Spicers Peak Lodge, Maryvale, Qld

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Spicers Peak Lodge’s location in the Scenic Rim is reason enough to book this intimate 13-room retreat. The lodge doesn’t charge extra for exclusive use so execs can own the entire property – tennis court, 20-pax boardroom and breathtaking views – for a getaway where privacy’s assured. There’s a relaxed luxury throughout, from the lounge with its open fire and cathedral ceilings (perfect for laid-back brainstorming) to the Relais & Chateaux restaurant. If the five-course dégustation with matching wines doesn’t inspire big ideas, a post-dinner didgeridoo session by the fire pit surely will.