A heritage-listed rainforest lodge in the Gold Coast hinterland has been destroyed after dangerous conditions prevented firefighters getting close enough to douse the flames.

Binna Burra Lodge in Lamington National Park went up in flames on Sunday morning but it could be days before the devastated owners know the full extent of the damage.

Binna Burra Lodge has been gutted by out of control bushfires. Credit:Seven News

"This fire has continued to show a mind of its own and early this morning it crept into the Binna Burra resort and there has been significant structural loss," Scenic Rim mayor Greg Christensen said.

"The road is significantly compromised with trees coming down, as well with the wind coming up, [it is] a continued corridor of risk, even for the firefighters, who believe it's unsafe to try to get in without the risk of getting trapped.