March is a dangerous time of year if you’ve got a hairpin trigger when it comes to a cheeky getaway. The upcoming months are brimming with public holidays, and White Lotus is back on our screens—making us wish we were poolside, cocktail in hand.
Lucky for us, the legends at Spicers Retreats are offering 20% off your stay this Easter. So it’d be rude to do anything else but treat yourself to a slow travel getaway.
For those unacquainted, Spicers Retreats are not just different, but seriously special. From UNESCO rainforests to art deco terrace homes, each retreat is located among picturesque surroundings and delivers next-level service and low-key luxury.
Sold? We’ve rounded up our top retreat picks to make the most of their wallet-friendly deal this Easter.
Relish In A Rainforest
Tamarind Retreat, Maleny QLD
Complete with rooms boasting free standing bathtubs, this leaf-laden retreat overlooks the lush, green rainforest of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. After soaking in your stunning surroundings, tuck into some top-tier Thai from The Tamarind, with standouts like the market sashimi, wagyu beef tataki, butter pork mandu, and the sour orange curry of white fish.
Post-dinner, return to your room and sink into a freshly run, aromatic bath—complete with champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries—thanks to your bath butler. Yep, you read that correctly, bath butler.
Clovelly Estate, Montville, QLD
The perfect base for exploring Montville, Clovelly is a provincial French country estate bathed in Hinterland sunlight. Here, you'll find a French-style manor sitting atop the estate, with quaint cottages dotting the rolling green lawns that lead to a secret, hedged pool. Their on-site restaurant, The Long Apron, has two hats and is a top-notch spot you can enjoy a long lunch on the lawn.
Kick Back In The Country
Hidden Vale, Grandchester, QLD
Hidden Vale is a grand homestead perched among eucalyptus-dotted hills, just an hour outside Brisbane. Don’t skip a private 4WD picnic tour of the 12,000-acre property, where you'll spot koalas and get a front row seat to unmatched sunset views.
Just be sure to leave adequate time for dinner at their two-hatted, on-site restaurant, Homage. With produce grown in their sprawling market garden and food cooked over fire, Homage pays, well, homage, to the land. If you're stuck on what to order, their Toowoomba king angus fillet with smoked butter potato, spinach and a horseradish gel is hard to top.
Sangoma Retreat, Blue Mountains NSW
Sangoma Retreat is an oasis of calm and restoration set against a stunning backdrop of the Blue Mountains. Book the bush suite and score a cosy fireplace at the end of your bath (along with a bath butler), then sidle up for dinner at the one-hatted Amara. This scenic on-site spot serves seven courses of heavenly Hawkesbury produce.
Reach Higher Levels Of Relaxation
Peak Lodge, Maryvale QLD
At 1,100 metres above sea level, Peak Lodge is Australia’s highest non-Alpine lodge, and comes with an adorable herd of highland cows. Make the most of the mountaintop location with a sunset luxury 4WD tour through the property, or spend a day by the infinity pool overlooking the UNESCO Gondwana rainforest that snakes through the Main Range National Park.
If you're feeling more adventurous, Spicers Retreats also offers the Scenic Rim Trail. With the optionin of spending each night of the hike staying in luxurious cabins with chef-prepared meals, this one is a must.
Wine, Dine And Unwind
Vineyards Estate, Pokolbin Hunter Valley NSW
With its very own private estate of Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, Vineyards Estate is the perfect escape for wine lovers this Easter. With eight acres of vineyards and 12 luxurious suites, it’s an intimate getaway with plenty to explore.
Guesthouse, Hunter Valley NSW
A palatial homestead complete with an infinity pool and expansive grounds, the Guesthouse has been the beloved choice for local Hunter Valley winemakers to stay, drink, and dine at for decades. And because the Hunter Valley region is best seen from above, why not hitch a ride in a hot air balloon as the sun rises over the wineries?
Spend your days wine tasting, snacking and lounging in the shaded courtyards, pool and exquisite gardens, before stopping by the on-site spa for an unmatched facial.
Soak Up The City
Potts Point, Sydney
Spicers Potts Point spills across three conjoined terrace houses in this iconic harbourside suburb. Expect a weekend that’s equal parts timeless and historic, and in easy walking distance of local joints like The Butler and Chaco Bar. Save our guide to the best restaurants in Potts Point to explore while you’re in town, too.
And because it would only be right to go full tourist mode, the team at Spicers can arrange a water taxi and picnic for you on Clarke Island, where you can soak in views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
Balfour, New Farm, Brisbane
Tucked away on the leafy, luxurious streets of New Farm sits Spicers Balfour. Split across two venues, the first is a heritage Queenslander cottage with a rooftop cocktail terrace overlooking Story Bridge. The second is a historic art deco apartment block hailing from 1865, converted into a select number of luxurious suites.
Here for a good time, not a long time, redeem your 20% off now to spend your Easter break at Spicers Retreats. Find more information and offers on epic getaways here.
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