Destination Scenic Rim

25/01/2025

Take a step back in time at Peak Australiana where you will discover a collection of unique Australiana treasures! From farm machinery to assorted antiques, tools, homeware and historic carts and wagons, you will love exploring the extensive collection at Peak Australiana.

Located at the gateway to the Scenic Rim in Peak Crossing, this attraction is an easy drive from Ipswich and Brisbane.
😃 Join them for their Open Day this Australia Day - Sunday 26 January
😃 They will also have a Yard Sale on Monday 27 January (from 9am)

Perfect for bus groups or excursions, there is something for all ages. Get in touch to arrange your visit and follow them on Facebook for more open day events.

📍 41 Peak Crossing Churchbank Weir Road, Peak Crossing
📞 0428677267
✉️ [email protected]

24/01/2025

Escape the heat this long weekend and head to Boxer Brewing Co. on Tamborine Mountain.

The Boxer Brewing Co. team are dedicated to the art of crafting the best-tasting, most drinkable beer. With an IPA, Pale Ale, Cerveza and Lazy Ale on offer, you will definitely need to try them all. (A designated drive a must for this day out!)

The Kennel Tap Room & Sports Bar is open from 10am daily all long weekend, serving up ice cold beer and good vibes🍺😄 While you are there, grab yourself an exclusive IPA offer! Online brews also available for delivery https://bit.ly/Boxerbrewingmembers

📍 79 Main Western Road, Tamborine Mountain
🌐 https://boxerbrewing.com.au/

23/01/2025

Mark your calendars, our Autumn Farm Gate Trail is on again 🧑🏼‍🌾🥕🦙🍻

Sunday 30 March is the day when our farmers, growers, producers, winemakers, brewers, distillers and flavour-makers across the Scenic Rim open their gates to celebrate where food comes from!

Head to our website to download your map and plan your itinerary📌
🌐 https://www.destinationscenicrim.com/

Tag your mates and follow along over the coming weeks as we help you plan your adventure. We promise you will leave with a full belly and an overflowing esky! Our tip - wear your stretchy pants😀

17/01/2025

Make the most of the remaining school holidays - get the kids outdoors in the Scenic Rim🌿

🐣 Heritage Hatching and Hens have their last school holiday program running on Monday 20 January - visit their page for the deets and get in quick to secure a spot! Located in Harrisville.
🦙 Any day is a good day for an Alpaca experience at Mountview Alpaca Farm - walk them, feed them and don't forget to post a selfie! Located just outside Canungra.
👷🏼‍♂️ Let your mini diggers loose on the big diggers at Dig IT - located in Thunderbird Park on Tamborine Mountain
🐪 Summer Land Camels have free entry year-round and the opportunity to book a camel ride or experience for the kids! Visit their page for how to book. Located in Harrisville.
🌳Experience rainforest adventures at Thunderbird Park where kids can take on the TreeTop challenge, play Skirmish, dig for crystals at
or play a round of mini-golf! Located on Tamborine Mountain.
🦅 Get up close to nature at O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat with the opportunity to book the kids into a Eco-Rangers program. Check out their website for all the details. Located Canungra.

The options are endless so start your planning on our website: https://www.destinationscenicrim.com/ and don't forget to tag us so we can share the fun!

17/01/2025

Wedding dreams are made at St Bernards Hotel Weddings 💗

Tamborine's oldest and most iconic pub, St Bernard's Hotel, is well known for its fabulous views, country hospitality and for being the most perfect venue for couples to say, "I do"!

With breathtaking views of the Gold Coast hinterland, indoor and outdoor ceremony options, including the gardens, a chapel and marquee, you really are spoilt for choice at this fabulous venue. You can even have their resident pooches, Cooper and Syrah, take part in your special day 🐾💍

Get in touch with the amazing Bec to discuss your wedding day plans - you won't be disappointed!💗

📍 101 Alpine Tce, Tamborine Mountain
📞 0417 802 157
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 https://stbernardshotel.com.au/

16/01/2025

The Historic Rivermill is hosting Pisco Sour Day on Saturday 1 Feb 2025 and it's going to be a fabulous event 🎉🎉

Reserve your Pisco Sour and adorable Alpaca or Horse Plush Toy in advance🍹🐎
Snap a photo with a Marinera dancer 📸
Join in a free salsa dance session with 💃🏼
Indulge in authentic Peruvian flavours from a range of food vans 😋

Here are all the details you need:
📅 Saturday 1 February 2025
⏲️ 9am - 4pm
📍 Historic Rivermill - 950 Beaudesert Nerang Road, Mount Nathan
🎟️ https://historicrivermill.au/

Get Your Tickets Now!!

12/01/2025

Take your 'I do's' to the next level at The Providence Farm Hall in Beechmont 🤍💍

This family owned farm wedding venue is set on on the mountain tops of the Scenic Rim, offering sweeping views and a hall that is rich in history. With packages to suit groups from 2 - 120 guests, they include everything you need to create an amazing day, and allow you to choose your catering and bring in your own drinks for service.

You will also have access to exclusive areas for your photos, and you can even book a special visit from the cheeky goats who reside at the farm! 🐐

Get in touch with Emma & Tegan to book an inspection and plan your big day!

📍1449 Beechmont Rd, Beehcmont, QLD
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.theprovidencefarmhall.com/

Real Life wedding photos by Sean Reefman Photography

11/01/2025

Listen in to hear Olympia Kwitowski MC chat to Kira Klein, GM of Spicers Scenic Rim Trail on 4BC 🥾🌿😊

On the show today: Olympia covers the day's headlines. Gardening is back for another week with Paul Plant, who discusses butterfly plants and hedging plants. Paul also answers your questions about insecticide alternatives, mango trees, and coriander plants. Plus Paul’s plant of the week - Carex Os...

10/01/2025

It doesn't get much better than a glass of Bunjurgen Estate Vineyard wine straight from the cellar door 🍷 Located in the heart of the Scenic Rim, just 10 mins from Boonah, this boutique vineyard is a must do when you visit!

Come and meet the team and explore their range. Chambourcin and Shiraz vines produce their legendary Rose styles (a lighter style of Shiraz), along with their highly regarded Shiraz Verjuice, and the acclaimed Ruby and Tawny Fortifieds,

Bunjurgen Estate offers free picnic facilities and participates in various annual events, including our Farm Gate Trails in March & July 2025! The cellar door is open 10am - 5pm each Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays.

📍 121 Brent Road, Bunjurgen, Queensland 4310
📞 041763 8736
🌐 http://www.bunjurgenestate.com.au

10/01/2025

Fresh is best and it doesn't get any better than the vegies from the Scenic Rim's Valley Pride Produce 🌽🥕🫛🥬

This 5th generation, family owned, vegetable growing farm prides itself on growing some of the best veggies you will find in Qld! This farming family pour their heart and soul into their produce, and you can taste the difference 😋🧺

Find Valley Pride Produce at the Towri Growers Markets each month (the first one is on Sat 1 February). Get your tickets at Towri Sheep Cheeses, pack your esky and get in early to grab your fresh produce straight from the farmers.

You can also visit the Valley Pride Produce farm on our Farm Gate Trail days in March & July 2025 - keep an eye on our socials for all the details!

04/01/2025

There really is nothing like an authentic country pub and The Royal Hotel Harrisville is a must visit 👍🏼

Located in the little town of Harrisville, this unique historic pub boasts great vibes😀🎱, delicious pub grub 🍔🍴 and cold drinks 🍺🍷for everyone!! The Royal Hotel Harrisville is family friendly, car club friendly, bike club friendly and camping & RV friendly. Learn more on their website listed below, or just drop in when you are next in town!

See you at The Royal!

📍1 Wholey Drive, Harrisville, Queensland 4307
📞 07 5467 1882
📨 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.royalhotelharrisville.com.au

02/01/2025

On holidays in the region with a keen golfer? ⛳🏌🏼Set in the Scenic Rim Valley, The Boonah Golf Club is a must-play course in our region.

The Clubhouse is open to all visitors 7 days a week and with sweeping views of the surrounding mountain landscape from the deck, its a great place to unwind.

Check them out for:
⛳ A round of social golf - tee times available Mon - Sun
🍴 Dine in the Clubhouse with both the Cafe and Bistro available - the Friday night buffet is also a winner!
🏌🏼 Become a member - check out their range of membership options
💃🏼 Host your function or wedding at the Club

📍 99 Bruckner Hill Rd, Dugandan, Queensland 4310
📞 0754631470
📨 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.boonahgolfclub.com.au

01/01/2025

What a fabulous write up on our amazing region! It's the perfect read to start planning your 2025 stays & adventures in the Scenic Rim.

Featuring:
boutique hotel
Pats Farm Chalets at O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat
Barney Creek Vineyard Cottages
Moogie House - Lake Moogerah
Tamborine Mountain Glades
Boxer Brewing Co.
Loborn at North Stores North Tamborine
Happitat
Thunderbird Park
Yarriba Dreaming at Mt Barney Lodge
SOL Elements Bathouse

Already bristling with national parks, World-Heritage listed Gondwana rainforests and cute country villages, the SR is set to get a major glow up in 2025 with a host of new attractions.  

31/12/2024

As we say goodbye to 2024 we would like to say thank you...

💚 To those who brought fresh produce direct from our farmers
💚 To those who came, stayed and supported our accommodation providers
💚 To the couples who chose to marry in our beautiful region, and bring their families and friends with them
💚 To those who joined us for an event like Farm Gate Trail, The Sunflower Festival, Eat Local Month, The Long Sunset, or one of our regular markets
💚 To those who visited our restaurants, cafes, wineries, distilleries and breweries
💚 To those who supported our local retail shops and supported our makers
💚 To those who came for a hike, fish, 4WD, Motorbike or to camp in our diverse and beautiful surroundings
💚 To those who patted a camel, cuddled a lamb, met a chicken or took a selfie with an Alpaca
💚 To the kids who came to dig or climb
💚 To everyone who visited our beautiful region

We can't wait to welcome you back in 2025!

Image: Ketchup's Bank Glamping

23/12/2024

Merry Christmas from Destination Scenic Rim and our members!

We are a collection of local businesses that want to share our slice of Queensland, while helping grow vibrant and sustainable tourism. From our farmers, winemakers and chefs, our B&B owners and publicans, our wedding makers, park operators, adventure guides, and the retailers and craftspeople who make up our wonderful region, we hope your Christmas is magical ✨

We can’t wait to welcome you in 2025!

https://www.destinationscenicrim.com/

22/12/2024

Listen in to hear Shane O’Reilly chat with Olympia about the launch of their new luxury accommodation
O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat

On the show today: Olympia is back and covering the day's headlines. Gardening is back with Arno King. Arno answers your questions and discusses Lychee Trees, Lemon Trees and Frangipani’s. PLUS Arno shares his plant of the week - Beach Hibiscus, Cottonwood (Hibiscus Tiliaceus) In the second hour, ...

14/12/2024

Need a last minute Christmas gift idea? Look no further than a gift card to experience a wine tour on Tamborine Mountain with Pineapple Tours 🍍🚌🍷

With Premium Winery Tours on Tamborine Mountain, that includes all of our favourite destinations, and have options to pick up from either Brisbane or the Gold Coast, let the Pineapple Tours team look after you!

Purchase a gift card here: https://pineappletours.com.au/

13/12/2024

Left your Christmas shopping until the last minute? Don't worry, we have you covered!!

Give the gift of a Hot Air Balloon experience with Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights 🎁 This unique gift is sure to surprise and delight your family and friends.

Buy online and have the E-Voucher emailed to you to print! They even have a Christmas themed voucher that is valid for 3 years👌🏼

Shop here: https://www.floatingimages.com.au/purchase-experience-vouchers/