The Kooralbyn Valley  

Perched on 800 acres in Kooralbyn, Queensland’s Scenic Rim, this mountain-side golf resort sits about 1.5 hours west of the Gold Coast and southwest of Brisbane. It’s close to the Gold Coast Great Walk and roughly 24 km from the Rathdowney Information Centre & Historical Museum—ideal for nature escapes and regional hikes.

One hundred air-conditioned rooms each have private balconies or patios, refrigerators, MP3 docks and 40-inch LCD TVs, plus soaking/jetted tubs and complimentary toiletries. The resort spans expansive grounds with an iconic, recently renovated championship golf course and distinctive rammed-earth eco-architecture—a roomy, nature-forward hideaway with modern comforts and free Wi‑Fi.

Full-service spa with massages, facials and body treatments; two outdoor pools and two spa tubs; poolside bar and multiple lounges for easy downtime. Active options range from championship golf, lawn bowls, putt‑putt and tennis to a gym, mini-golf, games room and a kids’ playground—wake up to mountain mornings and pick your adventure. Concierge services, an arcade, daily guest reception and a shuttle (surcharge) make exploring simple.

Conference-ready with 450 m² (4,844 sq ft) of event space, meeting rooms and a business center. Free on-site self-parking, luggage storage, laundry services, a 24-hour front desk and complimentary Wi‑Fi keep corporate stays smooth; airport shuttle available for a surcharge.

On-site dining includes Lilies Restaurant & Bar serving modern Australian flavors, a rustic country pub-style tavern and a golf café for casual bites. Two coffee shops/cafés and a poolside bar keep drinks handy; buffet breakfast is offered on weekends (surcharge) and limited room service is available.