Spicers Retreats: a Nature & Gourmet Discovery

Days 1-2 Sydney to Bowen Mountain (Greater Blue Mountains)  
Pick up your car and drive an hour west to the secluded Spicers Sangoma Retreat. Named after the Zulu word for ‘healer’ and surrounded by native bush, this intimate property boasts just seven suites and a stunning safari-style luxury tent. After a rejuvenating massage, watch the chefs lovingly prepare incredible food in the open kitchen before retiring to the outdoor firepit or convivial lounge to mingle with your fellow guests.

Days 3-4 Bowen Mountain to the Hunter Valley  
Continue to Australia’s oldest wine region today for a stay at the contemporary Spicers Guesthouse, set within 16 hectares of gardens overlooking rolling vineyards and mountains. This homely retreat is set in the heart of the Hunter Valley with its centrepiece being the beautiful Eremo Restaurant, led by multi award-winning Executive Chef Cameron Matthews. Explore local cellar doors, enjoy exceptional seasonal cuisine and of course, plenty of world-class wine.

Days 5-7 Hunter Valley to Sydney  
Today drop off your car in Kings Cross, Sydney, and check in to your base for the next three nights, the recently converted Spicers Potts Point. Located in its vibrant inner city namesake just 15 minutes walk from the CBD, the property exudes a fresh and contemporary feel, with each beautiful room set within an 1880s heritage-listed building. Enjoy boutique service including canapés with fellow in-house guests.                

Days 8-9 Sydney to Maleny  
Fly to Brisbane this morning, pick up your car and head inland to Maleny in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Spicers Tamarind Retreat is an Asian-influenced tranquil oasis set close to the rainforest and if you can tear yourself away from your large villa, master your skills at the retreat’s famed cooking school, cycle to nearby Gardners Falls for a picnic and savour fusion cuisine at the award-winning Tamarind restaurant.          

Days 10-11 Maleny to the Scenic Rim              
To cap off your holiday, continue south to the Scenic Rim and magnificent Spicers Peak Lodge a Luxury Lodge of Australia. This unmissable property boasts an unparalleled mountaintop position enveloped by verdant national park. Explore picturesque walking trails, relax in the decadent spa and indulge your taste buds with a gastronomic experience at the world-class Peak restaurant, paired with incredible wines.  

Day 12 Scenic Rim to Brisbane  
Return to Brisbane airport for your onward flight.