RETREATS AND LODGES NORWELL

Perched high on a ridge in the magnificent Gold Coast hinterland at Willow Vale you will find Peppers Ruffles Lodge and Spa. This architecturally stunning retreat offers year-round ambience and is ideal for a relaxing weekend away, romantic escape or complete getaway. You can be assured of a truly intimate experience. You'll fall in love with their personalised five-star service, fine dining and first class leisure facilities. Spend your time relaxing at Ruffles Day Spa, immersed in their outdoor infinity edge swimming pool or explore the surrounding Gold Coast Hinterland and Tamborine Mountain. Set upon 50 acres of gardens, parkland, bush and forest in the Gold Coast Hinterland, the retreat offers the height of style and comfort with eight beautifully appointed villas, one exclusive executive suite and Owner's Villa, all echoing the natural environment through the use of natural timbers and warm interiors. All rooms feature air conditioning, EcoPure amenities, cable television channels, DVD and compact disc player, refrigerator and mini bar, tea making facilities, Expressotoria coffee capsule machines, hair dryer and high speed internet access.

Jacobs Well Tourist Park is situated close to the waterfront looking out over the southern end of Moreton Bay. Fishing and boating enthusiasts regularly take advantage of this prime location to indulge in these activities amongst the myriad of islands close by, where abundant fish varieties exist all year round. djfdk Accommodation options include powered sites for caravans, camper trailers and camper vans, as well as un-powered sites for camping. Waterview villas set in beautiful natural surroundings are self-contained and sleep up to six with the use of a sofa bed. If travelling with your four-legged friend, a powered site in the special dog friendly site area would be perfect for you (conditions apply, enquire with friendly park staff). The park is approximately a 10 minute drive off the Pacific Highway through scenic countryside. Also popular with the native wildlife, dozens of colourful lorikeets wait in the many trees amongst the park each afternoon for their daily feeding. You're guaranteed to have a restful stay at Jacobs Well and when you want a change of pace, Surfers Paradise is just a half hour drive away. Access to theme parks, rail transport and shopping centres, is also within an easy drive....

Slideways - Go Karting World is conveniently located just off the M1, just two minutes north from Dreamworld, providing easy access from all Brisbane, Gold Coast and Logan Regions. Take exit 54 off the M1 and follow the signs. The European styled International N?rburgring circuit is built for the real racer and one of the best outdoor go kart tracks in the country. The track is 700 metres long featuring massive undulations, banked corners, sweepers and fast straights. You can race up to 25 of the latest Sodi European propelling you along at up to 70 kilometres per hour! Kids are not left out, and they can race family members on the full track in special sessions. Race up to eight kid's karts at once, all with state of the art safety and kart control equipment, for every parent's peace of mind. Drivers just need to be over 120 centimetres tall to drive the karts (usually seven years and above). They also have two seater karts available, which can be driven by an adult, and suitable for passengers between 90 to 130 centimetres tall....

Named for its natural freshwater waterhole, thirsty travellers have been visiting Jacobs Well since the mid 1800s. Situated near the mouth of the Pimpama River on the edge of a pristine waterway peppered with uninhabited islands, Jacobs Well is a haven for fishermen and boat enthusiasts alike. This quaint fishing village, with lovely water views, is situated approximately halfway between the cities of Brisbane and the Gold Coast. It can be found 10 minutes off the Pacific Highway after a short drive through scenic fields of sugarcane. As the gateway to southern Moreton Bay, Jacobs Well is just a short boat ride to the Gold Coast Broadwater and the tourist Mecca of Southport. The area is an ideal launch site to access the islands and channels of the Jumpinpin area, well-known for its ideal fishing and boating conditions. Boaties will enjoy exploring the myriad of islands in the coastal channel and there are no bridges or obstacles or to spoil the fun! Fisherman will find nearby estuary waters teeming with flathead, whiting, tailor, and bream. Reel them in from the jetty or over the side of a boat. Just five minutes up the road is a luxury resort and deep water marina offering fine dining, live entertainment, cold drinks and knock-out views over the water. For a change of pace the Gold Coast?s major theme parks are only a 15 minute drive away and the heart of bustling Gold Coast is just 30 minutes down the road....

Harrigans Rod and Custom Show will feature premier, state of the art hot rods, classics, customs and street machines. This hot rod show has developed over the past ten years into the best one day show of it?s type with high-end elite cars competing for bespoke trophies and large prize money in the order of AUD9000 for 2017. Space will be available for over 350 vehicles to be on show along the beautiful marina waterfront. There is also an Early Birds Prize draw for one lucky entrant who pre enters (before 6 October 2017) and another two Lucky Entrants prize draws of AUD500 and AUD250 cash for first and second. Take Exit 49 from the M1 and follow the signs to Harrigans Lane and Harrigans Drift Inn....

Ruffles Lodge in Queensland offers premiere Gold Coast luxury accommodation, and is located in the beautiful Gold Coast Hinterland, midway between the mountains and the sea. Ruffles Lodge is a luxury 5 star retreat offering superior dining, complemented by a cellar boasting a large collection of Australian boutique wines.

Ruffles Lodge in Queensland offers premiere Gold Coast luxury accommodation, and is located in the beautiful Gold Coast Hinterland, midway between the mountains and the sea. Ruffles Lodge is a luxury 5 star retreat offering superior dining, complemented by a cellar boasting a large collection of Australian boutique wines.