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WELCOME 5 THE LOST WORLD & CHRISTMAS CREEK 34-35 FOOD & WINE 6-11 RATHDOWNEY & MT BARNEY 36-37 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE 12-20 BOONAH, ARATULA, LAKE WHERE TO STAY 21-24 MOOGERAH & LAKE MAROON 38-39 WEDDINGS & SPECIAL EVENTS 25 KALBAR, HARRISVILLE, PEAK EVENTS CALENDAR 26-27 CROSSING & ROADVALE 40-41 MARKETS 27 PUBLIC ART 42 TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN 28-29 WILDLIFE 43 BEECHMONT & CANUNGRA 30-31 ITINERARIES 44-46 BEAUDESERT & KOORALBYN 32-33 VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES 47

VISIT SCENIC RIM Published by On the cover: While the publishers have made all reasonable efforts HINK R THAN YOU T to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this your nextIS CL adventureOSE Scenic Rim Regional Council Looking towards Mt Lindesay from Mt PO Box 25, Beaudesert Q 4285 Barney. Image by Melissa Findley. publication at the time of printing, Scenic Rim Regional Council assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions [email protected] On this page: that may have occured. All copy images, design and artwork words by Alice Gorman Road to O'Reilly's. Local food and wine remain the property of Scenic Rim Regional Council and may design by Emily Pearce at the Bunyip Scenic Rim Resort. not be reproduced in part or in whole, without the written photography by Trevor Worden, permission of Scenic Rim Regional Council. except where noted © Scenic Rim Regional Council 2018

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sydney You’ll love the Scenic The Scenic Rim melbourne is located in South Rim’s relaxed vibe, the East Queensland about 80km, or one hour’s stunning scenery and the drive, from Brisbane and the Gold Coast. abundant fresh produce. VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU | Page 5 Visit These Farms... Eat Local Week isn’t your only opportunity from the PRODUCERS to meet the Scenic Rim’s food and wine Buy Direct producers. Many of them welcome visitors As you drive around the region, you’ll see how easy it year round. is to buy direct from the farmers. The Scenic Rim’s country roads and laneways are dotted with roadside TOWRI SHEEP CHEESE stalls and farm gate shops, offering seasonal Allenview via Beaudesert produce, jams, relishes, plants and flowers. Visit Queensland’s only artisan sheep cheesery MOUNTAIN VIEWS AREN’T THE ONLY THING BEING and sheep farm. Food & Wine You can also stock up on local produce at these outlets. SERVED IN ABUNDANCE IN THE SCENIC RIM SCENIC RIM 4REAL MILK & ROBOTIC DAIRY 1. The Vintage Pickle, Tamborine Mountain Tamrookum via Beaudesert 2. Witches Chase Cheese Factory, Tamborine Mountain FOOD AND WINE MAY AS WELL BE OUR MIDDLE NAMES. See how the cows are milked by robots at this beautiful dairy and home of Scenic Rim 4Real 3. Tamborine Mountain Distillery THE REGION’S RICH VOLCANIC SOIL SUSTAINS Milk. 4. Witches Falls Winery, Tamborine Mountain TOMMERUP’S DAIRY FARM 5. The Green Shed Local Producers Market, Tamborine A FLOURISHING FOOD AND WINE INDUSTRY. Kerry via Beaudesert Mountain 6. The Greener Grocer, Beaudesert Taste life on a real working dairy farm with FRUIT & VEGETABLES the Tommerup family. Stay in a gorgeous farm 7. Rathlogan Olive Grove & The Shed Café, Rathdowney cottage and meet the chooks, pigs, cows and 8. The Lime Caviar Company (order online) The Fassifern Valley, between Boonah and goats. 9. Kooroomba Vineyard & Lavender Farm, via Boonah Kalbar, and Tamborine Mountain are renowned LILLYDALE FARMSTAY 10. Scenic Rim Brewery, Mt Alford via Boonah for their fruit and vegetable crops. Mt Barney via Rathdowney 11. Bunjurgen Estate Vineyard, via Boonah During winter, the fields around Kalbar and Collect the eggs, milk a cow, feed baby animals 12. Visitor Information Centres & try horse riding. Aratula burst with produce – carrots, onions, across the Scenic Rim beans, corn, tomatoes, beetroot, potatoes, olives AYTON FARM Rathdowney and much more. The farm shop is open on the 2nd and 4th Between June and December each year, farms Sundays of each month. Meet farmers Kathy around the Scenic Rim supply most of the and Rod O’Connell and learn how they produce their pastured chicken and eggs. carrots consumed on Australia’s eastern coast. SUMMER LAND CAMEL FARM Tamborine Mountain’s rich red volcanic soil Harrisville is ideal for growing avocados, rhubarb, coffee, Visit Australia’s largest camel dairy, learn about kiwifruit and even dragon fruit. Many native the camels and try camel milk, as well as cheese, Australian trees thrive here too, including gelato and skincare products made from the milk. Open every Sunday. lemon myrtle and finger limes. N I C R I We’ve prepared some delicious itineraries for C E M S you on pages 44 to 46, or you can create your own at visitscenicrim.com.au WEEK e u a a t . l o o m c a l w e e k . c

FEAST ON THE SCENIC RIM EVERY YEAR DURING SCENIC RIM EAT LOCAL WEEK. This sumptuous celebration region’s producers to one of the region’s food, wine and location for a day of eating, producers is held during the drinking, live music, cooking June-July school holidays. demonstrations and fun for the entire family. You can visit farms, take cooking classes and enjoy producer lunches and dinners. Save the dates: The signature event, the Winter 2018: 30 June - 8 July Harvest Festival, brings the 2019: 29 June - 7 July Page 6 | VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU Scenic Rim Distilled THE SCENIC RIM IS HOME TO A BURGEONING BOUTIQUE DRINKS INDUSTRY. LOCAL PRODUCERS ARE PAIRING THEIR SKILL WITH THE NATURAL ASSETS – VOLCANIC SOIL, CLIMATE AND TOPOGRAPHY – TO CREATE EXCITING WINES, CRAFT BEERS, LIQUEURS AND COFFEE.

The Scenic Rim’s top drinks are profiled in Scenic Rim Distilled, a guide by respected Master of Wine, Peter Scudamore-Smith. Download the full directory from our website. Country Pubs Casual dining and cold beer is on tap at the Scenic Rim’s historic country pubs. Settle in to meet the locals Here's a selection of the wineries, breweries and distilleries you can visit in the Scenic Rim: and enjoy the relaxed country charm of our pubs. BOONAH & PEAK CROSSING TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN CANUNGRA

Dugandan Hotel for people doing business Flinders Peak Winery Tamborine Mountain Distillery O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyard Boonah with the sawmill. The So much more than a winery. As This is Australia’s most well as producing their own wines internationally-awarded distillery Situated just outside the town of guesthouse was sold in 1927 The Dugie, as it’s fondly on site, they also make a range of and liquor brand. A family-owned Canungra, call in for lunch, or known by locals, dates and became the Canungra spirits, including gin and vodka, business, producing more than 80 simply visit the cellar door for a back to the 1880s, when it Hotel. It was destroyed by using a Holstein hybrid copper still. products and utilising fruit grown on tasting. Order a picnic and enjoy it the mountain. creekside with a bottle of O’Reilly’s opened as a general store. fire in 1937 and rebuilt in its Kooroomba Vineyard & bubbles. The historic Queenslander present form. Lavender Farm Cedar Creek Estate Sarabah Estate converted into a hotel in Ideally located at Mt Alford, just Offers a complete range of white, The Royal Hotel over an hour from Brisbane and red and fortified wines, as well as Sarabah welcomes visitors each 1913. Recent upgrades have Harrisville 90 minutes from the Gold Coast. stocking a variety of wines from eight weekend. Explore the grounds, retained the building’s Visit the cellar door, restaurant of Queensland’s premier wineries. enjoy the views and try the wines Harrisville’s oldest pub has country charm, while and lavender shop, overlooking two over a relaxed lunch featuring fresh quite a history. It was built Fortitude Brewing adding a large deck and beer hectares of vineyards. local produce. in the mid 1870s but burned A must-see when you visit Tamborine garden. Scenic Rim Brewery Mountain’s Gallery Walk. The down in 1916. It was rebuilt A small family-owned brewery brewery serves a range of boutique St Bernards Hotel in its current form in 1920 located in Mt Alford, just outside beers, brewed on site. Partner with St Bernards Hotel is a and some people believe Boonah. Housed in a gorgeous, food from the bistro, or a platter from historic Queenslander-style shop, the award-winning Witches Chase Tamborine Mountain the building is haunted by you’ll learn plenty about beer and Cheese Company. Royal Hotel, Harrisville;Clockwise: Royal Hotel; Hotel; Dugandan Rim Brewery Dugandan Scenic a mysterious figure who institution, with history brewing from the brewer Mike Witches Falls Winery dating back to 1898. The was seen in the pub late one Webster. Sunday night. Witches Falls prides itself on creating hotel sits on the edge of an Bunjurgen Estate Vineyard wines that you’ll love to drink. Wine ancient volcanic escarpment The Bearded Dragon At Bunjurgen Estate, you’ll be maker, Jon Heslop, produces three and commands views of warmly welcomed by owner David distinctive wine ranges – the Granite A unique gem on the country Tamborine Valley towards McMaugh, who produces a variety Belt, the Wild Ferment and Prophecy. pub circuit, where you’ll of wine styles, including rosé and the Gold Coast. Heritage Estate Wines enjoy good old fashioned chambourcin, verjuice and port, made solely from grapes grown Heritage Estate has been producing Aussie hospitality, generous The Canungra Hotel on the property. Wine tastings award-winning wines for more than The Canungra Hotel started hearty meals and cold are conducted in a relaxed and 27 years. Winner of a 5-star rating beer. The kids will love the informal manner. in James Halliday’s 2016 Australian life as the Bellissima Guest Wine Companion. House, built by the Lahey crocodile & reptile shows Green Lane Coffee Plantation family in 1916 to provide and cane toad racing. Call in for a coffee right where it’s overnight accommodation grown. Take the crop to cup tour and learn how to identify great coffee. Page 8 | VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU | Page 9 SCENIC RIM LOCALS, BRENDA FAWDON AND CHRISTINE SHARP, ARE PASSIONATE CONSUMERS AND ADVOCATES OF REGIONAL PRODUCE. AsFeast you travel through on thethe Scenic Scenic Rim keep an eye Rim out for these delicious local products.

1. 1. Coffee Beans, Green Lane Coffee, 11. Smokey MT Cheese, Witches Chase Brenda, a chef, and Christine, an Brenda, a chef for more than three Tamborine Mountain Cheese Co, Tamborine Mountain 3. 2. Digga's Pale Ale, Scenic Rim Brewery, 12. Gelato, Naughty Little Kids, Peak author and photographer, are the decades, says she enjoys immersing Mount Alford Crossing creative force behind EAT LOCAL – herself in the produce that’s available 3. Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Scenic Rim 13. Olives, Scenic Rim Olives, Roadvale Olives, Roadvale 14. Olives, Rathlogan Grove, Rathdowney Food, Farming & Conversation in the on her doorstep. 2. 4. Wild Ferment Chardonnay, Witches 15. Kalfresh Carrot Bread, Arthur Clives Scenic Rim, a coffee table cookbook Falls Winery, Tamborine Mountain Family Bakery, Boonah, Kalbar, “We love living here in the Scenic 5. Macadamia Nuts, Greenlee Farm, Aratula. commissioned by the Scenic Rim Rim,” she says. Canungra 16. Porter Cheddar, Witches Chase Cheese Regional Council. 6. Raw Honey, Greenlee Farm, Canungra Co, Tamborine Mountain 7. Small Batch Gin, Flinders Peak Winery, 17. Black Ash Triple Cream Brie, Pure “We love the air, the beauty, the The book profiles Scenic Rim farmers Peak Crossing Artisan Cheese, Tamborine Mountain landscape and the food. 8. Pastured Eggs, Ayton Farm, 18. 4 Real Milk, Scenic Rim 4 Real Milk, and producers and features more than Rathdowney Tamrookum 9. Lemon Myrtle Vodka, Tamborine 19. Verjuice, Bunjurgen Estate Vineyard, 60 everyday recipes which draw on “Through this book we wanted to Mountain Distillery, Tamborine Bunjurgen local ingredients. showcase the producers and the food Mountain 20. Camel Persian Feta, Summer Land so readers and visitors can leave with a 10. Organic Honey, Dewars Honey, Camel Farm, Harrisville “We visited vegetable farms, a crayfish Moogerah new-found appreciation for the depth farm at Tarome, the Towri Sheep farm, of produce available here.” cattle property Nindooinbah and many 4. others,” says Christine. The EAT LOCAL book is available 9. 7. online, via independent book shops “The book is a food journey through and from stockists across the Scenic the Scenic Rim. Rim. 5. We hope it engages readers to be curious about the region, to come here and sample the produce.” 6.

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Page 10 | VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU | Page 11 Mt Mitchell Track – Main Range This track starts 800m from the National Park, Cunningham’s Gap information centre. Excellent (10.2km/3hours) views of Morans Falls and Morans Creek Gorge can be seen from This graded walking track to the constructed lookout located the twin peaks of Mt Mitchell before the creek crossing. Layers begins on the southern side of of ancient volcanic lava flows are the highway and passes through also visible. rainforest and open eucalypt forest. It ends on a knife-edge Box Forest Circuit – Lamington ridge above a sheer cliff on the east National Park, Green Mountains side of Mt Mitchell (1168m). Section (10.9km/4hours) Palm Grove Circuit – Tamborine This track leads to Picnic Rock and National Park, Joalah Section Elabana Falls and runs through (2.6km/1hour) rainforest and impressive stands of smooth, pink-barked brush You’ll see palm groves and box. If you intend on walking the rainforest with emergent strangler entire circuit, walk in a clockwise figs on this walk. direction and exit via the falls and Curtis Falls Track – Tamborine Picnic Rock. National Park, Knoll Section Tree Top Walkway – O’Reilly’s (1.1km/30min) Rainforest Retreat (1.5km/30min) An enchanting walk which begins The Booyung Boardwalk, featuring in wet eucalypt forest beneath excellent interpretive signage, towering flooded gums. leads you from O’Reilly’s Retreat Walking in Witches Falls Circuit – Tamborine to the walkway, which is a series National Park, Witches Falls of suspension bridges taking you section (3.1km/1hour) up 16metres into the rainforest canopy. Feeling adventurous? This track zigzags down the Climb ladders to a crows nest the Scenic Rim mountain through an open platform 30m above ground. forest of banksia trees and into ROCK CLIMBING IF THE THOUGHT OF SPENDING A WEEK rainforest with giant strangler Ships Stern Circuit (part of Gold In a region as mountainous as the LAZING BY THE POOL HORRIFIES YOU, DON’T figs. The circuit passes seasonal Coast Hinterland Great Walk) – Scenic Rim, it's only natural that it’s a lagoons which will fill after heavy Lamington National Park, Binna hub for rock climbers. WORRY – THE SCENIC RIM HAS PLENTY TO rain and spring to life with insect Burra Section (21km/8hours) and frog species. The waterfall A challenging walk which The local guides are a valuable source KEEP YOU ACTIVE. only flows after recent rain and descends into Kurraragin Valley is best viewed from a lookout of information on the best Scenic Rim where you’ll see Pigabeen palms, platform accessed via a 200m climbs. large red cedar and majestic detour from the main circuit. flooded gums. The Ship’s Stern A popular destination is Frog Buttress One of the best ways to explore the Mt Edwards Summit – Moogerah Caves Circuit – Lamington range is formed of rhyolite. The on the north-west side of Mt French Scenic Rim is on foot. The Scenic Peak National Park, Mt Edwards National Park, Binna Burra rainforest gives way to eucalypt in the Moogerah Peaks National Park. Rim is home to six National Parks section (6km/3.5hours) Section (5km/1.5hours) forest with a dense understorey of spring-blooming wildflowers. It’s formed by rhyolite columns and and really does have a walk to suit This walk starts near the dam wall, is This track provides excellent Natural History best suited for experienced walkers there are about 400 documented Our natural history dates most abilities. views into the Coomera Valley Scenic Rim Trail by Spicers and requires a reasonable fitness and passes a large red cedar and – Mt Mitchell to Spicer’s Peak routes. Keen climbers say it offers From sedate, well-marked back more than 26 million level. Be careful – sheer cliffs and other rainforest trees. You’ll see a Lodge (34.5km/across four days, some of Queensland’s best crack tracks to challenging mountain slippery rocks. years to a time when the large stand of hoop pine along the accommodation included). The climbing. region was a volcanic scrambles, you’ll find it all here. Rainforest Circuit & Mt Cordeaux Darlington Range. View cave from walk follows paths along ridges, Track – Main Range National Park, safe distance, due to risk of rock escarpments, through forest. hotspot. The volcanic Lower Portals Track – Mt Barney Cunningham’s Gap (Rainforest falls. Accommodation and meals are National Park (7.4km/3hours) provided by the Spicer’s Group. activity led to the creation Circuit 1.6km/30min; Mt Cordeaux Morans Falls – Lamington of the spectacular mountain The Lower Portals features a Track 6.8km/2.5hours) National Park, Green Mountains beautiful pool along a gorge on range and has enabled the The Rainforest Circuit passes the Section (4.6km/1.5hours) Mount Barney Creek. Walk has Allan Cunningham monument and is region’s lush flora and fauna moderate to steep gradients. the beginning of an extensive track to flourish. Rich basalt soil Walking information is available on the Visit Scenic Rim website, Mee-bor-rum Circuit – Moogerah system on the northern side of the the Queensland National Parks website, from Scenic Rim tour Gap. If you’re after a harder walk, and a temperate climate have Peaks National Park, Mt French operators and at the region’s Visitor Information Centres. provided fertile ground for section (720m/15min) continue along the Mt Cordeaux Track for spectacular views back to Local companies Horizon Guides, interNATIONAL Park Tours, This circuit track passes through Mount Barney East Peak Sunset by Lachlan Gardiner; O’Reilly’s tree Barney top Park National Mount walk; BarneyClockwise: Mount East Sunset Peak by Lachlan Gardiner; O’Reilly’s rainforest to prosper. Brisbane. Gorgeous in spring and Mt Barney Lodge, Binna Burra Lodge and O'Reilly's Rainforest heathland and features the East Cliff early summer when the giant spear Lookout with views of Tamborine, Retreat lead regular guided walks along some of the Scenic Rim’s lilies are in flower. Lamington and Mount Barney. most spectacular trails. Page 12 | VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU | Page 13 National Parks Queensland’s first National Park was declared at Tamborine Mountain in 1908 and the Scenic Rim now boasts six National Parks. In 1994 the UNESCO World Heritage Committee declared the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area over rainforest in the Lamington, Springbrook, Mt Barney and Main Range National Parks.

LAMINGTON NATIONAL PARK MOOGERAH PEAKS NATIONAL PARK

Lush rainforests, ancient trees, spectacular views, These volcanic peaks are significant refuge for rare extensive walking tracks, exceptional ecological and vulnerable wildlife. You’ll find rugged, relatively importance and natural beauty make this undeveloped countryside that's popular with Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage bushwalkers and climbers. This park contains two of Area ‘a must’ while you’re in the Scenic Rim. the Scenic Rim’s most accessible mountains, Mount Edwards and Mt French. There are two sections - the Binna Burra section and the Green Mountains (O'Reilly's) section. Close to: Boonah, Kalbar, Lake Moogerah, Mt Alford and Aratula Close to: Canungra, Binna Burra, Beechmont and the Lost World MOUNT CHINGHEE NATIONAL PARK TAMBORINE NATIONAL PARK This 1260ha national park was gazetted in 2004 to conserve the remnant rainforest habitat for plants This is Queensland’s oldest national park, declared and animals on the mountain. The national park was in 1908. You’ll enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean and included in the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia the Gold Coast skyline in the east and the greater World Heritage Area and conserves habitat for Scenic Rim in the west. priority taxa, including the endangered eastern The park features four distinct sections – The Knoll bristlebird and the vulnerable black-breasted button section, Witches Falls section, Cedar Creek section quail. The park is managed to conserve its high and Palm Grove section. biodiversity values and provides a scenic location for Close to: Tamborine Mountain, Canungra and the low impact outdoor recreation. Gold Coast MT BARNEY NATIONAL PARK Waterfalls Rugged mountain peaks rise above the surrounding landscape in this wild, beautiful Gondwana Spectacular waterfalls are on tap in the Scenic Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area. This Rim. Here’s a few you should visit: park is popular with bushwalkers and is home to Curtis Falls: You’ve probably seen the photographs of many rare animals, plant species and communities. Curtis Falls online and in tourism brochures. The falls Some of the Scenic Rim’s greatest walking challenges – and most pristine bushland - are found in this are fed by Cedar Creek and run all year. The walking track park. ends at a viewing platform overlooking a large rock pool with views of the falls and of the basalt rock face. Close to: Mt Barney, Rathdowney and Beaudesert Lamington National Park waterfalls: Both the Green MAIN RANGE NATIONAL PARK Mountain and Binna Burra sections of the Lamington National Park are a waterfall chaser’s dream come Impressive mountain peaks, escarpments and true. Some of southern Queensland’s more spectacular ridges offer breathtaking views in this Gondwana waterfalls can be found here. These include Elabana Falls, Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area. It’s a home for rare and endangered wildlife and a Yarrabilgong Falls, Coomera Falls and Morans Falls. very popular destination for bushwalking. Enjoy Cameron Falls is located on the Sandy Creek Circuit incredible views over the Fassifern Valley as far as within the Knoll Section of the Tamborine National Park. Brisbane, and see evidence of pioneer travel routes The walking track follows the creek and the falls can be over the Great Dividing Range. heard in the distance. A branch track to Cameron Falls Close to: Aratula, Kalbar and Boonah Lookout enables you to drink in the natural beauty of the waterfalls.

Page 14 | VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU Top section of Elabana Falls, Lamington National Park VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU | Page 15 The Aboriginal heritage of the Scenic Rim stretches back to the beginning of time when ancestral spirits created the landscape and all living things. Aboriginal ancestors handed down laws and practices that taught people how to live with, and care for, the land. We would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the Scenic Rim, and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and future of the Mununjali, Ugarapul and Wangerriburra communities, and Yugambeh language group. Through their commitment they have kept alive the memories and traditions of their ancestors to pass them on to the children of tomorrow.

LAKE MAROON

Lake Maroon is situated on On the Water Burnett Creek and is a popular The Scenic Rim is home to three destination for recreation, lakes, all of them popular places particularly power boating, water for recreation, boating, water skiing and fishing. skiing, fishing and rowing. Lake Maroon is said to offer some As you travel around the Scenic of south east Queensland’s best Rim, you’ll find plenty of bass fishing. spectacular spots to stop beside our creeks and rivers. Pack a Camping and self-contained picnic, bring your book, take a accommodation is available dip. Don't forget your fishing nearby, as well as outdoor permit. education facilities.

LAKE MOOGERAH LAKE WYARALONG

Lake Moogerah is located close to This is the Scenic Rim’s newest Boonah, Kalbar and Aratula. lake and is located north-west of Beaudesert on the Teviot Brook, It’s on Reynolds Creek and nestled at the base of Mt Joyce. supplies irrigation water to landholders along Reynolds and Lake Wyaralong is closed to Warrill Creeks. powered craft and is the most sedate and peaceful of the region’s At peak times Lake Moogerah is three lakes. a hub of activity, as the ski boats and jet skis descend. The lake stretches about 26km along Teviot Brook, in the Camping is available on the banks Logan River catchment, and of the lake and there is also a is surrounded by an extensive good selection of cabins and self- As you make your way through the There are too many to list here, but some network of walking, biking and Mountains contained houses nearby. Scenic Rim you’ll notice the landscape is of the most popular – and accessible horse riding trails. dominated by mountains. – include Mt French, Mt Maroon, Mt Fishing is also popular here, Lake Wyaralong features an Cordeaux, Mt Edwards, Mt Barney, although permits are required. Adventurer and tourism pioneer, Arthur Olympic standard rowing Tamborine Mountain and the Lamington Groom, famously described the region as A number of picnic facilities and course that is home to Rowing Plateau, which is home to both O’Reilly’s being ‘one mountain after another’. play equipment can be found at Queensland and hosts regular Rainforest Retreat and the Binna Burra locations around the lake. regattas. Visitors often ask, ‘What mountain is that?’ Mountain Lodge.

Page 16 | VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU Top to bottom: camping at Lake Moogerah; paddling at Lake Maroon; sunset at Lake Moogerah VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU | Page 17 Gummies Farm Tour & Horse riding Resort at Canungra has been welcoming visitors for many years. At Tamborine Mountain try Tamborine Mountain Trail Rides, or Thunderbird Park, where horse riding is one of many activities you Swimming Holes Horse riding can try. ALONG THE LOCAL RIVERS AND Saddle up and see the Scenic Rim on horseback. STREAMS YOU WILL FIND SOME The region is home to some industry-leading Another great place to go for a relaxing trail ride equestrian facilities. on horseback is Cedar Glen Farmstay, where BEAUTIFUL SWIMMING HOLES THAT guests can take a ride through the foothills of the ARE PERFECT FOR COOLING DOWN If you have your own horse you’ll find trails open Lost World. ON HOT DAYS. to horses and riders right around the region, offering the chance to ride away from towns and The Scenic Rim is also home to some exceptional roads. riders. Regular polo events are held at Elysian Try these scenic swimming spots Fields, just outside Canungra. Explore the 40km of multi-use trails that pass THE GORGE along the Lake Wyaralong shoreline and up onto Nearby, Aquis Farm is spread over 447ha and is purpose-built for race horses. The Aquis Cool down in this shady 200m swimming hole, the Mt Joyce Ridgeline. The Western Trailhead team breed race horses and offer pre-training, located about 2.5km downstream from the Lake is the hub for horse riders, providing drop-off points and holding yards. spelling, agistment and sales preparation. Moogerah spillway. Access via Gorge Road. Check out Stay at Kirro in the Lost World, where At Kalbar in the Scenic Rim’s west, champion FLANAGAN RESERVE you can stay with your own horses and enjoy riders Ross Smith, Matt Gaske and Hayley Morris The upper Logan River flows into this swimming riding around this working cattle property. have their training facility at Rangeview Farm. They train and sell leading thoroughbreds and hole just outside Rathdowney. Dogs are allowed and No horse? No problem. BURGESS PARK European Warmbloods for eventing and show there’s a campground nearby. Book in for a trail ride at one of these spots: jumping. This park on Christmas Creek is perfect for LOWER PORTALS swimming. It’s about 20km from Beaudesert and These beautiful, deep rock pools and small waterfalls a giant old Moreton Bay Fig provides cool shelter are accessed along a 7.4km return walk in the Mt during summer. Toilets, BBQ and picnic tables Barney National Park. A stunning reward at the end nearby. of a lovely walk. YELLOWPINCH MT BARNEY You’ll love this peaceful swimming hole, located in the Mt Barney National Park. It’s just a short walk from the carpark. There’s a rope swing and gentle rapids flow into the swimming hole.

DARLINGTON PARK A popular camping ground, caravan park and park on the Albert River in the Lost World. Perfect for a picnic, lazy weekend and cool dips in the swimming holes.

SHARP PARK This is a lovely camping and caravanning spot on the Canungra Creek. Great for swimming and lazing on the creek banks. Pack a picnic.

YARRAMALONG RECREATION CENTRE This privately-run recreation centre is accessed via Lake Moogerah Rd and Reynolds Creek flows year round. Float with the gentle creek current, or try your luck in the nearby fishing hole.

BIGRIGGEN PARK You won’t want to leave this park – there’s something

Top to bottom: Lower Portals.; Darlington to bottom: Lower Park Portals.; Top for everyone. Pack your camping gear, the kids bikes and your rubber tubs and cool down in the tranquil waters of Burnett Creek. Page 18 | VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU | Page 19 CAMPING,Where GLAMPING, to LODGES Sta� AND RETREATS. THERE’S ACCOMMODATION FOR EVERYONE IN THE SCENIC RIM.

CAMPING & GLAMPING Campers and caravanners They’ve been voted among are catered for throughout Australia’s best and ensure

Hot air ballooning, image by Brent Randall by Brent image Randall air ballooning, Hot the region all year. Pitch your you’ll have a holiday to QLD MOTO PARK tent at one of the Scenic Rim’s remember. It’s camping, but lakes, park your van at a local not as you know it. Check out offer visitors an unforgettable The QLD Moto Park, located near IN THE AIR caravan park or find a cool spot Nightfall Camp, Tucker’s Scenic Rim flying experience. The Wyaralong, features trails and near a local creek. Retreat, Spicer’s Canopy and Your adventure doesn’t have to patchwork of paddocks and green facilities for motocross, freestyle Ketchup’s Bank Eco Tents. stay on the ground. Take to the hills will seem tiny from up high motorcycling, pee wees and quads. As well as powered van sites, skies and catch a truly unique in the sky. Day to day operations are run by some of the region’s dams Camping is allowed in some perspective of this mountainous Tamborine Mountain is Motorcycling Queensland. As well region. also offer basic cabin and of the Scenic Rim’s National the domain of hang gliders. as riding tracks and trails, the dormitory accommodation. Parks. Go to the Queensland Enjoy a peaceful, scenic early Enthusiasts say it’s the purest park features unpowered camping morning flight in a hot air balloon National Parks website for form of free flight, offering you facilities and an amenities block. If you prefer the comforts of full details. with Hot Air Balloon Scenic the chance to soar like an eagle home, you’ll love the Scenic Rim. They leave from Canungra Coaching is available from some of without the noise of engines or Rim’s glamping experiences. and Beaudesert most weeks and the constrictions of a cockpit. Australia’s leading riders. float high over the central Scenic Introductory tandem flights are Rim. Finish your flight with a offered from Tamborine Mountain champagne breakfast at a local and Rosins Lookout at Beechmont. winery. This is an exhilarating experience The Boonah Airfield is a base for you won’t forget. gliders and light aircraft, which

stunning rides, with plenty of ON YOUR BIKE hill challenges. Road bikes, mountain bikes The Scenic Rim is a and motorbikes – if you’re favourite with recreational on two wheels you’ll love the motorcyclists, who enjoy Scenic Rim. the spectacular scenery and Mountain bikers are well country roads. catered for in the bushland Most weekends you’ll find the around Lake Wyaralong. The carparks of the local cafés, park features about 25km of pubs and restaurants filled International Mountain Bike with two-wheeled explorers. Association (IMBA) standard single tracks, ranging from basic Green trails through to Double Black Diamond- level trails (only open during events). The roads throughout the Scenic Rim offer cyclists some

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Mountain Lodges

Romantic escapes are in our DNA – we’re made for romance. You’ll fall in love with our stunning views, open fires, cosy cabins, gorgeous B&Bs and luxurious mountain lodges. Two of the most popular lodges are O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat and Binna Burra Mountain Lodge.

Both have a rich history in the region and are Spicer’s Peak Lodge is a popular couple’s retreat. located on the Lamington Plateau, within the It’s Australia’s highest non-alpine lodge and is Lamington National Park, offering guests easy made for romance and relaxation. Think open access to the natural wonderland hidden in the fires, mountain views and incredible food and park. wine. Mt Barney Lodge is another unique property, Reignite your romance at these Scenic Rim offering visitors a remote and relaxing place retreats - Pether’s Rainforest Retreat, The for romance and rest & relaxation. Escarpment, Witches Falls Cottages, The Bunyip Check into a sprawling Queenslander and Scenic Rim Resort, Worendo Cottages and Scenic reconnect by the open fire. Rim View Cottages.

Bed & Breakfasts For a unique and intimate romantic escape check into a cosy Scenic Rim bed & breakfast retreat. Your host will share local knowledge about where to eat, drink and what to see and do while you’re in the region. Favourites include Avocado Sunset B&B, Barney Creek Vineyard Cottages, Tamborine Mountain B&B, Wiss House, The Old Church, Wallaby Ridge Retreat, Villa della Rosa, Cayambe View B&B and the Old Saint John’s Church on Beechmont. Top to bottom: Binna Burra Lodge; Lodge Peak Spicers Top

Clockwise from top: O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat Villa; Albert River Wines; Page 22 | VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU Barney Creek Vineyard Cottages, image by Tourism and Events Queensland VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU | Page 23 Farm Stays

If you want an authentic rural experience, you can’t go past our farm stays. Meet some of the region’s multi-generational farming families and see how they Weddings & Special Events produce the food, milk and cheese you love to eat. Weddings, parties, anything. Chapel, Kooroomba Vineyard A farm stay holiday is serious fun for the whole family. If you’re planning a wedding, & Restaurant, Flinders Peak Get up early to see the cows being milked, help feed the chooks and saddle up a horse and go for a ride. staff retreat, conference, or a Winery, Cedar Creek Estate, family celebration the Scenic Albert River Wines, Tea & Try Tommerup’s Dairy Farm & Farmstay, Lillydale BRING YOUR PET Rim has a venue to suit events Farmstay, Cedar Glen Farmstay, Greenlee Farm & Niceties, Pethers Rainforest Cottages and The Grove B&B on the Scenic Rim Olive We know that a holiday isn’t a holiday of all shapes and sizes. Retreat, Cedar Creek Lodges, without the whole family and that’s why Canungra Valley Vineyards, farm. Stay at Kirro in the Lost World is situated on a The picturesque region is large cattle property. the Scenic Rim offers plenty of options Tamborine Gardens Wedding for holidaying with your four-legged emerging as the darling of Resort. friends. south-east Queensland brides The Scenic Rim caters to visitors of all and grooms, who have fallen Searching for a conference demographics – even your furry friends. in love with the region’s space with a difference? Have The region features many family- gorgeous, unique wedding a look at O’Reilly’s Rainforest friendly and pet-friendly destinations venues. Retreat, Binna Burra and accommodation options. Mountain Lodge, Mt Barney Check out these wedding Lodge and the Ramada venues. The White Chapel Resort Kooralbyn Valley. & Black Hall, The Vue Restaurant & Wedding

Family Escapes

The Scenic Rim has in our dams and visit holidays, some of the emerged as a popular our local farms. Scenic Rim’s mountain destination for lodges also offer Make a fire and toast families keen to flee extensive outdoor marshmallows, go the confines of the activity programs, sure bushwalking, take a city and give their to keep your children glider flight, paddle a kids a unique, rural busy. The kids will kayak, or just sit back experience. Your love Binna Burra and enjoy the space, children will love the Mountain Lodge, Mt the stars and the freedom and sense of Barney Lodge and silence. space as they explore O’Reilly’s Rainforest our bushland, splash During the school Retreat.

Clockwise from top: Mt Maroon wedding image by Francis Breslin; Page 24 | VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU Clockwise from top: Worendo Cottage; Tommerup’s Dairy Farm; Mt Barney Lodge; Lillydale Farmstay White Chapel Kalbar; Binna Burra Mountain Lodge VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU | Page 25 MarketsBEAUDESERT MARKET FEST 1st Saturday of each month / 7 am – 12 pm Dick Westerman Park Enterprise Drive, Beaudesert BEECHMONT MARKETS 3rd Sunday of each month / 8 am – 12 pm Beechmont Community Centre Beechmont & Binna Burra Roads, Beechmont BOONAH COUNTRY MARKETS 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month / 7 am – 12 pm JUNE Springleigh Park,Coronation Drive, Boonah EVENTS CANUNGRA VALLEY MARKETS Boonah Show Last Sunday of each month (except January) CALENDAR Kalbar Show 8 am – 12 pm Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular - Boonah Canungra School of Arts, Canungra THE SCENIC RIM IS HOME TO A VARIETY Beaudesert Cup Race Day KOORALBYN RSL MARKETS Scenic Rim Eat Local Week OF ANNUAL EVENTS, STAGED IN THE MOST 2nd Sunday of each month / 7 am – 12 pm SPECTACULAR OF SETTINGS. OUR EVENTS Billabong Park, Kooralbyn JULY ARE UNIQUE AND BROAD IN THEIR APPEAL. TAMBORINE CRAFT & COLLECTIBLES MARKET THEY’RE SURE TO SATISFY YOUR LOVE FOR Winter Harvest Festival - Aratula 3rd Sunday of each month / 9 am – 2 pm FOOD & WINE, NATURE, ARTS & CULTURE, OR The Shepherd's Walk - Christmas Creek Bearded Dragon Hotel ADVENTURE. Tamborine Mountain Road, Tamborine AUGUST TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN COUNTRY MARKETS 2nd Sunday of each month / 6 am – 2 pm JANUARY Canungra Show Tamborine Mountain Showgrounds Lamington ECO Challenge - O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat Main Western Road, Tamborine Mountain Beaudesert Australia Day Races TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN LOCAL QLD State Championship Rowing Regatta - Lake Wyaralong SEPTEMBER PRODUCERS MARKET Every Sunday / 7am – 12 pm Ritchie's IGA Boonah Arts Festival FEBRUARY Held in the Green Shed Beaudesert Show Tamborine Mountain Showgrounds Earth Frequency Festival - Peak Crossing Springtime on the Mountain - Tamborine Mountain Main Western Road, Tamborine Mountain Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN SCHOOL MARKETS MARCH Last Sunday of each month / 8 am – 2 pm OCTOBER Moogerah Passion Play - Lake Moogerah Held in car park accross from School Long Road, North Tamborine Tamborine Mountain Show Kalbar Country Day CMC Rocks QLD - Willowbank Turn Canungra Pink TAMBORINE VILLAGE MARKETS 1st Sunday of each month / 7 am – 12 pm APRIL NOVEMBER Tamborine Memorial Hall Tamborine-Waterford Road, Tamborine Village Beaudesert Anzac Day Races O'Reilly's Annual Bird Week Spartan Race - Peak Crossing DECEMBER Clockwise: Scarecrow Festival; Eat Local Week; Clydesdale Spectacular; Winter Harvest Festival Spectacular; Clydesdale Harvest Eat Festival LocalClockwise: Scarecrow Winter Week; Festival; MAY Christmas Carols & Markets across the Scenic Rim Studios of the Scenic Rim The Stinson Walk - O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat Bunjurgen Estate Medieval Festival - Boonah SEE THE FULL EVENTS CALENDAR AT WWW.VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU/EVENTS Page 26 | VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU | Page 27 TAMBORINE Jon Heslop MOUNTAIN Jon Heslop is passionate about wine – growing it, making it, drinking it and THINGS TO DO matching it with food. • The Tamborine Mountain National Park, But most of all he is passionate with its waterfalls, rainforest, walking tracks about sharing his handcrafted and spectacular views, can keep visitors Witches Falls Wines with busy for days. The Witches Falls section was people who share his love for Queensland’s first declared National Park. Most fabulous wine. of the walking tracks in the six sections of the park are short and can be finished within a few Jon creates wine at the hours. Tamborine Mountain winery • The spectacular elevated Tamborine Rainforest he runs with wife Kim WHEN YOU’RE ON TAMBORINE (pictured). MOUNTAIN IT FEELS LIKE YOU ARE ON Skywalk puts you up in the canopy with the wildlife. It’s one of the best and easiest ways to TOP OF THE WORLD. THIS VOLCANIC Witches Falls Winery’s immerse yourself in the lush surrounds. The intimate cellar door is the PEAK SITS ON A LEVEL PLATEAU walk gradually descends to the lower canopy perfect space to enjoy a wine and follows rock pools, a butterfly lookout and ABOUT 550-METRES ABOVE SEA LEVEL tasting experience. sheltered rest areas until it reaches the amazing AND ENJOYS 360 DEGREE VIEWS. cantilever. This 40m-long structure soars 30m above the valley and provides spectacular views. To the east, you’ll see the distant Surfers Paradise high- • Visit the popular Gallery Walk at Eagle rise skyline, the Pacific Ocean, and the dense mass of the Heights. The mountain’s tourist hub is a strip of Gold Coast, a city that seems a world away, but is only a intriguing shops, restaurants, cafés, wineries 20-minute drive. To the west is that incredible mountain and art galleries. range – the Scenic Rim. • Wander through the Tamborine Mountain Narrow country roads meander across the mountain, Botanic Gardens, where tropical meets delivering visitors to villages and boutique wineries, temperate. Covering 11ha, the gardens consist cosy B&Bs, historic pubs, eclectic gift shops, beautiful of exotic species, rainforest, flowering cherries, art galleries and the mountain’s incredible natural rhododendrons, magnolias, camellias and attractions. maples. Themed areas include the Japanese garden, rose garden, bromeliad garden, While you’re on the mountain buy some locally-grown wisteria-covered pergolas, perennial cottage organic veggies, a bunch of native flowers, coffee and cake garden and a lake. or some local art. • Call into the Tamborine Mountain Distillery Tamborine Treetop Challenge for liqueurs and laughs; or take a crop to cup tour at Green Lane Coffee Plantation. The Taylor family takes adventure tourism to new heights at their popular Tamborine Mountain Treetop Challenge.

It’s a family affair, involving a thrillseeker to enjoy a day at brothers David and Stephen the Treetop Challenge. Taylor and their parents Max Set on three-hectares of and Julie. natural bushland, the facility They first had the idea while features more than 100 on an overseas zipline holiday challenges across six courses – adventure. designed to suit children right through to dare devils. David says you don’t have to be Clockwise: Curtis Falls; Witches Falls Winery; Shopping Winery; Falls Witches Clockwise: Curtis Falls;

Page 28 | VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU | Page 29 Shane O'Reilly Shane O’Reilly enjoyed an idyllic childhood on CanungraWHAT CANUNGRA LACKS IN SIZE, the Lamington Plateau, living on a property that’s IT MAKES UP FOR IN ENERGY, been in his family for more than 100 years. ACTIVITY AND HISTORY. Today he offers busy families the chance This village settlement evolved in the 1880s, when to share the back-to-nature experience he the Lahey family established the Lahey Bros thrived on at the O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat. Sawmill. Escape the hustle of your busy life, slow down, Canungra is a busy weekend destination for switch off and reconnect at this mountain motorcyclists, car clubs, day trippers and retreat, set in the World Heritage Lamington bushwalkers. It’s the gateway to the Lamington National Park. National Park and O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat. Canungra is a hub for exciting activities like hang BEECHMONT gliding and hot air ballooning, but it also offers visitors a smorgasbord of unique food and wine THE COUNTRY ROAD FROM experiences. CANUNGRA TO BEECHMONT MEANDERS UP THE THINGS TO DO MOUNTAINSIDE TO DELIVER YOU • Check out the historic Lahey Tramway Tunnel, TO THE LUSH, GREEN PASTURES just outside the main township. The tunnel was cut through sandstone and used to carry timber from OF THIS HILLTOP OASIS. the hills to town. Visitors will gain an insight into Beechmont is home to a close-knit creative the challenges early timber cutters faced bringing community who take their lead from past their loads down the mountain. generations. Neighbours help neighbours, self- • Visit the award-winning O’Reilly’s Canungra sufficiency is celebrated, nature is protected and Valley Vineyard for lunch, a drink, or a picnic by respected. the creek. • Sample local honey and macadamias at the LAMINGTON NATIONAL PARK Visitor Information Centre and tap into the local & BINNA BURRA MOUNTAIN LODGE knowledge of the volunteers. Binna Burra Mountain Lodge, at 800-metres above • Enjoy a cold beer and counter lunch at the family- sea level, was established in the 1930s by author and friendly Canungra Hotel. adventurer Arthur Groom and his business partner, • Browse the eclectic mix of shops in the Canungra engineer Romeo Lahey. village. These amazing men shared a passion for the • Stock up on fresh, organic produce and roses at the Lisa Groom environment and believed Binna Burra’s natural local farm gate stalls. beauty had to be protected for future generations to Arthur Groom’s vision and hard work helped establish the enjoy. Binna Burra Mountain Lodge in the Lamington National The efforts led to the declaration of the Lamington Park, but it also laid the foundations for what has become National Park and protected the pristine environment in its natural form. Relatives of Groom a family industry – nature tourism. and Lahey remain involved in the lodge today. Arthur’s granddaughter, PARKtours, a tour business Lush rainforests, ancient trees, spectacular views, Lisa, spent her early years started by her parents. She extensive walking tracks and exceptional ecological living in Groom’s Cottage, leads international walking importance make this Gondwana Rainforests of which still sits on the Binna and adventure tours and Australia World Heritage area an outstanding place Burra site. introduces visitors to the to visit for walking, camping, bird watching and Now she owns and secrets of her home region, relaxing. manages interNATIONAL the Scenic Rim. O'Reilly's Canungra Valley Vineyard Page 30 | VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU | Page 31 BEAUDESERT Carolyn & KOORALBYN Davidson

Carolyn’s sheep cheese adventure started with an Beaudesert’s vibrant business centre is home to an art gallery, cultural centre and great cafés, empty shed on her husband’s country pubs and clubs. turf farm. She decided to The town of Kooralbyn is a 25-minute drive transform it into an artisan from Beaudesert and is home to the Kooralbyn boutique sheep dairy and International School, whose alumni include athlete Cathy Freeman and golfers Adam Scott cheese making facility. and Jason Day. Australia’s first integrated golf Hobby soon turned into business resort, the Ramada Resort Kooralbyn Valley, has BEAUDESERT IS A VIBRANT BUSINESS and now Carolyn has a herd undergone significant renovations and offers a CENTRE, HOME TO MORE THAN 5000 of 350 Awassi, East Friesian unique rural and eco experience, with a number and Assaf sheep. Her Towri PEOPLE AND GROWING EVERY DAY. of activities from the sky to the water. Relax by Sheep Cheese is on the menu at NEW RESIDENTS ARE ATTRACTED the pool or stay active clay pigeon shooting, horse many of Queensland’s leading BY THE CONVENIENCE AND EASY trail riding, kayaking and playing golf. restaurants. LIFESTYLE THAT’S AFFORDED BY THIS GO-AHEAD RURAL TOWN. THINGS TO DO • Visit the Robotic Dairy and home of Scenic Rim Beaudesert was built on the back of rural production 4Real Milk. and remains a hub for successful dairy, beef, poultry, • Gather your friends for a country race meet at horticulture and cropping businesses. The fertile soil the Beaudesert Race Club. and abundant water sustain agricultural operations of all • Learn to make cheese at the Towri Sheep Farm. shapes and sizes. • Step back in time at the Beaudesert Historical A new generation of residents are moving to Beaudesert, Museum. attracted by the benefits of rural living. New subdivisions • Cool down at the Beaudesert Pool. are being developed, offering larger land parcels, more • Call into the Beaudesert Community Arts & affordable housing and a relaxed lifestyle, within a close- Information Centre for friendly advice on the knit, friendly community. region’s must-do attractions. While you’re there Farmer Greg Dennis stock up on local art, craft and homemade jams and chutneys. Rather than sign up to unsustainable milk contracts, Greg • Browse the latest exhibition at The Centre Dennis and his family invested in their own on-farm milk regional art gallery.

Clockwise: Hot air ballooning, image by Brent Randall; Lunch at the Valley Kitchen, image by Heather Wehl at the Valley Lunch image by Brent Randall; air ballooning, Clockwise: Hot processing factory. • Catch the latest live show at The Centre. • Head out of town about 25-minutes to Their dairy herd is milked shares the story of how they Kooralbyn, home of the newly-refurbished by innovative Dutch are doing things differently Ramada Resort Kooralbyn Valley. It has a milking robots and the milk in a bid to remain viable on championship golf course and many other travels only metres to the their Tamrookum farm. exciting facilities. factory where it is bottled Greg says sharing their and sold as Scenic Rim • Drop into The Valley Kitchen Kooralbyn for a farming story with 4Real Milk. great meal. consumers has been vital • Take a scenic country drive south to Kerry. The family welcomes to the success of their own- Have a picnic and cool down in the creek at visitors year round and branded milk. Darlington Park.

Page 32 | VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU | Page 33 THINGS TO DO • Visit the seasonal Darlington Community Markets and try the local food, talk to local artists and craftspeople and shop the array of unique offerings. • Follow the Lost World Tourist Drive which incorporates the Kerry Valley and its rich farming and dairy heritage, the lush green pastures of the Lost World and the rugged Lamington Gorge, where Christmas Creek flows from mountain springs deep in the wilderness end of Lamington THE LOST National Park. The Overells • Enjoy a relaxed, back-to-nature experience in WORLD & Christmas Creek. Nathan Overell runs the • Book into one of the luxury, five-star safari tents family’s scenic Worendo at the Nightfall Camp, it’s been rated among CHRISTMAS Australia’s leading glamping experiences. Cottages and Wild Lime • Take a cooking class in the unique and stunning Cooking School business in the CREEK surrounds of the Worendo Cottages and Wild Lost World. AS FAR AS NAMES GO, THIS Lime Cooking School. Amazing views and incredible local food are served in abundance. Building on the foundations set by ONE’S VERY ACCURATE. THIS • Visit the Tommerup’s Dairy Farm and learn how his parents, Nathan has established SPECTACULAR LOST WORLD IS these sixth-generation farmers run their business. this gorgeous retreat as a place ONLY A SHORT DRIVE SOUTH OF Meet the resident menagerie of cows, pigs, for relaxing, reconnecting and BEAUDESERT, BUT FEELS LIKE chickens and goats and stock up on farm-fresh celebrating fresh, local food. produce at the farm larder. Scenic Rim chef Kate Raymont leads IT’S A WORLD AWAY. • BYO horses and head for Stay at Kirro. It’s a the cooking classes, weaving Scenic renovated Queenslander set on a beautiful cattle Overlooked by the dramatic Razorback Mountain Rim ingredients into international property in the Kerry Valley. There are facilities and Lamington Plateau, the valleys of the Lost for horses and plenty of amazing trails to explore. cuisine. World are a mix of mystical tangled forests, lush green pastures, wild rivers, pristine rock pools and • Book into a local farm stay, cottage or cabin For Nathan, the Lost World was off-the-track surprises. and enjoy the tranquillity and peace. Check out the setting of many childhood Cedar Glen Farmstay, Eighteen Mile Cottage adventures in the Lamington There are no crowds, theme parks, shops or and Homestead, Cave Rock Cottages, Worendo National Park. restaurants. Instead you’ll find quiet secluded spaces Cottages, Christmas Creek Cabins, Mana Carroo, to relax in nature, to let children run free and to walk Beaumont High Country Homestead and Wongari Now he shares his stunning alone in untamed Australian rainforest wilderness. Eco Retreat. backyard with visitors. Book ahead and try horse riding or four-wheel- driving. Milk a cow at Tommerup’s Dairy, or learn to cook with wild foraged foods at the Wild Lime Cooking School. When you stay in the Lost World you can access Tommerup’s Dairy Farm privately-owned walking tracks and crystal-clear rock pools for fishing, swimming and picnics. Choose to overnight in one of the Lost World’s This gorgeous, small-scale dairy farm has been in the charming farmhouses, cosy cabins, creek-side Tommerup family since 1874. campgrounds, or a historic homestead, where you can also learn to crack a stock-whip and throw a Dave is the sixth generation Their milk goes to Norco boomerang. Tommerup to manage the and the family has farm, and together with established a busy farm Christmas Creek offers visitors a relaxing, back- wife Kay and their children stay business, welcoming to-nature experience. If it’s total tranquillity Harry and Georgia, the visitors to stay in an historic you’re after, book into one of the luxury, five-star Tommerups milk a small farm house, help on the safari tents at Nightfall Camp. It’s been rated herd and keep a menagerie farm and buy fresh bacon, among Australia’s leading glamping experiences. of beautiful farm animals. meat, lamb, milk and cheese

Rock hoppingRock at Christmas Creek from the farm larder. Page 34 | VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU | Page 35 RATHDOWNEY & MT BARNEY

Mt Barney, which at 1359m high is Queensland’s Innes Larkin fourth-highest peak, is visible from many points throughout the Scenic Rim. On the Queensland Innes Larkin jokes that he’s in a / NSW border, the Mt Barney National Park relationship with a strong, volatile protects seven peaks around the 1000m mark and beautiful partner. including Mountains Maroon, May, Ballow, Clunie and Ernest. The rugged peaks are all that He’s married to the gorgeous Tracey Larkin, with whom he runs Mt Barney remain of the ancient focal shield volcano, which Lodge. erupted some 26-million years ago. RATHDOWNEY, IN THE SCENIC But his enduring relationship is with Mt Mount Barney National Park is World Heritage- RIM’S SOUTH, IS HOME TO SOME OF Barney, the imposing mountain which listed and is a designated wilderness park. It is towers over the couple’s scenic property. QUEENSLAND’S MOST IMPRESSIVE one of the largest areas of undisturbed natural WALKING AND CLIMBING TRACKS. VAST vegetation remaining in South East Queensland Innes knows every crevice of Mt Barney and the surrounding bushland OPEN SPACES OF LUSH PASTURES ARE and is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of and is regularly called upon by police Australia World Heritage Area. DOMINATED BY THE TOWERING BULK and emergency services to assist with OF MT BARNEY AND MT LINDESAY. dangerous rescues in the area. THINGS TO DO ESCAPE TO THIS PART OF THE SCENIC Innes and Tracey welcome visitors to RIM FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE AND • Step back in time when you visit the local their scenic properties and delight in NATURE EXPERIENCES. Rathdowney Museum, where the local history is sharing their tranquil piece of paradise. well-documented.

Begin your journey into the south with a visit to • Explore the World Heritage-listed Mt Barney Rathdowney, which lies about 32km south of Beaudesert. National Park, which is a designated wilderness park. Mt Barney is surrounded by valleys, caves, Rathdowney started as a service centre to new farming rock pools and woodland forest. districts. Today it is a gateway to the many walks and climbs available in the nearby Mt Barney National Park. • Book into one of the nearby accommodation options and explore the region more The Park’s two majestic mountains – Mt Barney and Mt extensively. Try Barney Creek Cottages, Mt Lou & Matt Cheevers Lindesay – are distinctive markers on the Scenic Rim Barney Lodge, Thistledown Cottage, Tuckeroo landscape. Cottages and Gardens and Lillydale Farmstay. Matt and Lou Cheevers have breathed new life into • Pack up the bikes and head to Bigriggen Park, a Rathlogan Grove Olive farm, situated in the foothills 40-hectare holiday park encompassing hills and native bushland. Bigriggen puts you close to the of Mount Maroon, five minutes from the town of local walks and parks and offers camping and Rathdowney. bunkhouse facilities. Your kids will love riding their bikes around the local road network. Pets The couple were living in destination for day trippers are welcome too. the city but yearned to move and food lovers. to the country with their • Take the kids to Lillydale Farmstay, where Stock up on olive oil and young children. you’ll experience Aussie farm life. olives, enjoy a relaxed • Chat to the experts at Mt Barney Lodge, where Up for a challenge, they rustic lunch and coffee, and you can stay in a renovated Queenslander or took on the olive grove and browse the giftware in the a luxury tent. The kids will love the holiday on-site café and have made hilltop Shed Café. activities. Rathlogan Grove a popular

Top: Picnicking with Mt Lindesay in the background. Page 36 | VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU Bottom: Lillydale Farmstay VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU | Page 37 Nearby, along the busy Cunningham Highway, you’ll Christopher Trotter & David Bland find Aratula. It’s a popular resting spot for motorists and offers a myriad of food and drink options. What do you get when you pair an industrial The hardest part will be choosing between Arthur Clive’s Bakery, Aratula Café & Ice Creamery, sculptor with a horologist? The Blumbergville Clock! Oliver’s Real Food, and the service station cafés. Christopher Trotter and David Christopher is well-known Stock up on local produce at the Aratula Markets Bland are Boonah locals and around Australia for his BOONAH, and try one of their fresh juices. Browse the antique together they created a clock industrial art sculptures which shop; you never know what treasures you will find. that has become the talking transform scrap metal into ARATULA, Many roads around these parts lead to a lake. Two of point of the town’s main street. spectacular creations. the region’s most popular are Lakes Moogerah and The clock stands at 5.5m high, David is a clockmaker and rose Maroon. Both are open to powered craft and are a LAKE weighs four tonnes and can be to the challenge of ensuring haven for water skiing, jet skiing and fishing. Pitch found on the footpath outside the Blumbergville Clock keeps your tent, or book into a self-contained cottage and the Scenic Rim Council office, perfect time. enjoy a longer country escape. MOOGERAH where it marks time with wacky sounds. & LAKE THINGS TO DO • Visit the Regional Gallery Boonah. MAROON • BYO jet ski and hit the water at Lakes Moogerah and Maroon or paddle your kayak on Lake BOONAH IS A VIBRANT, Wyaralong (no powered craft allowed). COLOURFUL COUNTRY TOWN IN • Call into Far Outdoors and get some local knowledge on the nearby walks through National THE SCENIC RIM’S WEST. BOONAH Parks and spectacular bushland. BEGAN LIFE AS A HUB OF RURAL • Visit the Boonah Airfield and book a flight over the PURSUITS AND AGRICULTURE mountains. REMAINS A KEY INDUSTRY TODAY. • Enjoy a long lunch at Kooroomba Vineyard & Lavender Farm. Boonah is also a popular destination for newcomers • Check out one of the local wedding reception seeking a relaxing tree change. venues. It’s the gateway to the Moogerah Peaks and Main • Call into the Visitor Information Centre. Range National Parks, as well as Lakes Moogerah and • Hook up your fishing boat and drop a line in one of Maroon. the lakes. Doogan & Boonah was settled by German and English pioneers • Cool down in a nearby swimming hole. in the early 1800s and once boasted a butter factory Verity O’Hanlon • Test your motocross skills at the QLD Moto Park. and numerous dairies. • Revive and refresh at one of Boonah’s cafés. Today the land surrounding this scenic town is Doogan was born in Dugandan, just • Call into the Scenic Rim Brewery for a local beer productive with vegetables, grain, beef, pork, poultry, and meal. outside Boonah, and yes his name was grapes and olives. • Stock up on local produce at the Aratula Market. inspired by his birthplace. The historic Queenslander architecture of the early • Browse the treasures at the Aratula Antique shop. settlers is still on show in the town’s central business He and wife destination their district and residential streets. Verity returned own, creating a home to the unique wedding Boonah is an ideal base for boating and fishing, as well Scenic Rim to take chapel and firmly as scenic walks and camping. The local airfield is busy on the beautiful establishing and offers enthusiasts the chance to see the scenery Kooroomba Kooroomba from a glider or light aircraft. Vineyard and as a gorgeous Local food and wine is on the menu at many of the Lavender Farm. destination for region’s wineries, restaurants and historic country The couple lunch, dinner, pubs. Boonah also boasts a number of stunning has made entertaining,

Top: Lake Moogerah Lake Boonah Bottom: township Top: wedding venues. the stunning functions and weddings.

Page 38 | VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU | Page 39 KALBAR, HARRISVILLE, Suzy Buhle PEAK CROSSING It’s not hard for artist Suzy Buhle to find inspiration in & ROADVALE the Scenic Rim. She simply steps onto the verandah of her home and looks out over Just up the road is Harrisville. An early train line the cattle paddocks to the to Ipswich used to sustain the cotton, processed cheese and condensed milk industries here for majestic Great Dividing

Kalbar fields and Mount Edwards many years. Harrisville’s main street boasts some Range. beautiful Queenslander-style architecture. Drop Suzy grew up in the Scenic Rim in for a meal and a drink at the Royal Hotel. IF IT’S ANTIQUES, GOOD FOOD AND and returned to the family farm GREAT COMPANY YOU’RE AFTER, THEN The whole family will love the Summer Land to raise her own children. Camel Farm, situated just outside the town YOU’RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE. THIS centre. It’s Australia’s largest camel dairy, where Her colourful, distinctive PART OF THE SCENIC RIM SERVES you can see the camels being milked, pat the artwork is inspired by her THESE THINGS - AND MUCH MORE - IN babies and try a myriad of camel-milk products. surroundings and features cattle, crops and her trade-mark GENEROUS QUANTITIES. Up the road, towards Ipswich you’ll arrive at Peak voluptuous, colourful, strong Crossing, a rural township situated on Purga The historic town of Kalbar dates back to the 1870s when women. Creek at the base of Flinders Peak mountain. farmers, predominantly German immigrants, began to Stop at the Peak Pub for a cool drink, or pull into Suzy works from a studio gallery select the fertile land bordering the Warrill and Reynolds the Flinders Peak Winery and taste the range of in Kalbar, where you can meet Creek flats. local, organic wines and spirits. Book into one of her and browse the art. Ancestors of these pioneering families – the Pennells, the vineyard villas and stay for the weekend. Kruegers, Peters, Surawskis, Dieckmanns and Mullers – still live and work in the area today. The town of Kalbar THINGS TO DO straddles Edward Street and is dominated by the historic • Visit The Royal Hotel Kalbar for a pub meal. and beautiful Wiss Emporium and Wiss Cottage. Both • Browse the works at Suzy Buhle’s Art Gallery & buildings, and the nearby Wiss House which is run as a Studio. B&B, were built by the entrepreneurial Wiss Brothers, • Stop at Arthur Clive’s Bakehouse for a pie, or Summer Land Camel Farm who were keen traders of produce and farm goods. coffee and a cream bun. The Royal Hotel Kalbar has been renovated and is a • Beary Special Crafts at Kalbar is a treasure The paddocks around Harrisville were traditionally the popular hub for meals and drinks. Kalbar’s main business trove of handmade, intricate giftware, clothes domain of dairy cows and lucerne crops. area has enjoyed a resurgence. You’ll find cafés, a and collectibles. bakery, an art gallery, butcher and grocery stores, a dress • Drive by The White Chapel and Black Hall in But these days you’ll see Call into the Homestead 450 free-range Australian Café and meet owners Jeff shop, community bank, medical centre and chemist, George St Kalbar. This stunning wedding chapel camels grazing on the Flood and Paul Martin. beauty shops, hairdressers and a newsagent. The Kalbar and reception venue has given new life to the fertile fodder. Showground is a popular base for caravanners and the historic Methodist Church. Try the milk and stock up on sale yards are busy with regular cattle trades. • Get to know the camels at Summer Land Camel The camels are part of skincare products, cheese, Farm near Harrisville. Australia’s largest milking ice-cream and chocolate Kalbar is surrounded by a number of smaller, historic • Enjoy a hearty pub meal in beautiful surrounds herd and you can meet them made using camel milk. towns. Roadvale used to be a hub for industry but a 1915 at The Royal Hotel Harrisville. at Summer Land Camel Group bookings are fire destroyed many of the town’s buildings. There’s still Farm, which opens to the • Try the local wines and spirits at Flinders Peak welcomed by appointment. a general store and a great pub, with facilities to tether public every Sunday. Winery at Peak Crossing. your horse out the front.

Page 40 | VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU | Page 41 OF THE SCENIC RIM The Scenic Rim is a hotspot for biodiversity and the Look out for these wild locals: Wildlifecombination of varied landscapes, volcanic soil and LAMINGTON SPINY CRAYFISH climate mean it’s also a haven for a diverse range of wildlife. These vibrant blue and green crayfish are often found walking on rainforest tracks after rain in the You’ll find iconic Australian species such as Lamington and Springbrook region. kangaroos, koalas, platypus, kookaburras, goannas and cockatoos, as well as some 200 endangered and ALBERT’S LYREBIRD threatened species. A timid songbird endemic to subtropical rainforest regions. Has a large, long tail and rich chestnut plumage. Public Art REGENT BOWERBIRD A beautiful, intelligent bird, found throughout THE STUNNING VISTAS INSPIRE AND SUSTAIN A rainforest areas. Male birds are covered in silky black TALENTED AND DIVERSE ARTISTIC COMMUNITY. plumage, with glossy golden feathers on the ends of THE REGION IS HOME TO MANY INCREDIBLE their wings and crown. KOALAS ARTISTS, WHOSE WORK CAN BE FOUND IN You’ll find these native Australian marsupials living LOCAL GALLERIES AND CREATIVE SPACES. in eucalyptus trees along creeks and bushland in parts of the Scenic Rim.

The Scenic Rim boasts an extensive public art trail. Look for WHIPTAIL WALLABY these installations as you travel around the region. (also known as pretty-faced wallaby) A Present View, by Thomas Reifferscheid A wallaby species found in the region, particularly Rosins Lookout Beechmont around O’Reillys and Mt Barney, distinguished by paler colouring and a white stripe under its face. The sculpture reflects the worship of nature as a value – holy in itself. By carving in the rough blocks, up to the final smooth PLATYPUS grinding, the natural beauty of the stone becomes visible in all An egg-laying, semi-aquatic mammal, often referred its different patterns. to as the duckbilled platypus. Can be found in small Visiting Earth Angel, by Antone Bruinsma streams and rivers, particularly around Canungra. Robert Sowter Park Tamborine Mountain KING PARROT Gracing us with its presence, and calling for a renewal of our A stunning and colourful bird. Males have completely connection with nature, the Angel offers us hope, guidance and a red heads, while the females have a green head and moment for inner reflection. breast. King parrots are normally found in pairs or With an Eye to the Sky, by Catherine Anderson family groups in rainforest areas. You’re likely to see Scenic Rim Council forecourt, High St Boonah them around O’Reilly’s and Binna Burra. Weather is the common theme impacting the lives of anyone GLOSSY BLACK COCKATOO living in rural and regional Queensland. Country people live About 46 to 50cm long and generally smaller than ‘with an eye to the sky’. Bronze artwork commissioned to other black cockatoos, with a brownish black colour celebrate the 2002 Year of the Outback. and a small crest. Look for the bright red panels on Platypus, by Silvio Apponyi Jubilee Park Shared History Footpath, its black tail. Females may also have yellow markings Lions Park Canungra facilitated by Bronwyn Davies around the head. Live in forest areas, open inland Jubilee Park Beaudesert woodlands and watercourses. Capturing an enduring symbol of this ancient landscape. Created during International Sculpture Symposium Beaudesert 2008. Through discussions with the Mununjali community and the While you’re in the Scenic Rim also keep an eye out Beaudesert Historical Society, the facilitator created text for for the crimson and pale headed rosellas, spoonbills, Lake Wyaralong Sculpture Park the bronze plaques which have been placed into the concrete owls, eagles, frogs, pademelons, turtles and ducks. Facilitated by Beaudesert and District Community Arts Project footpath. For more information collect a copy of the Seven acclaimed Queensland, Australian and international Spaces for Contemplation by Luke Zwolsman sculptors crafted monumental sculptures over 16 days in 2015 Wild Guides of the Scenic Rim from a Visitor Collins Park Rathdowney to create the Wyaralong Sculpture Park. The large-scale public Information Centre, or from the Queensland artworks reflect the recreational and/or environmental elements Exploring the process and progression of inner contemplation Museum. enjoyed by visitors to Lake Wyarlong and Mt Joyce Recreation which takes place when one stands within the expansive spaces Park. of the Scenic Rim.

Clockwise from top: Humming Stone by Birgit Grapentin at Wyaralong sculpture Page 42 | VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU park; A Present View by Thomas Reifferscheid; Platypus, by Silvio Apponyi King Parrot at Binna Burra by Jennie Groom VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU | Page 43 THE LIONS ROAD TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN ANTIQUES, ART & CAMELS CHEESE PLEASER BEAUDESERT TO KYOGLE 25km 50km 157km 96km Tamborine Mountain offers visitors The western Scenic Rim is diverse Love your cheese? You’ll love the The Lions Road was built as a Lions so many options. and different, offering options for the Scenic Rim. BYO cooler and take Club project to allow travellers Start at the Botanic Gardens on Forsythia whole family. this delicious tour of the local cheese to visit the forests and crisscross Drive before you head along Long Road Start at Aratula with a coffee, some local farms and cheeseries. Running Creek and Gradys Creek on to Gallery Walk, the busy strip of shops, produce at the Aratula Markets and a Call ahead to check opening hours and the QLD-NSW border. cafés and restaurants. browse through the antiques. book. It forms a scenic link between QLD Take your time and browse the gifts, Head to Kalbar for breakfast at Arthur Start your day at the Summer Land Camel and NSW and along with the amazing the art, the Cuckoo Clock Nest and the Clive’s Bakehouse. Drop in and meet local Farm at Harrisville. It’s open to the public rainforest, the highlight is the spectacular jewellery. Take your pick of places to artist Suzy Buhle at her gallery and art on Sundays. railway engineering feat of the Border refresh with coffee, food, cake, ice-cream, studio. Loop. To enable trains to cross the Border chocolate, and a visit to Granny Macs Tour the dairy and try the gorgeous camel Mt French Hungry again? Harrisville has everything Ranges, engineers had to gain altitude at a Store, or Fudge Heaven. milk feta. you need. Try Lizzy s Kitchen or The reasonable gradient. The answer was this ’ Call into see the Fortitude Brewing Co. Royal Hotel Harrisville. Next head to Tamrookum, just outside ingenious spiral loop. Start your adventure BOONAH TO and Witches Chase Cheese Co. Beer and Beaudesert, where you’ll find Scenic Rim in Beaudesert and browse the eclectic mix QUEEN MARY FALLS cheese, does it get any better? On Sundays the Summer Land Camel 4Real Milk and Robotic Dairy. of shops and cafés in the town centre. Call Farm opens its gates to the public. Tour 62km You ll learn plenty and you can stock up on into the Beaudesert Historical Museum, Stop at Curtis Falls, explore one of the Australia’s largest camel dairy, take a ’ or The Centre, before steering your car many walks, Tamborine Rainforest camel ride, try the camel milk cheese, the delicious Scenic Rim 4Real cheeses, The drive to Queen Mary Falls is south towards Rathdowney. You’ll pass Skywalk or the Glow Worm Caves. gelato and milk. yoghurt and milk. a favourite for locals and visitors. Laravale, Tamrookum (book ahead and Vineyard Canungra Valley O’Reilly’s Book ahead and spend the night at Cedar On your way home call into the Flinders At Allenview you’ll findTowri Sheep The scenic, winding mountain visit the Scenic Rim Robotic Dairy), cross Creek Lodges at Thunderbird Park so Peak Winery at Peak Crossing to taste the Cheese Farm. road takes you along the QLD-NSW the Tamrookum Creek and you’ll arrive in you can enjoy Thunderegg fossicking, wines, gin and carrot vodka! border, through the lush pastures of Rathdowney. While you’re in the area call CANUNGRA DAY TRIP LODGE TO LODGE The final stop is at the Witches Chase laser skirmish, horse riding and the into Rathlogan Grove (open weekends) 70km Cheese Co on Tamborine Mountain where Killarney to the Spring Creek falls, TreeTop Challenge. Spend a whole lazy day in Canungra, Top Tip: Spend the night, book into a you can buy cheese and see it being made. which flow over a basalt ledge. for olives and olive oil, plus there’s a in the Scenic Rim’s east. gorgeous B&B, like The Old Church, The As you drive around look out for the Here’s an adventure that will take Looking for a one-stop cheese shop? Drop café and giftshop. The Rathdowney Grove or Wiss House. Start with a coffee and breakfast in Pub is great too. Fuel up and call into roadside stalls, selling local produce and Browse the eclectic mix of shops. Call you from one end of the Lamington into The Vintage Pickle on Tamborine Boonah’s High St and if you have time flowers. into My Country Escape for gorgeous Mountain for a great range of Scenic Rim the Rathdowney Visitor Information Plateau to the other. take a detour to the Mt French lookout in Centre, where the volunteers are very homewares, fashion, fresh flowers and cheese. Call in for tastings at the Witches Falls You’ll see two of the Scenic Rim’s most the Moogerah Peaks National Park. knowledgeable. Browse the Rathdowney other collectibles. Winery on Main Western Rd and the historic and popular lodges and eco- Top Tip: Don’t do all this in one day. Stay Historical Centre in the same building. Take the Boonah-Rathdowney Road south Tamborine Mountain Distillery on Love a coffee? Try Canungra Hub Café, tourism ventures, as well as some gorgeous overnight - there are plenty of B&Bs, From Rathdowney take Running Creek Rd towards Carneys Creek. Look out for Beacon Rd. Café Metz, the Blue House or Six Oaks. wineries and scenery along the way. motels and retreats to choose from. towards Kyogle. This road becomes Lions Minto Crag on the right, before the Head Rd and passes through the Border Ranges Follow Main Western Rd South until you Grab a fresh, juicy pie at The Outpost Start at Binna Burra Mountain Lodge in Road turnoff. National Park. This road is generally not reach the Robert Sowter Park, where Café. The Visitor Information Centre the Lamington National Park. Book ahead You’ll see the Teviot Falls, an intermittent you can watch hang gliders launch over is a source of local knowledge and local and stay overnight so you can take full suitable for trailers as it is quite narrow twin falls on the right side, best viewed Canungra and the greater Scenic Rim. produce, including Greenlee Farm advantage of the incredible walks available in spots. Check with Rathdowney Visitor as you approach the top of the range. A macadamias, grown just down the road. here. Itineraries Information Centre first. Need a coffee? Stop at Green Lane Coffee small walking track leads to the falls from Top Tip: On your return journey take the Plantation on Alpine Terrace and take the Head to O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Drive down the mountain towards the parking bay near the cattle grid. Dry BOONAH & BEYOND Mt Lindesay Highway and make a small crop to cup tour. Vineyard for a wine tasting and picnic Canungra along the scenic Beechmont weather only. 38km Take the Boonah Rathdowney Rd towards detour via the small town of Woodenbong. lunch by the creek. Check out the historic Rd. It’s a 29km drive which should take Top Tip: This is just a taster of what’s Carr’s Lookout is another good stop and Lahey’s Tramway Tunnel. you just over 30minutes. See the Canungra Bunjurgen, where you can call into the Book accommodation in Mt Barney or on offer at Tamborine Mountain. Book enjoys views over the Condamine River The busy town of Boonah is ideally itinerary for ideas. Bunjurgen Estate Vineyard for a relaxed Rathdowney and explore the area. some accommodation and stretch your Want to stay overnight? Call ahead to the towards Tamborine Mountain. located for an easy day trip from tasting and tour of the vines. adventure over a few days. Greenlee Farm & Cottages, Country Mile Before you head up the mountain to Brisbane or the Gold Coast. Schedule a stop at the nearby Spring Escape, The Odd Gecko or Wallaby Ridge the Green Mountains section of the Down the road you’ll find Kooroomba Creek Mountain Café for a delicious Retreat. Lamington National Park, taste the wines First stop should be Boonah’s High St, Vineyard and Lavender Farm. Book ahead lunch and refreshments. where you can browse the well-stocked for lunch, or call in for afternoon tea and Top Tip: Take to the skies. Start your at O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyard, Continue along Spring Creek Rd until you shelves at Maynard’s Store, buy gorgeous drink in the stunning mountain views. day flying high in a hot air balloon above or Sarabah Estate (ring ahead to confirm reach Queen Mary Falls. Feel like a walk? gifts at Duck Junction, Boonah Jewellery Next stop is the Scenic Rim Brewery on Canungra with one of the local operators. opening hours). & Gifts, or The Story Tree. Reckumpilla Rd at Mt Alford. Try the Cliff Walk or the Queen Mary Falls Make your final ascent to O Reilly s ’ ’ Circuit. Need a coffee and a bite to eat? You’re Need at walk? Make your final stop the Mt Rainforest Retreat. Book ahead for spoiled for choice here. Try Arthur Clive’s French lookout in the Moogerah Peaks accommodation and give yourself plenty There’s also a picnic area here with tables, Bakehouse, Flavours Café, Café 17 or National Park. of time to explore walking trails. tap water, toilets and BBQs as well as Sandie Lee’s Kitchen. another café opposite. Top Tip: This part of the Scenic Rim is Top Tip: Take your time - both Binna Drop into a local pub. There’s the home to some excellent walks. Go to the Burra and O’Reillys offer a great mix of Top Tip: This drive isn’t suitable for Commercial Hotel, Simon’s Tavern, The Walking Guide on page 12 for details. accommodation and activities. caravans. You can do the full loop Australian and The Dugandan Hotel. and return home via Killarney and Cunninghams Gap. Summer Land Camel Farm Page 44 | VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU | Page 45 VISITSCENICRIM.COM.AU | Page 46 Lamington National Park The Lost World Visitor Information

WE HAVE FIVE ACCREDITEDCentres VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES ACROSS THE REGION THAT ARE OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK TO ASSIST YOU.

BEAUDESERT 07 5541 4495 Community Arts & Information Centre Cnr Mt Lindesay Hwy & Enterprise Dr

BOONAH 07 5463 2233 Visitor Information Centre Bicentennial Park, 20 Boonah-Fassifern Rd

CANUNGRA 07 5543 5156 Visitor Information Centre 12 - 14 Kidston Street

RATHDOWNEY 07 5544 1222 Visitor Information Centre 82 Mt Lindesay Highway

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN 07 5545 3200 Visitor Information Centre Doughty Park 2 Main Western Rd

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