ABOUT RAVENSBOURNE ESCAPE

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a hidden gem in the high country

Looking for a luxury escape in the high country? Ravensbourne Escape offers a range of luxury studios, chalets and holiday homes with breathtaking forest and valley views. Accessed via the Esk-Hampton Road, our self-contained accommodation is nestled on the eastern escarpment of the Great Dividing Range, overlooking stunning views of Ravensbourne National Park and the Brisbane and Lockyer Valley.

a hidden gem in the high country

Looking for a luxury escape in the high country? Ravensbourne Escape offers a range of luxury studios, chalets and holiday homes with breathtaking forest and valley views. Accessed via the Esk-Hampton Road, our self-contained accommodation is nestled on the eastern escarpment of the Great Dividing Range, overlooking stunning views of Ravensbourne National Park and the Brisbane and Lockyer Valley.

ABOUT OUR REGION

Ravensbourne and the High Country Hamlets

Ravensbourne Escape is situated in the locality of Ravensbourne, just north of Toowoomba. High up on a sandstone ridge, capped by a basalt plateau, Ravensbourne supports a unique blend of wet eucalypt bushland and rich, remnant rainforest. These forests are home to towering Piccabeen palms and eucalypt species that support an abundance of wildlife and over 100 species of birds.


The Ravensbourne locality is part of a high-altitude, micro region known as the High Country Hamlets. This charming collective of small communities is perched 650 metres above South East Queensland’s coastal plain and is celebrated for its seasonal climate, awe-inspiring cloud cover and rich, fertile soil. Our bountiful soil produces a range of seasonal food crops, including avocados, berries, citrus fruits, wines and other local produce.

white birds

YOUR HOSTS

Experience high country hospitality

Rob is the manager and lifeblood of Ravensbourne Escape. Ever energetic and always hospitable, Rob is dedicated to making your luxury escape as special as possible. Bubbly and welcoming, Annette works behind the scenes to make your stay more memorable. 

Whether you’re booking a romantic getaway, family holiday or corporate retreat, our team can cater for a wide range of special needs and circumstances.

Rob and Annette | Holiday Mountain Retreat | Queensland | Ravensbourne Escape

YOUR HOSTS

Experience high country hospitality

Rob is the manager and lifeblood of Ravensbourne Escape. Ever energetic and always hospitable, Rob is dedicated to making your luxury escape as special as possible. Bubbly and welcoming, Annette works behind the scenes preparing our celebrated welcome platters to make your stay more memorable. 

Whether you’re booking a romantic getaway, family holiday or corporate retreat, our team can cater for a wide range of special needs and circumstances.

Rob and Annette | Holiday Mountain Retreat | Queensland | Ravensbourne Escape

FAQ

When you make your booking, please ask for arrival and departure times. We are always happy to accommodate early check-ins and a later check out if possible. If there are bookings prior to, or immediately after your booking, we require sufficient time to clean the premises. In this case, we have a 2pm check-in on day of arrival and a 10am checkout on day of departure.

All of our houses are equipped with high speed WIFI. As we’re up in the high country, mobile reception can be patchy. Once you’re connected to the internet at your property, you will experience improved mobile reception. If you have trouble connecting to the internet contact Rob on 0427 989 570.

All our accommodation is completely self-contained. We supply tea, coffee, sugar and a small amount of milk. All cooking utensils, crockery, serving ware, detergents, garbage bags and toiletries (excluding toothpaste and toothbrushes) are also supplied. Most of our chalets and houses also have washing machines, dryers, irons and ironing boards.

If you want to cook during your stay, you can pick up groceries from Coles or Woolworths at Highfields. If you are coming from Brisbane or the Gold Coast, you can stop at Woolworths Fernvale on your way up. Bring warm clothing in winter (it’s generally 5 to 10 degrees cooler than Brisbane) and don’t forget your camera, so you can capture special moments and our beautiful views!

Yes! We supply high quality, professionally cleaned linen and towels for the number of guests booked for your stay. As we are an eco-conscious, self-contained accommodation, we ask that you reuse your towels where possible. If you require extra towels, please contact Rob on 0427 989 570.

If your accommodation has a log fire, firewood will be supplied. We provide a generous amount to see you through the duration of your stay. If you would like more firewood we are happy to provide, please contact Rob on 0427 989 570. This will be charged at $40 per 20 kg box of wood delivered. We also supply gas bottles for use of our on-site gas BBQs. Please do not take the gas bottles off-site, or use them for any other purpose.

For life threatening emergencies, please dial 000. If there is an issue with your accommodation, please contact Rob on 0427 989 570.

Unfortunately no pets are allowed at Ravensbourne Escape. Our Body Corporate By-Laws prohibit pets due to the abundant wildlife that resides on the property and surrounding forests of Ravensbourne National Park.

The day before your date of arrival, we will forward you directions to your accommodation via text and email. This will also include your entry/exit codes and an access code for the key safe. Each time you leave the premises, we ask that you lock up your accommodation and return the key to the key safe (to prevent losing it). You can access it again (via your access code) when you return.

There are plenty of things to do and places to eat nearby. Check out our Things to Do page to learn more about local activities, events and dining options in our area. Alternatively, head over to the High Country Hamlets webpage to learn more about our beautiful microregion. You can also check out your in-room compendium for more details.

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