Cottage in Springbrook
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 170 reviews5.0 (170)Escape to Nature, Walks and Waterfalls
Lookout Lodge is a Luxury Retreat in the Mountains. Escape to the Rainforests, Slow Down, Soak in the Bath, Snuggle up by the Fire, Walk through the Rainforests and under Waterfalls, Breathe Fresh Mountain Air and Immerse Yourself in Nature amongst the Gold Coast’s World Heritage Springbrook National Park.
Lookout Lodge is a place of Exquisite Beauty. A Remote, Sensual and Intimate Retreat Surrounded by Nature.
Springbrook is a Small Isolated Rural Community. The Perfect place to Retreat with Rainforest Walking Trials and a Secluded Lookout virtually at your front door and so much More to Explore!
YOUR LOCATION: Lookout Lodge, Luxury Rainforest Retreat surrounded by the World Heritage Listed Springbrook National Park with direct access to the 4km Twin Falls Walk, waterfalls and the more adventurous 17km Warrie Circuit. Only meters from your front door, a secluded pathway leads to Rudders Lookout which has amazing views over the rainforests, waterfalls, Gold Coast coastline, its beaches, the ocean and City skyline. A great place to sit and immerse yourself in your surroundings as the sun rises or sets and twilight settles in over the rainforests and the Gold Coast.
THE RETREAT: The Retreat is situated directly beside the Canyon in a quite and exclusive section of Canyon Parade known as Springbrook's ‘Millionaires Row’. There are few houses and retreats in this private enclave which sits high in the mountains facing north-east over the Canyon and the City of Gold Coast.
The Retreat has 2 separate bedrooms. The Master Bedroom is located on the main living level of the retreat which comprises the lounge and dining area, kitchen, bathroom, shower, bath, vanity, separate toilet and basin and outside covered deck. The second bedroom is upstairs. If only 2 guests (as a couple) are staying we make up the bed in the Master Bedroom only. If you require 2 beds to be made up then please let us know. Extra charges apply. Both bedrooms contain queen-sized beds with crisp, clean linen, pillows, sheets and a doona or duvet. An additional charge applies unless you have booked and paid for additional guests.
5 NIGHT SPECIAL: Stay for 5 nights or more and save 10% on our nightly rate. Please message us to book.
YOUR ACCOMMODATION: Your accommodation and everything about 'Lookout Lodge' is luxury, modern, clean and comfortable. Featuring Queen size Sealy Posturepedic mattresses designed to give you optimum comfort, wool pillows, Hotel quality doonas and covers, 100% Australian woollen blankets, clean crisp linen, premium towels, full size plunge bath, leather chaise lounge, cushions, throw rugs, 5 piece timber balcony setting for afternoon aperitifs, 4 seat dining table, premium cutlery, crockery kitchenware and an Artisan knife block, Espressotoria Capino coffee machine and pods, sandwich press, toaster, kettle, teapot, Bosch stovetop, Fisher & Paykel stainless steel fridge and dishwasher, Samsung stainless steel microwave oven, Delonghi dehumidifier, Weber BabyQ1000 BBQ, Simpson front load washing machine and dryer, Akai TV and DVD player, Sony Bluetooth speaker and a Regency wood burning fireplace.
SELF CATERING: Lookout Lodge is a self-catered Private Luxury Rainforest Retreat nestled amongst the Gold Coast’s World Heritage Listed Springbrook National Park. Located beside “The Canyon”, you have ready access to Canyon Lookout and Springbrook’s famous rainforest walks, waterfalls, abundant nature and the nearby Sitting Room Cafe (formerly Rosellas). There are some local Cafes in the area but be sure to check opening hours which can vary. An option worth considering is ordering a grazing platter, lunch or breakfast hamper from Chef Angie at Greenwood Farm or perhaps book a private dining experience in the grounds of Greenwood Farm.
ESSENTIAL PROVISIONS PROVIDED: These are provided for your convenience so please leave them at the Retreat for the use and enjoyment of all future guests. We provide many of the provisions you might need such as tea, Espressotoria Capino coffee pods, hot chocolate, salt, pepper, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, white vinegar, sugar, honey and vegemite. We also provide body wash, shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, bath gel and scented candles for your use as well as matches, fire starters, 3 torches, 2 umbrellas, 2 poncho spray jackets and environmentally friendly washing essentials such as dishwashing liquid, dishwasher tablets and washing detergent.
We ask that you respect that these items are provided for your convenience; so please leave them at the Retreat or feel free to add to them for the use and enjoyment of all future guests.
LIVING IN THE RAINFOREST: When you arrive you will find that we have left the cushions to the outdoor settings inside. We don’t like to leave them out as they can get damp depending on the changing weather conditions on the Mountain. Would you kindly bring them in when not being used.
When the weather changes and visible mist starts to settle outside over the rainforest, it is necessary to shut the doors and windows otherwise a heavy wetness will settle into the rugs, cushions, fabrics, bed linen and furnishings, and your clothes and food stocks will become damp. This is also a good time to turn in the dehumidifier.
EXTRA BLANKETS & TOWELS: There are extra blankets for the bed and extra towels if needed. You will find them on the shelves in the master bedroom wardrobe.
GROCERIES & FUEL: Just a reminder that there are no supermarkets or service stations at Springbrook so be sure to bring your own groceries and food and fill up your tank with fuel before venturing up the mountain. There is however a general store on Forestry Road called the Springbrook Cafe & Bar that is open 7 days a week from 9:00AM to 4:00PM and stays open on Fridays until 9:00PM that stocks items such as fresh bread, milk, breakfast cereals, cheeses, meats, crackers, biscuits, sauces, canned foods, sugar, juices, toothbrushes, toothpaste, batteries, beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks. It also has a liquor licence, fully stocked bar and beer on tap. On Fridays, they serve pizza, fish & chips and other fried foods, with the kitchen open between 5:30PM and 8:00PM.
PLACES TO DISCOVER: Here on Springbrook Mountain you will find plenty of good walks, waterfalls and swimming holes at your front door and so many places to discover!
CAFES & RESTAURANTS: You’ll find it’s mostly Cafes on the mountain as well as a general store and licenced bar. The SITTING ROOM Café is only 200 meters up the road from our Retreat and serves fabulous cakes and pastries, tea and coffee, the famous FUDGE SHOP (corner of Lyrebird Ridge Road and Springbrook Road), DANCING WATERS Café (adjacent to Purlingbrook Falls), THE LOST FAWN Café (next door to the State School at 2319 Springbrook Road), SPRINGBROOK CAFE, BAR & GENERAL STORE (10 Forestry Road, open 7 days a week), GREENWOOD FARM (2922 Springbrook Road) and the ENGLISH GARDENS (2932 Springbrook Road, near Goomoolahra Falls and Picnic Area). Check these out, including their opening times, on Instagram or Facebook.
THE SITTING ROOM CAFE is a short stroll up the road from our Retreat. Wonderful for breakfast, lunch, tea, coffee and homemade treats. It is owned and operated by Mark, Janine and their family who recently moved to the mountain. With a sense of passion and enthusiasm, they have brought new energy to the Canyon. M: 0438 199 207
THE FUDGE SHOP: The Fudge Shop is owned and operated by the Greatorix Family who first settled on the Mountain in the early 1970’s. You are likely to meet Wendy, Colin and their son Java Greatorix along with their wonderful team of fudge chefs and baristas Steff, Ava, Miki and Emilee. The Fudge Shop also serves tea, coffee, toasted sandwiches and a light breakfast. Opening hours are 8:00AM to 4:30PM daily (coffee machine turns off at 4:00PM). Check opening times T: 07 5533 5329.
THE LOST FAWN CAFE: This is owned and operated by a young local couple Regan and her partner Charles, a qualified Chef. Having lived on the mountain since 2012, they took over the business in early 2018 and renamed it "The Lost Fawn". Regan is a qualified barista who loves to bake daily. Her specialties include a delicious gluten-free hummingbird cake, vegan pancakes and smoothies. The Lost Fawn is fully licenced and family owned and operated. There are also plans afoot to open a petting zoo of farm animals for the enjoyment of families and children. Check opening times: T: 07 5533 5838
GREENWOOD FARM: Chef Angi, a local foodie, and her husband Paul from Greenwood Farm are delightful people, full of energy and enthusiasm. Greenwood Farm is open 7 days a week and sells award-winning produce and honey from their bees, freshly baked pastries, pies, cakes, ginger beer, sauces, jams, honey, candles and skincare.
Especially for you, Chef Angi will prepare on request grazing platters, lunch baskets and other delicacies. She also offers cooking classes and exclusive catering for 2 to 8 guests. Bookings are essential. Just call and chat with Angi M: 0413 101 582.
The current Greenwood Farm Private Dining “Autumn” menu comprises:
Entrée:
Lamb with Cous Cous and Mint Dressing
Pumpkin and Coconut Soup
Beetroot, Walnut and Goats Cheese Salad
Hot Caprese Dip with little Toasts
Main:
Spring Asparagus Risotto with Parmesan
Massaman Beef Curry with Pappadams
Fresh Fettuccine Marinara
Eye Fillet with a two day Jus
Barramundi with Lemon Butter
Fresh Green Local Vegetables for Two or
Fresh Garden Salad with Honey Dressing for two
Dessert:
Deconstructed Strawberry Sundae
Chocolate Hazelnut Cake
Banana Fritters
Lime and Ginger Cheesecake
BYO – Pre-order at time of Booking. Price is $90 per person for the 3 course menu. Free guest pick-up and drive home service is included. If you wish to enjoy, 1 or 2 dishes, that is okay, and the price will be adjusted. Call, book and discuss with Angi or Paul on 0413 101 582.
Greenwood Farm, 2922 Springbrook Road, Springbrook, M: 0413 101 582
LOCAL ARTISTS: All artwork featured on the walls of our Retreat are original pieces hand-painted by local artist, Milly Davies, who’s creations were inspired by the location, natural surroundings, colours, feeling and ambiance of the space and her connection with the hosts.
YOUR HEALTH & WELLBEING: RELAX in the peaceful surroundings of the rainforest. HEAR the sounds of waterfalls, songbirds and nature around you. FEEL a sense of calmness, awareness and a connection to all living beings. BREATHE clean fresh mountain air and allow the power of the rainforests to touch all of your senses. NATURALLY boost your overall health and wellbeing! Welcome to the healing powers of Nature!! In Japanese culture it is called "Shinrin-Yoku", a practice that involves spending time in nature, among trees, to improve one's health, wellbeing and to achieve a better life.
GUIDED TOURS & HIKES: If you’re looking for a private guided tour, walk or hike then get in contact with Kaylene Whitley at Rainforest Tours Australia. M: 0401 607 117
E: rainforesttoursaustralia@gmail.com
W: www.rainforesttoursaustralia.com
ABOUT SPRINGBROOK: Springbrook is in the Gold Coast hinterland, just 45 minutes from its famous surf and white sand beaches. "The Mountain" as the locals call it, is part of the ancient Gondwana Rainforests of Australia which, due to its recognition as one of the world's most outstanding and valuable places was, in December 1994, officially declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Area. With its origins going back millions of years, it is home to an amazing variety of wildlife from the rare Albert’s Lyrebird, which is only found in Springbrook, to Crimson Rosellas, Satin Bowerbirds, Lorikeets, Whipbirds, Parrots, Robins, Kookaburras, Koalas and Pademelons. Amidst the rainforests, the plant life is similarly spectacular with many rare, endangered and vulnerable species like the Springbrook Wedding Bush (Ricinocarpos Pinifolius), Tree Waratah (Alloxylon Pinnatum) and Clear Milk Vine (Marsdenia Longiloba). Springbrook a forest wildness; part of an ancient volcano formed 23 million years ago, with views that stretch forever. Our Retreat is situated adjacent to the mountain escarpment called "The Canyon". From here, the views are spectacular.
Nestled in the heart of the rainforests, Springbrook is a small, tight-knit, rural community. Between 700 to 1000 meters high at various plateaus, it looks out over a lush green canopy of rainforests to the magnificence of the Gold Coast, it’s golden sand beaches and the blue water horizon of the Pacific Ocean. This is why Springbrook, being the only Rainforest area on the Gold Coast, is called “the Green behind the Gold”.
Springbrook is a calm, quiet, relaxing and peaceful location of exquisite beauty. It is truly a very special place, populated by an eclectic mix of naturalists, botanists, environmentalists, farmers, doctors, lawyers, barristers, academics, musicians, artists, writers, generational families, young families, spiritualists, alternative lifestylers, retirees, bushwalkers and increasingly, by people seeking a slice of serene paradise in an ever-increasing fast, busy, noisy and stressful world.
Set within the World Heritage Listed Springbrook National Park, Springbrook is also home to cool mountain streams, gorges and waterfalls as well as majestic tall trees, palms, ferns and other plants that can only to be found in Australian Rainforests.
Three interesting facts about Springbrook.
Fact 1: It is the most extensive area of subtropical rainforests in the World.
Fact 2: Few places on Earth contain as many plants and animals that still remain relatively unchanged from their fossilised ancestors.
Fact 3: Many of Springbrook’s waterfalls, picnic areas and lookouts bare the original names handed down by the Yugambeh Aboriginal people, the first human inhabitants of the area who thousands of years ago recognised the sacred nature of these ancient lands.
The mountains await you!!
THANKYOU: Thank YOU for choosing to stay at Lookout Lodge Luxury Rainforest Retreat!! We plan to make your stay most enjoyable. Naturally, if there is anything else you’d like to know, just ask :-)
With kindness ... Graham, Nicole & Teddy
FULL ACCESS: Guests have full access to the entire house, undercover parking for 2 cars and for longer stays, guests have access to a secure storage cage underneath the retreat.
WIFI ACCESS: Although a mountain retreat, we recognise that some guests may require access to Wi-fi other than through their own mobile data plan. Data packages are $20/2GB, $30/5GB, $50/20GB, $65/50GB and $75/100GB. If you would like wifi, please message us and make payment to Airbnb at least 24 hours before your arrival. We will then message you the Wifi network name and password.
EXCLUSIVE USE: We plan to make your stay at Lookout Lodge Luxury Rainforest Retreat most enjoyable. All guests have exclusive private use of the entire Retreat.
MESSAGING & COMMUNICATIONS: We are contactable via AirBnB messaging and mobile. Please be sure to check your AirBnB messages. Our messaging is kept to a minimum, sufficient to ensure you receive important information regarding your stay. This includes how to check-in and how to access the Retreat. We kindly ask that you acknowledge receipt of our messages so we know you have received the necessary information.
FURTHER ASSISTANCE: If you have any questions, queries or special requests, please contact us.
The Gold Coast is home to an impressive natural landscape. The Retreat is nestled amongst nature with clean fresh mountain air and ready access to rainforest walking trails, spectacular lookouts, swimming holes and majestic waterfalls.
A secluded lookout that captures the magnificence of the mountains, its rainforests, the Pacific Ocean and Gold Coast City Skyline is just 20 meters away.
Springbrook is a small, friendly nature-based community with a number of Cafes.
Escape to Nature!
You will need your own car to get around and explore everything that Springbrook Mountain has to offer as there are no taxis or Uber services available on the mountain.
Access to Springbrook National Park is via either Pine Creek Road or the Gold Coast-Springbrook Road from Mudgeeraba. It's a 30-minute drive from Mudgeeraba to Wunburra Lookout, the entry point to Springbrook National Park. Our Retreat is 10 minutes further along the narrow tree-lined mountain road. Please drive to the conditions especially if traveling along the Gold Coast-Springbrook round which twists around, as it climbs the mountain, and has 3 one-way sections where you may have to stop to allow descending vehicles to pass. Safe travels!!
ONE NIGHT STAYS: We also offer 1 night stays at $350. Simply message us.
EXTENDED STAYS: We offer special rates for extended stays from several weeks, a month or more for guests looking for a calm, peaceful and recuperative environment to rest, relax, recover, reconnect and restore. We especially welcome longer stays by artists, writers, composers, musicians, academics, specially-abled and guests on a journey of recovery.
