Escape to Lookout Lodge Retreat, a peaceful hideaway on Springbrook Mountain surrounded by lush rainforest. Soak in the bath, curl up by the fire, and breathe in the fresh mountain air. With walking trails, waterfalls, and lookouts just moments away, it’s the perfect place to unwind and reconnect with nature.
The space
YOUR LOCATION: Lookout Lodge Retreat is 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 quiet 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.
YOUR ACCOMMODATION: Your accommodation and everything about 'Lookout Lodge' is 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. There are some local Cafes in the area but be sure to check opening hours which can vary.
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 before venturing up the mountain. There is however a general store and licenced bar on Forestry Road called the Springbrook Cafe & Bar.
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!
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: Welcome to the healing powers of Nature which in Japanese culture, they call Shinrin-Yoku; a practice that involves spending time in nature and among trees, to improve one's health and well-being and achieve a better life. So, take time to 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 boosting your overall health and wellbeing.
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
Guest access
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: Wifi is available for your stay.
Other things to note
EXTENDED STAYS: We offer special rates for extended stays from several weeks to a month or more for guests looking for a calm, peaceful and recuperative environment to rest, relax, recover, restore and reconnect.
