The US National Geographic magazine listed this SE Queensland icon one of the top 50 eco lodges in the world. Perched a kilometre above sea level, on the western edge of the World Heritage Listed Lamington plateau - a 90-minute drive from the Gold Coast - luxury additions like the canopy suites, mountain-view villas and the Lost World Spa has raised this family-friendly rainforest retreat to a more premium level but don't expect ultra-luxe.