Chenrezig Institute, Eudlo

One of the largest Tibetan Buddhist centres in the West, set in 160 acres of subtropical rainforest in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. It was founded in the 1970s so that Westerners could study Buddhism in their own language, and it's home to a large community of monks and nuns.

Visitors are welcome to wander the grounds, with colourful gompas (meditation halls), prayer wheels and a stupa, and to join the daily guided meditations. There are also one-day workshops, weekend courses and longer retreats for beginners and experienced students, with accommodation from dorms to private rooms. There's a café and a gift and book shop.

Check the monthly programme on the website before you go.