Award Winning Stays
Wallea Eaglehawk
June 2023
The best way to truly get an appreciation for Nambour is to stay a little while and become fully immersed in the town and its surrounds. Take day trips to idyllic Woombye and Palmwoods, or venture deeper into the forest and spend time in Eudlo. Drive through scenic Rosemount and Diddillibah and enjoy an afternoon of water sports in Bli Bli.
The saying ‘escape to the country’ does come to mind when thinking about true Nambour immersion.
In order to truly escape and immerse, though, a longer visit is needed. Nestled amongst the rolling hills, dotted throughout the rainforests, on winding roads and throughout farmlands are the most enchanting places to stay in the Nambour region.
Warm summer’s nights by the pool, the sound of birds in the trees and rain on the roof, foggy sunrises and magic golden hours.
The greater Nambour area provides the ideal escape from everyday life. Whether it be for one night, one week, or one month, there’s a bed and breakfast – or perhaps even a farm stay – ready to welcome weary travellers and energise them in a myriad of ways.
Spread out along Petrie Creek is the historic Bli Bli House that is described as “a magnificent experience of five star Victorian Elegance combined with the tranquillity of a luxury riverside retreat”.
Bli Bli House is a restored 160-year-old Queenslander that now operates as an 1800s-inspired boutique hotel. Visitors from around the world have enjoyed the modern amenities and five star service, which has earnt Bli Bli House honours such as Tripadvisor’s top three romantic hotels in the world and gold at the Australia Tourism Awards.
Bli Bli House is conveniently located ten minutes from Nambour along the scenic Petrie Creek Road that winds through Rosemount. This destination is for those who are looking for luxury, old world charm, and, of course, romance.
When it comes to farm stays, there is no place quite like Sixty6.
Set on – you guessed it – 66 acres in what is described as a “hidden vale”, Sixty6 provides family friendly accommodation in a contemporary and luxurious setting.
There are an array of permanent residents to visit at the farm, miniature belted galloway steers named Bruce, Barney, Hank and Humphrey; miniature English donkeys named Duke and Daisy; and miniature babydoll southdown sheep named John Lennon, Ringo and Shaun the Sheep, just to name a few.
Guests are encouraged to spend time at the lake where there is a jumping platform, as well as kayaks for those who feel adventurous. Located just outside of Woombye, there is no shortage of things to do on the property or in the township.
This destination is ideal for those wanting the farm experience in bespoke, modern quarters, and especially those with children.
If a rainforest retreat is in order, look no further than the mountaintop of Eudlo with two Balinese-inspired bed and breakfasts, Jetavana and Alaya Escape.
Jetavana boasts coastal views from Mount Ninderry to Bribie Island, with guests enjoying the sunrise from their residence with a lovingly prepared breakfast hamper.
Alaya Escape was recently recognised as being in the top five bed and breakfasts in Australia by Tripadvisor. At Alaya Escape, health and wellness is the focus, with a magnesium floatation tank, a Finnish red cedar sauna, hot and cold tubs, massages, reiki, pilates, and pranic healing, as well as personal development and stress management coaching.
Chenrezig Buddhist Institute is just down the road for those who wish to further the spiritual nature of the retreats with a visit. These two bed and breakfasts are ideal for those wanting forest-filled tranquillity and healing in beautiful landscaped surrounds.
Whether you’re looking for regal luxury, a modern farm stay, or a place to go to heal and recharge, the greater Nambour area has a place for you.
There’s a certain charm to spending days exploring Nambour and its surrounding towns before returning to a secluded oasis, or sitting around the fire with friends and family.
Explore alleyways, cafes, rivers and forests. Take photos, try new things and make core memories. Then come back to your home away from home to reflect, reconnect and be ready to start the next day anew.
These four stays are not just the best that the Nambour area has to offer, but they’re recognised as the best in Australia and around the world. With unparalleled views, comfort and service, you’ll soon be wishing you stayed longer. These are some of the best kept secrets of the Sunshine Coast, and they’re right on Nambour’s doorstep, just waiting for you to find them.