The Hinterland HEAD TO

Canungra

DO: At Mountview Alpaca Farm, in the grounds of O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards, you can feed and walk the adorable residents or enjoy a Family Alpaca Picnic.

EAT: Linger at Canungra Valley Vineyards and pick up a homestead picnic basket with a bottle of their wine to enjoy on the grounds.

DO: Don’t leave without visiting The Outpost Café, built in 1946, and its award-winning pies. Canungra Creek is a scenic spot for a walk and a picnic.

Tamborine Mountain

DO: Walk among ancient trees and soak in the panoramic views on the Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk, explore the glow worm caves in the grounds of Cedar Creek Winery or chase waterfalls on Curtis Falls Walking Track.

EAT: Picnic in style at the new food, art and nature space, North Stores. Their Picnic Real Food Bar lets you enjoy seasonal fare on the deck or have it packed up to enjoy at one of the mountain’s scenic spots.

DRINK: You’re spoilt for choice with a slew of top-notch wineries such as Mason Wines and Witches Falls Winery. Try the award-winning gin at Cauldron Distillery, and enjoy beer and good vibes at Fortitude Brewing Co.

STAY: New retreat Verandah House Country Estate is the stuff of winter weekend dreams with just eight suites, wellness and nature experiences, and sweeping mountain vistas. Bliss.

DRINK: Enjoy a cold beer with the locals at the historic Canungra Hotel.

SEE: Take in views of the Scenic Rim from a hot air balloon at sunrise.

STAY: O’Reilly’s offers everything from camping to luxe rainforest villas, while the township of Canungra boasts a host of beautiful bed and breakfasts.

Currumbin Valley

DO: Relax at The Bathhouse at Ground, a wellness haven with an infrared sauna, hot stone sauna, plunge pool and hydrotherapy baths under old fig trees.

EAT: On the lush grounds of the Ecovillage, Pasture & Co is a top brunch spot based on local seasonal produce. Eat alfresco while kangaroos hop by.

SEE: Mother Nature is at her finest at Mount Cougal in Springbrook National Park. An easy track leads to Cougal Cascades – mountain rock pools and waterfalls surrounded by rainforest.

SHOP: On the weekend, swing by Freeman’s Organic Farm, a 107-year-old family farm that grows organic fruit and veg, and has spectacular views.

STAY: Sleep in the rainforest on an historic property in Acute Abode, a design-led A-frame with a loft bed, cosy living space and deck with a firepit and hinterland views.