Glass House Mountains Ecolodge

Top choice in Sunshine Coast


The sign at the entrance sums it up: 'Trespassers will be impressed'. Overseen by a keen environmentalist and close to Australia Zoo, this novel retreat offers a range of wonderful, good-value sleeping options, including cosy Orchard Rooms (from $128), the reformed Church Loft (from $260), and converted railway carriages. Mt Tibrogargan can be seen from the gorgeous garden.

Pick-ups are available from the Glass House Mountains train station.


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