The Kooralbyn Valley  

In the mountains of the Scenic Rim, about 1.5 hours west of the Gold Coast and southwest of Brisbane. Set across 800 acres near the Gold Coast Great Walk and roughly 24 km from the Rathdowney Information Centre, this family-friendly resort is a country escape with easy access to mountain climbs, vineyards and dam-side drives.

Housed in the largest rammed-earth eco-construction in the Southern Hemisphere, the resort blends rugged local material with roomy, modern comfort. Choose from 100 air-conditioned rooms with private balconies or patios, refrigerators, 40-inch LCD TVs, MP3 docking stations and complimentary Wi‑Fi. Bathrooms feature deep soaking or jetted tubs and complimentary toiletries.

Play a championship golf course rated among Queensland’s best, then cool off in one of two outdoor pools or relax in two spa tubs. A full-service spa offers massages and body treatments, while on-site fun ranges from mini-golf, tennis and lawn bowls to an arcade, bowling club, karaoke and a kids’ playroom. Shuttle service and free self-parking make arrivals easy — and you’ll wake to mountain-misty mornings rather than city noise.

Large groups fit here: a 4,844 sq ft (450 m²) conference center with meeting rooms and a business center. Complimentary Wi‑Fi, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff keep events running smoothly.

Multiple on-site outlets include Lilies Restaurant & Bar serving international cuisine, a pub, poolside bar and two cafés. Buffet breakfast is available for a fee, and limited room service is offered for late check-ins or lazy mornings.