Springbrook Lyrebird Retreat

Imagine yourselves deep within subtropical rainforest, enjoying private, secluded, luxurious accommodation in exceptionally beautiful surroundings with the opportunity to observe close-up one of the world's most iconic but fragile natural areas.

Here you can have it all in your own secluded and private, architect-designed, open plan wood cabin or cottage with generous open deck and large windows blending inner comforts with nature.

In the evenings, enjoy the luxury of a double spa bath, eat, doze, read, whatever takes your fancy, and absorb the special and unique sounds of rainforest nightlife.

Spring is perfect for flowers and birdsong. In summer, escape the heat, Springbrook is 10 degrees cooler than on the coast. On winter evenings, relax in front of a cosy fireplace.

Springbrook Plateau, remarkably only 40 minutes from the Gold Coast and 90 minutes from Brisbane, is like a window into another world, a living museum full of surprises.

Experience one of the most unique and iconic places on Earth, our Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area. Steep yourselves in its grandeur and antiquity. Soak in the splendour of its grand waterfalls, canyon vistas and fascinating walking tracks through cathedral forests in Springbrook National Park.

Visit any of the many cafes for breakfast, lunch or dinner or, for special treats, the famous,Fudge Shop.

While Springbrook Lyrebird Retreat is run on a day-to-day basis by highly experienced managers, Fay and Bob Stone, the business is owned by the Australian Rainforest Conservation Society Inc, a non-government, non-profit association devoted to conserving and restoring rainforest. All proceeds from accommodation are used to restore World Heritage rainforest at Springbrook.