A Masterclass in Hinterland Gastronomy.

Dining at Lillypilly’s is an intimate, indulgent experience — from hot gourmet breakfasts delivered to your cottage door to candlelit dinners enjoyed in complete privacy.

As twilight falls over the Blackall Range, your private cottage transforms into a fine-dining sanctuary. From Wednesday-Saturday Chef Josef curates sophisticated multi-course meals that marry classic European techniques with bold modern Australian flavours. Let your senses ignite!

Whether you're escaping alone for some quiet reflection or sharing a retreat with someone special, each of our five private cottages is a self-contained world designed for you, where exceptional food, total privacy, and the sounds of the hinterland are the only company you need.

Arrive, settle in, eat well, and sleep deeply. Feel something you’d forgotten begin to loosen. That’s the Lillypilly's effect, and you don’t need a long holiday to experience it.

From 22 November 2026, Lillypilly’s Cottages and Cottage in the Woods will host two back-to-back, six-night creative retreats for women in collaboration with Once Were Wild Travel.

This is your invitation to step away from the demands of everyday life - to pause, create, exhale, and enjoy something that is entirely your own. Each intimate retreat brings together artisan-led workshops, rainforest stillness, luxury cottage accommodation, and beautifully paired food and wine — all set in the heart of Maleny.

Hosted by long-time locals Adele and Barbara, it’s a restorative escape designed to inspire creativity, connection, and renewal.

For the full itinerary, workshop details, and bookings, please visit the Once Were Wild Travel website.