Dine

In-House Dining is Now Open

We’re delighted to launch our in-house dining service—dinner prepared for lodge guests, incorporating and highlighting bush foods as well as native herbs and spices to celebrate local flavours. Add dinner at checkout. 

Coming soon

Maiala Park Lodge is currently planning, preparing and applying for a food licence so that next time you come to stay you have the opportunity to dine in.

The offering will remind you of those wonderful homecooked dinners with your grandma, but with a modern and Australian twist by incorporating and highlighting bush foods as well as native herbs and spices.

If you are interested in being the first to hear when this is available, please sign up to our newsletter.

In the meantime, work with us to partner with local caterers that can tailor meals especially for your event (or there is always the option to BYO).

About Catered Meals

  • Meals setting: Meals are served in the Main Lodge in a home style fashion. Chat to Lucy and Joaben while they plate up your meal, enjoy it at the expansive verandah or cozy up by the fire. Eat by yourselves, or share your meal with other guests. You’re also welcome to take your meal to your room and return the dishes afterwards. 
  • Seasonal menus: Our menu rotates with spring, summer, autumn and winter. Because we source locally and seasonally, menus are published at the start of each season.  
  • Booking in advance: If you are booking before your seasonal menu is launched you can still get excited about the type of meal you might receive. Expect themed nights like Pastabilities, Hearty Bowl Night, and Gather & Graze. View our daily-themed weekly rotation menu below. 
  • Group Bookings: Groups booking the full property (Main House and Cottage) can curate their dining experience by selecting one dish from our dinner menu. To ensure smooth service, the same dish will be served to all guests. Should you wish to add lunch to your stay, please contact us directly to discuss available options.
  • Cancellation policy: Meal bookings can be cancelled 4+ days before your arrival date. Cancellations within four days are charged in full.
  • Dietaries: Please advise us in advance of any dietary requirements. We’ll adjust the menu for the entire group, ensuring a shared, inclusive dining experience.
  • Spring 2026 menu: The menu is now available. Access it below.

Catering and Picnics

When you are staying in such a beautiful location, why not head out and enjoy it! Many of the national park day use areas around the Lodge have BBQs and picnic tables. Why don’t you bring your own picnic food and borrow our picnic and bbq equipment to take with you to enjoy at the Maiala Day Use Area in the National Park or the Camp Mountain Outlook, looking over Brisbane CBD? Just reach out once you get to the lodge and we can provide you with whatever you need.

Other Local Establishments

We have four restaurants and cafes on the mountain. Because they are all demand driven, we recommend calling or checking their Facebook pages to ensure they are open:

These three are also great for meals or brunch, but they are a little further away and closer to Samford. There are also many other cafes and take away businesses in Samford – too many to list here:

Guests are also welcome to come prepared and cook at the lodge. The closest convenience store is in Samford at Drakes. Don’t forget to pick up your supplies on the way through.

Little Tree Bake and Brewhouse