There are many amazing accommodation options in South East Queensland but here are just a few where you can find me chasing butterflies.
31 the rocks
Location
Stanthorpe, approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes from Brisbane
Unique features
- self-contained, villas
- disability access available
- acerage
- a walk through the native bush on the property
- owned and operated by a pair of bird watchers and nature lovers
- if you are lucky you can glimpse the furry face of a possum in one of the possum/bird houses on the property
Tips: visit the wine tree and watch the sun set with a glass of local wine in hand
What Emma Walton Guiding offers
Sunset Steps is exclusive to the guests of 31 the rocks.
Gleneden Family Farm
Location
Mary-vale, less than 2 hours from Brisbane.

Unique features
- dog friendly
- camping
- heritage displays
- practising regenerative agriculture
- organic produce
- short drive to the Goomburra, Spicer’s and Cunningham Gap sections of Main Range National park (World Heritage listed site)
Tips: ask Fiona and Rohan about why their believe their regenerative, no plough methods are the way of the future
What Emma Walton Guiding offers
- Hike Your Mountain- A Women empowered Retreat
- guided walks into the Maryvale Hills
The Grain Shed Retreat
Location
Goomburra, approximately 2 hours from Brisbane
Unique features
- self-contained cottage
- designed especially for disability access
- owned and operated by NDIS provider Darling Downs Wellness Therapies
- yoga
- massages
- short drive to Main Range National Park (World Heritage listed site)
Tips: relax on the verandah and watch the sun set over the downs
What Emma Walton Guiding offers
- scheduled group guided walks
- privately guided walks
- guided walks for guests of The Grain Shed Retreat