Turkey's Nest Rainforest Cottages 40 min from city

Description from the owner

Turkey’s Nest Rainforest Cottage accommodation at Mt Glorious is a perfect retreat from the bustle of city life, close to the city, yet a world away. Nestled in 15 acres of tranquil rainforest just 35km north-west of Brisbane, Turkey’s Nest offers an authentic, rustic atmosphere, yet includes all modern conveniences for a truly relaxing bush getaway.

Ideal for a romantic escape, or as a family retreat, you have a choice of either a one- or two-bedroom cottage, each with full kitchen and a toasty wood combustion heater to relax beside on cool evenings.

Awake to the sound of whip birds and a magnificent view through majestic... hoop pines and rose gums to the rainforest below. Relax on the veranda where a wide variety of exotic birds come to feed. Take a walk past groves of palms and lichen-covered rocks, in the seclusion of our own private rainforest, to the magnificent towering fig tree.

Situated in the D’Aguilar Range 620m above sea level, Mt Glorious offers welcome relief from the summer heat (nights can get quite cool even in summer – be sure to pack a jumper). In winter, as mists waft through the rainforest, warm yourself by the fireplace, with a glass of wine, a good book, and of course our complimentary port.

Surrounded by Maiala National Park, the tranquil village of Mt. Glorious offers bush walking, cafes, an art gallery, and a sculpture garden.

Both massages and breakfast baskets are available by arrangement. Please enquire. To extend your stay, we may be able to arrange early check-in or late check-out. Please enquire when you book.Read more

Additional Location Information

Turkey's Nest is just 40km (65 miles) from Brisbane city, yet is situated in a relaxing forest setting, surrounded by National Park. Our cool mountain climate makes it refreshingly cooler than Brisbane in summer, and delightfully cold and misty in winter.

From Brisbane – follow either Mt Nebo Rd from The Gap (approx 25km), or Mt Glorious Rd through Samford, to the T-intersection of Mt Nebo and Mt Glorious Roads. Continue another 2km along Mt Glorious Rd to the “Mt Glorious Village” sign. Turkey’s Nest is 300 metres on your right.

Location Type Away from it all, Mountain

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Additional notes from owner

White Gum Cottage sleeps four, Rose Gum Cottage sleeps two.
Availability calendar reflects whole property, not individual cottages.
Rates are for single or couple. Additional adult charged at $25 per night, child $15 per night.
Minimum booking of two nights.

Optional breakfast baskets are available from $60 for a two person, two day basket.

What Past Guests Are Saying

• JoyOfSustainability
  Tampa, Florida

  This is the way to go camping!

  Left on 07/18/2011 for a stay in July 2011
  
  

  With creatures outside and creature comforts inside, you can't go wrong with this place! If we ever get back to australia, we will try to return to this great retreat (we were there in the cold weather - would love to also visit in the Spring).
  
  Rosemary and Russell are great hosts and are building and maintaining their property with as many sustainable techniques as possible - a great place for all who love and respect the environment! Cell phones and mobile broadband don't work here, so it is easy to leave all of that behind and enjoy the rainforest outside abd the cozy fire inside. The kitchen is well-equipped, so you can stock up at the local grocery and enjoy your meals in the cabin. The "creature comforts" part includes electric bed warmers, which you will appreciate if you go in the winter (and take warm slippers with you - for when you're not taking advantage of the bed warmers)...
  
  One of the very coolest things about staying here is being awakened early in the morning by birds - especially the kookaburras. If you love birds, this will be paradise. Bring your camera!
  
  We've only been gone a few days, but miss this place already!

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  Would you recommend this vacation rental to a friend? Yes

  Recommended for: Travelers, Friends, Tourists, Families w teenagers, Romantic, Families w children, Rugged, Singles

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• Daniel Morrison
  Chapel Hill, Brisbane

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  Left on 07/03/2011 for a stay in July 2011
  
  

  Thanks very much for a lovely weekend at Turkey's Nest Rainforest Cottage. The welcoming port, chocolates, home cooked muffins and bread, with breakfast ready to be cooked in the morning, made it feel like home. We really enjoyed our stay over the weekend in front of the fireplace, and will be recommending it to our friends. We will be back! It was so restful - just what we needed. We loved feeding the birds. The walks nearby were also very enjoyable - not too difficult.
  
  

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• Patrick
  Melbourne

  A wonderful place to relax and unwind

  Left on 05/09/2011 for a stay in December 2010
  
  

  We found the cottage was peaceful and welcoming, and obviously put together with love. What a wonderful place to relax and unwind after a busy year and busy Christmas period. Loved the rainforest setting, the birds and sitting with the cosy fire at night.

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