Turkey's Nest - White Gum Cottage

White Gum Cottage is a private, secluded cottage on our beautiful 15 acre property, Turkey's Nest, at Mount Glorious. It is a registered wildlife refuge, surrounded by pristine rainforest. Mount Glorious is just 40km from Brisbane CBD. It is a special place to relax, unwind and enjoy the tranquillity of nature, close to the city, yet a world away!

Escape from the bustle of city life, with cosy fire and serene forest views, perfect for a romantic escape or a family holiday. We take pride in the homely atmosphere, tasteful decor, attention to detail, and the personal touches of flowers, candles and chocolates.

The space

Our cottages are designed to provide the ultimate in privacy and relaxation. White Gum cottage caters for four guests and features two bedrooms (one queen, one double), living room with cosy wood fireplace, dining area overlooking the forest, full kitchen with fridge/freezer, four burner gas cook-top, electric oven, microwave, and espresso coffee machine. All linen is provided, including electric blankets and doonas.

The private veranda looks out to the forest, and includes a gas barbeque. A wide variety of native birds come down to feed on the verandah, making this a great spot for photography enthusiasts.

Guest access

Guests are welcome to explore our extensive rainforest property, including our 750m rainforest track. Turkey's Nest is less than a kilometre from the Maiala section of D'Aguilar National Park, which has a picnic area and a variety of bush walking tracks.

Local area

Mount Glorious is surrounded by D'Aguilar National Park. There are beautiful walking tracks through both rainforest and gum forest. At 620m above sea level, it is cooler than Brisbane in summer, and can get quite cold and misty in winter - a good time to sit in front of the fire with a glass of wine and a good book! A beautiful sculpture garden, in a rainforest setting, is open on Sundays. Day trips in the Brisbane Hinterland take you to Fernvale, Esk, Wivenhoe Dam, Dayboro and Mount Mee.

Mount Glorious village has a cafe and a restaurant for daytime dining. The local restaurant and cafes do not open at night. The nearest evening dining is at Samford, which has a variety of restaurants.

There are no food stores at Mount Glorious. The nearest supermarket and shops are at Samford (20 mins).

White Gum Cottage is a private, secluded cottage on our beautiful 15 acre property, Turkey's Nest, at Mount Glorious. It is a registered wildlife refuge, surrounded by pristine rainforest. Mount Glorious is just 40km from Brisbane CBD. It is a special ...