brush-tailed rock wallabies; glossy black red-crested cockatoos, the eastern bristlebird and koalas. The reserve was established in 2006 by Spicers’ founder and ardent conservationist, Jude Turner, to share and protect the spectacular landscape of the Scenic Rim.
Guests at Spicers Peak Lodge can undertake guided day hikes, mountain bike adventures and walks to learn about the local flora and fauna, Indigenous culture, geological history and the seasonal changes to the landscape.
During these guided adventures, they have the chance to see platypus, two species of kangaroo and three species of wallaby (including the endangered brush-tailed rock wallaby), three types of possums, dingoes, bandicoots, potoroos and bats. The property is also renowned for its bird-watching opportunities with regular sightings of rare and threatened birds.
A sustainability ethos permeates operations at Spicers Peak Lodge, best seen through the lens of focus and respect for produce, the producers and the environment.
The menu highlights the best of Australia, sourced as locally as possible, combined with the lodge’s own freshly grown produce from the onsite kitchen garden.
Spicers Peak Lodge is an Eco Tourism Australia Sustainable Tourism accredited property, reflecting its commitment to responsible tourism practices and continuous improvement. The lodge is focused on the ongoing reduction of emissions associated with energy use, alongside broader initiatives to minimise environmental impact and support local communities.
Environmental performance is monitored through structured sustainability reporting, with progress reviewed regularly to inform operational decision-making and drive continuous improvement at the property level.
Spicers Peak Lodge CONSERVATION EXPERIENCES
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