WHERE TO STAY

SPICERS TAMARIND RETREAT

Awaken to the songs of the rainforest in the secluded luxury of Spicers Tamarind Retreat in Maleny. The 14 self-contained villas and Spa Studio boast floor-toceiling glass sliding and bifold doors, private patios and all-weather decks. And if you’re not completely rejuvenated after making the most of the luxe day beds and white freestanding stone bath, try Spa Anise’s massages and treatments. spicersretreats.com

NARROWS ESCAPE RAINFOREST RETREAT

At the edge of Kondalilla National Park, the six secluded villas within this award-winning retreat deliver instant peace and tranquillity. Narrows Escape is in Montville, just by the entrance to the 58km Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk. Choose a short, half-day or full-day hike within the Great Walk or the surrounding national parks or explore Montville’s village’s charming Main Street. narrowsescape.com.au

RAINBOW OCEAN PALMS RESORT

This resort’s luxury apartments and penthouses all feature spa baths and balconies with panoramas of Rainbow Beach and out towards Fraser Island. The relaxed coastal vibe of Rainbow Beach village, gentle surf of the patrolled white sands, walks at the nearby Carlo Sand Blow, and nearby four-wheel-driving opportunities mean you can be as active – or as relaxed – as you wish. rainbowoceanpalms.com.au