Secrets on the Lake
ProHighlights
- Private treetop dining room for 10 to 20 guests, with room hire of $350 for up to three hours
- Open-air deck over Lake Baroon that seats groups of 15 to 80
- Seasonal group lunch menus from $60 per person, plus high tea for showers and birthdays
About Secrets on the Lake
Secrets on the Lake is a rainforest retreat on Narrows Road at Montville, set above Lake Baroon in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Alongside its treehouse stays it runs a café and restaurant open to day visitors, and it takes private functions and weddings. Three spaces are used for group dining. The Hideaway is a private, air-conditioned dining room among the treetops for 10 to 20 guests, with a wraparound veranda, bifold doors, its own bathroom and a screen for music, slideshows or presentations. The Gallery hangs work by local artists and seats 35 to 45 at long tables, and it is yours alone when booked privately. Dining on the Deck is an open-air terrace over the lake for 15 to 80 guests, shared with café diners unless you book the whole deck. Group lunches run Tuesday to Sunday for at least 15 guests, with seasonal two-course menus from $60 per person and three courses from $80. High tea in three styles, from classic to champagne, suits showers and birthdays, and celebration cakes can be ordered ahead. Weddings use lakeside ceremony spots in the gardens, with receptions on the Sunset Deck for up to 80 seated or 90 cocktail-style and the Lakehouse as a wet-weather option. Wedding guests can also stay on site.
Inclusions & amenities
Venue type
Budget
Food & drinks
Features
Facilities
Pricing
The Hideaway can be hired privately for $350 for up to three hours. A deposit of $100 to $350 secures a booking, depending on the event, with pre-orders and final payment due a week before. Public holidays carry a 15% surcharge, and wedding packages are quoted separately.
Food
High tea comes in three versions, including classic and champagne, served at dressed tables. Celebration cakes in chocolate mud, raspberry and white chocolate or black forest are made to order, and the kitchen can cater for gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.
Beverages
Availability
Frequently asked questions
Which spaces suit a private group?
The Hideaway is a private room for 10 to 20 guests. The Gallery seats 35 to 45 and is exclusive to your group when booked privately, and Dining on the Deck takes 15 to 80, shared with café guests unless the whole deck is reserved.
What do group menus cost?
Seasonal group lunch menus are $60 per person for two courses and $80 per person for three, with a minimum of 15 guests. The whole group takes the same package, choosing either an alternate drop of two dishes or individual meal choices. A children's menu is $20 per person.
Is there a room hire fee for The Hideaway?
Yes. The Hideaway can be hired for $350 for up to three hours, with its own wait staff. A deposit of $100 to $350 secures a booking depending on the event, and pre-orders and final payment are due a week beforehand.
Can we bring our own cake?
Yes, with a cakeage fee of $5 per person. Celebration cakes can also be ordered from the kitchen at $65 for 4 to 6 people, $110 for 8 to 12 and $160 for 12 to 18, each with a chocolate birthday plaque and served plated.
Does the venue host weddings?
Yes. Ceremonies can be held on the lakeside Peninsula, the waterfall Deck or in the gardens, and receptions run on the Sunset Deck for up to 80 seated or 90 cocktail-style. Weddings are booked as wedding packages rather than group lunches.
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Candace Samuelsen
2 weeks ago
Wow! We can hardly find the words to express how amazing our Honeymoon was at Secrets On The Lake! 🤩 Quiet, serene, magical, one of a kind, to name a few. We were absolutely taken back by the natural beauty, workmanship…
Sally Watson
2 weeks ago
We had a wonderful stay in the beautiful “Possums” cabin at Secrets on the Lake. We were there for my daughter’s wedding and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue. Our view was so lovely looking out over the la…
R N
a month ago
A wonderfully relaxing escape We recently enjoyed a three-night stay at Secrets on the Lake, staying in one of their beautiful treehouses, and it was a truly relaxing experience. The setting is simply wonderful, surrou…
Chris Street
6 months ago
We revisited Secrets on the Lake after first going there approx. 25 years ago. (We thought it was fantastic back then!) We spoke with George at the door to the dining area who charmed us with his story of 'Secrets' and g…
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