Small but spectacular Tiny Houses within the Scenic Rim

Your proof that good things come in small packages can be found within the Scenic Rim, just an hour’s drive from both Brisbane and the Gold Coast in Queensland.

Whether your idea of the perfect tiny house is surrounded by ancient mountains and dense rainforest, a patchwork of primary producing paddocks, or an endless sky of stars, read on to discover tiny houses that are small in size, but huge in guest experience.

The very first tiny house to be built in the Scenic Rim, Baya at Ketchups Bank Glamping is a luxe eco-retreat, which means once you stay there for one night, you’ll want to relocate forever.

The plush queen bed in a loft gives you a front row view to shooting stars and the extraordinary skies the region is so famous for.

There’s a stylish kitchen (with gas stove and full-sized fridge) and a bathroom with rainfall shower, all lovingly appointed.

For your meals, you can have a Scenic Rim Farm Box delivered to your door, bursting with local produce to prepare in your tiny house. And, the Ketchup Bank Glamping team can provide a host of itineraries, from wine and brewery tours to farm gate trips, food tastings and cooking classes.

Quick Fact: Baya means ‘to come into view’ in the language of the Yugambeh people, the traditional custodians of the region.

The name says it all – welcome to Tiny Wild Houses atop the Bellbird cliffs at the famous Lamington National Park.

So yes, your outlook is spectacular, aided by an impressive ceiling-to-floor window with unrivalled views of the Ship Stern Range and Woonoongoora, the traditional owner name for the national park.

There’s a cosy queen bed, a two-seater couch, reverse cycle air-conditioning, an outdoor teak dining table, fully equipped kitchenette and a separate bathroom. Plus it’s well-appointed, including botanical toiletries, books, games and free Wi-Fi access.

Binna Burra Tea House is just a three minute drive away, or a fantastic 25 minute walk, for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and Groom’s Cottage Bushwalker’s Bar has drinks, light meals, and nibbles or you can order meals and locally sourced produce or cheeseboards if you can’t bear to leave your Tiny Wild House.

The gorgeously named Moogie Pod is a tiny house custom-built from a deluxe container offering magnificent views to Lake Moogerah and a night sky that’s an endless carpet of stars.

Perfect for couples, Moogie Pod is a with its contemporary studio room, with an ensuite, a queen bed and bathroom with Botanical toiletries.

The whole front of the pod is a window, meaning the view is your constant canvas, plus there’s a deck, firepit, BBQ and private bush garden. It’s also powered by solar energy and nods to the environment, so you can sleep soundly knowing you’re treading lightly on the environment around you.

Moogie Pod is the final in the ‘Moogie’ trilogy, with bigger sisters, Moogie House and Moogie Glamp a good distance away, all at home on 19 acres of koala-protected habitat with an abundance of wildlife.

For meals, order a Scenic Rim breakfast hamper direct with your hosts or a Scenic Rim Farm Box full of locally sourced produce.

Nestled among untouched bushland along the calm shores of Lake Wyralong, Wander’s stylish eco-pod cabins offer the perfect blend of peaceful surrounds, understated luxury and an off-grid, sustainable diversion from daily life.

Whether you’re seeking a romantic retreat or an adventurous escape, a stay in these secluded cabins offers the perfect place to return to what truly matters, reconnect with nature and your loved ones, and time to simply to sit, watch, listen, and breathe.

Sleeping 2 or 4 people, the beautifully appointed WanderPods offer King Beds, wood fires, kitchenettes and ensuites, along with magical views from their decks and floor to ceiling windows. Some also include outdoor baths and two are even dog-friendly.

Located on The Overflow Estate 1895 midway between Boonah and Beaudesert, their acclaimed cellar door and restaurant are nearby for meals and wine tastings. Or guests can relish their privacy and never leave their WanderPod by ordering a Scenic Rim Farm Box when they make their booking. Full of delicious local seasonal produce the Farm Box is a self-caterer’s delight.

New to the famed flagbearer for Australian eco-tourism at O’Reilly’s is Pat’s Farm, a luxurious new escape with six bijou eco-luxe Chalets nestled on the breathtaking hillside of a working cattle farm and surrounded by the serene beauty of World Heritage listed Lamington National Park. Each of the six off-grid Chalets has been designed with sustainability and indulgence in mind, offering a retreat like no other. With a fully equipped kitchen, King beds with dreamy linen, each Chalet is perfect for year-round comfort with double-glazing, air-conditioning and high-spec insulation creating a seamless blend of timelss elegance and high-country luxury. From quiet evenings by your private fire pit to rejuvenating soaks in a 2m-deep heated plunge pool or stargazing in a couple’s hammock – every moment here is crafted for serenity and wonder. Offering more than simply a place to stay, guests can order an O’Reilly’s Farm Box full of goodies for breakfast and dinner, order drinks and dinner to be delivered from O’Reilly’s Dining Room, or self-cater by gathering famed local Scenic Rim produce on the way to up to their Chalet.

The Scenic Rim is bursting with cottages, farm stays, camping and glamping, and luxury retreats and lodges to help you recharge and reconnect.  Click here to book your stay.