Head back to nature and feast on regional culinary delights at two luxury boutique properties located in south-east Queensland. Both properties are located approx 1 hour's drive from Brisbane in scenic bushland settings.
Breathe in the fresh air, relax and recharge your batteries while indulging your culinary senses with chef-inspired meals featuring local seasonal produce.
Spicers Hidden Vale, Lockyer Valley:
Spicers Clovelly Estate, Sunshine Coast Hinterland:
Day 1:
Arrive at Spicers Hidden Vale in the Lockyer Valley today just an hour’s drive from Brisbane. You will experience the bush at its best and embark on an adventure among the abundant wildlife. Experience the revitalising effect of spending time on 12,000 acres of true Australian Bush.
The property has their own market garden and led by one of the chefs, you will be taken behind the scenes of the preserving room, where the walls are adorned with jars filled with an array of ingredients on their pathway to your plate. The smokehouse is used to create flavours renowned at Homage and you’ll learn about the smoking process. Our orchard and vegetable garden are ever changing so you’ll get to taste the seasonal produce and very likely you’ll be eating that evening. You will end your tour by the fire pit just in time to watch the sun set behind the Liverpool ranges.
Tonight, you'll partake in an exceptional dining experience using the best of Australian produce at the lodge's award-winning restaurant. With produce sourced from their market garden or regional suppliers, you'll feast on a unique ‘paddock to plate’ menu.
Day 2:
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before enjoying a selection of experiences during the day. A picnic lunch is included today, so feel free to explore the property or head out and explore the surrounding region. Tonight, you'll enjoy another culinary dinner experience.
Day 3:
Enjoy a relaxing breakfast at Spicers Hidden Vale before departing via your private limousine transfer or own car to Spicers Clovelly Estate in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Take your time exploring the quaint towns along the way and enjoy the stunning scenery as you make you way to Montville.
Late this afternoon, enjoy a complimentary French cheese tasting at the Long Apron at Spicers Clovelly Estate. One of the experienced team members will share a selection of four French cheeses and tell you a little about the characteristics of the cheese and about the region in which it resides. From white mould cheeses to hard cheeses, there is so much to learn about the different regions of France and the cheese they produce, the best way to learn is to taste.
Tonight, dinner will be at The Long Apron.
Day 4:
Take your time over breakfast, then spend the day exploring the region. The Sunshine Coast hinterland has many quaint towns and stunning scenery as you drive along. Why not head to the coast and explore the many beaches along the way. A picnic lunch will be provided today, so you can stop whenever you find a good spot.
Tonight you will be transferred to The Tamarind Restaurant at Spicers Tamarind Retreat to indulge in a Tasting Menu dinner with paired wines.
Day 5:
Sadly your luxury getaway comes to an end today. Enjoy a relaxing breakfast until it's time for you to make your way home or travel by private transfer to Brisbane.
Please note prices are subject to availability at time of booking and may change without notice. Valid for travel until ???
4 NIGHT SELF-DRIVE PACKAGE:
4 NIGHT PACKAGE WITH RETURN PRIVATE LIMOUSINE TRANSFERS:
Call our Brisbane based travel team on 1300 414 198 to book your preferred dates.
Spicers Hidden Vale, Lockyer Valley:
Spicers Hidden Vale is a gem, an escape just an hour’s drive from Brisbane that combines the style and comfort of a luxury retreat with the warmest of country welcomes. Discover a genuine regional adventure that combines a breath of fresh air with luxury, ‘paddock to plate’ dining and a generous range of nature-based activities
Spicers Clovelly Estate, Sunshine Coast Hinterland:
Set on a gentle rise in the tranquil hills of the Sunshine Coast hinterland, Spicers Clovelly Estate offers French inspired luxury in a wonderfully charming and relaxed atmosphere.
Travel at 60 and supplier booking conditions apply. Package is Land Only. Prices are correct as at 28 May 2020 & are subject to change at any time without notice. Prices are per person based on twin share. Package price is based on travel dates specified. Valid for new bookings only. All product is subject to availability and may be withdrawn or varied without notice.
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