Overview
Getting away from it all can mean many things, from venturing as far as way from home as possible to finding a quiet patch to ignore your daily routine. At Wander at The Overflow 1895, Brisbanites will find the latter — because you'll be kicking back in an eco-cabin on a Scenic Rim winery, surrounded by vines and 4000 acres of bushland, and perched right on the shores of Lake Wyaralong.
The new place to stay is the product of eco-pod company Wander, which is setting up one- and two-bedroom Wander Pods on the Wyaralong winery. Its cabins come equipped with king beds to keep you comfy, private kitchenettes to keep you fed, and floor-to-ceiling glass windows to keep you peering at the eye-catching scenery. And, if you'd like to sip drinks outside, each pod also has its own private deck.
The vibe: luxe meets sustainable, all within a 90-minute drive from Brisbane. And, when the cabins start welcoming in people from December 2021, they'll also include access to a range of local experiences curated especially for Wander's guests.
So, as well as seeing waterfalls, scoping out birds and wildlife, moseying through the eucalypts and making the most of the lake, you'll be able to choose between private hot air balloon rides, onsite yoga sessions, and meditation and massage as well. Or, there'll be walking tours of the region, led by a local guide — and seasonal fresh produce to eat direct from the farm.
If that sounds like your idea of a top-notch getaway, bookings are now open for the five cabins. You'll be staying in Joyce, Moy and Juberra if you opt for a one-bedroom pod, with the first sat next to a giant granite rock formation, the second on a shelf of sandstone and the third perched up on a hill. Flintoff and Crumpet are the two-bedroom spaces, the former in a gully and the latter on open countryside next to a fig tree.
And, while getting away from it all is clearly on the agenda here, each cabin comes with wifi — so you can choose to be as connected to the rest of the world as you like.
Price-wise, a one-bedroom space is currently going for $1226 for three nights, and a two-bedroom cabin for $2116 for the same period. If your booking is affected by a lockdown, it's transferrable and fully refundable, too.
Find Wander at the The Overflow 1895 at 1660 Beaudesert Boonah Road, Wyaralong from December 2021. Head to Wander's website for bookings and further information.