Gold Coast Getaways: Wake up with the birds at these three magical treehouses

Magic mountain cottages and rainforest retreats — these treehouses for grown-ups are all within a short drive of the Gold Coast. SEE THE STUNNING PICTURES.

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You’re never too old to appreciate the magic of a treehouse.

Here are three hinterland hideaways on our doorstep that bring the forest fairytale to life.

THE POLISH PLACE

Tamborine Mountain

The lorikeets will be your nearest neighbours when you spend the night in one of The Polish Place’s cosy cottages.

Cathedral ceilings and a fireplace add to the forest fairytale at The Polish Place Cottages.

Designed for couples, the double-storey love nests feature cathedral ceilings, a private balcony, wood-log fireplace and roomy spa.

Wake up to a panoramic views of the Great Dividing Range and a breakfast basket heaped with goodies.

THE TREEHOUSE

Byron Bay

The Treehouse Byron Bay, listed on Airbnb, is an architect-designed one-bedroom steel and glass home with leafy views.

You can’t have a treehouse without trees and this one has 10 rehabilitated acres of them, with more than 8000 planted over the past 20 years.

The in-demand Airbnb listing – an architect-designed one-bedroom steel and glass home – gazes right into the rainforest canopy through floor-to-ceiling windows.

Hidden in the hinterland just eight minutes from the beach, it’s the perfect spot to pop a bottle of Prosecco and let nature work its magic.

Wake up in the canopy at The Treehouse Byron Bay, which is listed on Airbnb.

SECRETS ON THE LAKE

Montville

Five individually themed, hand-carved treehouses accessed by a web of suspended walkways set the scene for romance in the rainforest on the Sunshine Coast.

Look forward to forest-filtered views of Lake Baroon, cuddling on bespoke swing seats, cosying up in front of the fireplace and sinking into one of the sumptuous spa baths.

Rekindle a romance in the rainforest at Secrets on the Lake, Montville.