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Discover the most beautiful places to stay, the best things to do, and where to eat in Sitchu’s edit of things to do in the Scenic Rim.
Queensland’s Scenic Rim encapsulates so many of the region’s pleasures, yet somehow often flies under the radar when it comes to tourist hotspots. Whether you’re dreaming of chasing waterfalls, hiking national parks, touring wineries or cosying up by a fire pit with that book you’ve been meaning to read forever… this is the place to do it.
Picture long scenic drives, winding around mountain ranges, or through rolling stretches of farmland as far as the eye can see. Thanks to the fertile soils rampant in this part of the state, produce here thrives and is full of exceptional flavour. Sample the best of Queensland’s home-grown dairy products, macadamias, wine, fruits, vegetables and more as you tour around the picturesque surrounds.
For all of the best things to do in the Scenic Rim on your stay, just keep scrolling.
Things to do in the Scenic Rim: Eat
Blume Restaurant
You’ll find Blume tucked away in the little country town of Boonah, an agricultural hub for local producers and farmers in the region. Boonah’s High Street is where you’ll find most of the action (country shopping and an arts scene), and amongst it, hidden in plain sight, is a culinary gem.
Jack Stuart (formerly of Gauge and Congress Wine) is the brains behind Blume’s concept and is passionate about creating memorable dining experiences. Wielding top-quality, fresh local product and plentiful experience in fine fare, Stuart plates up unforgettable food.
Aunt Jen’s garden supplies Blume’s kitchen with rare herbs and flowers, picked freshly for each service. Depending on the season, these fresh flavours are brought to you by hand-collected nasturtiums, elderflower, marjoram, bay leaves, lemon verbena, mizuna, dill, thyme, rosemary, mint, parsley, sage, apple marigold, lemon balm, lovage, and chervil.
5 Church Street, Boonah
Kooroomba Vineyard
A day trip to Kooroomba Vineyard & Lavender Farm is an event in itself. This breathtaking property is where fields of lavender meet the vines and the mountains of the Great Dividing Range.
The sprawling six-hectare vineyard boasts an award-winning cellar door and restaurant and a charming lavender shop all in one beautifully designed space.
While away a few hours here exploring the lavender farms and vineyards, before settling into the restaurant for a long lunch. The restaurant is elegant and understated, with large windows to make the most of the sweeping panorama around you, while the seasonally-driven menu champions local producers.
Kooroomba Vineyard & Lavender Farm, 168 F M Bells Road, Mount Alford
Scenic Rim Farm Shop
Nestled under jacarandas and surrounded by active farms, the Scenic Rim Farm Shop is home to a cafe that serves fresh local food alongside local coffee.
Whilst on the grounds, you can browse artisanal local goodies, perfect to take home with you as gifts, as gourmet pantry fillers for your home, or even to stock your accommodation with morsels to enjoy on your escape. The Elderflower Farm’s garden shop is also nearby, so you can browse garden goodies and fresh cut flowers grown on site.
541 Kents Lagoon Road, Kents Lagoon
Things to do in the Scenic Rim: Drink
Tamborine Mountain Distillery
The Tamborine Mountain Distillery is essential drinking for those who can’t go past their botanicals. One of Australia’s most awarded boutique distilleries, it’s known best for small-batch spirits, crafted with native Australian botanicals blended with traditional techniques.
Visit for a tasting experience, a tour or even a spirit-making class, and leave your distillery experience with a little extra know-how.
10 Macdonnell Road, Tamborine Mountain
Witches Falls Winery
One of Mount Tamborine’s most popular tourist spots is Witches Falls Winery, now one of Queensland’s largest wine producers. What makes Witches Falls so special is the philosophy they embody, merging traditional techniques and a minimal intervention approach, with state-of-the-art procedures to guarantee a beautiful result.
Using natural yeast to yield wines with interesting textures and character, we recommend trying the Wild Ferment range for a true Witches Falls Winery experience.
79 Main Western Road, Tamborine Mountain
Things to do in the Scenic Rim: Stay
Vanbury Cottage
Nothing says Scenic Rim escape quite like a cottage. Tucked upon a hilltop in Mount Alford, Vanbury Cottage is an entirely self-contained oasis that boasts beautiful decor, a cosy fireplace for winter nights and air-conditioning for those warm summer days.
We know you’ll love the in-ground pool, spacious verandah for your morning coffee, and the sweeping views of the mountains and valley below — all the better for taking in those stunning sunsets and starry nights.
503 Ganthorpe Road, Mount Alford
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Mount French Lodge
Situated 600 feet above sea level, Mount French Lodge is the dream escape for your next group getaway.
Offering exclusively group stays, the Lodge can be entirely self-contained, or you can opt to have your stay catered to take any hint of logistics or stress out of the equation entirely. Gather around the firepit with a bottle of wine, wake up to the bucolic rolling hills, and head out on day trips to explore the region.
139 Lutter Road, Charlwood
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Binna Burra Lodge
You can choose your own adventure here at Binna Burra Lodge, opting to stay on site in safari tents, bunkhouses or campsites, for those seeking a lo-fi luxe appeal. For the travellers who prefer to step into something a little more elevated, you can reserve a cosy studio (with balconies, fireplaces and rainforest views) or an apartment ranging between one and three bedrooms.
1040 Binna Burra Road, Beechmont
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Beechmont Estate
Wind your way along tree-lined roads until you arrive at the bright pink mailbox and wrought iron gates that showcase the entrance to one of our favourite romantic escapes in the state, Beechmont Estate. You can book a cabin or a spacious pavilion depending on your appetite for luxury.
Dine on unpretentious yet elevated modern Australian fare at the chef-hatted Paddock Restaurant, which is also the perfect place to curl up by the fire for a cocktail or a coffee and play a game of chess.
After dinner, unwind with a glass of wine on the deck and watch the stars twinkle, or settle into a hot bubble bath to put the cherry on top of a perfect romantic getaway.
422 Binna Burra Road, Beechmont
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Things to do in the Scenic Rim: Play
Summer Land Camels
Summer Land Camel Farm is an authentic, working camel farm that welcomes guests for rides, and farm tours.
The Farm saves wild camels from being culled in the outback, instead offering them a safe space within the farm tp be cared for by the passionate team of cameleers.
There’s a cafe and store on site, so you can lean into your adventurous spirit to sample some camel milk-based cheese, skincare and even vodka, before shopping up a storm.
8 Charles Chauvel Drive Harrisville
Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk
The Rainforest Skywalk takes in some of the best views in the area and covers 1.5 kilometres. You’ll traverse forest floor trails, 300 metres of sky-high bridges and a 40-metre cantilever bridge that gazes down at the rainforest and creek below from a 30 metre high vantage point.
The walk begins from the Eco-Gallery, where you can explore Australian rainforest flora and fauna, which might just give you a clue about what you might spot on your walk.
333 Geissmann Drive, Mount Tamborine
Hike the Curtis Falls Track
This short and scenic walk winds beneath towering eucalypts and strangler figs, leading to a viewing platform where a delicate cascade tumbles over volcanic rock into a rock pool below. If you’re lucky, you might even spot turtles sunbaking or a shy platypus gliding through the water.
Joalah Section, Dapsang Drive, Tamborine Mountain
Sunflower on Kents
Blooming during January to March, Sunflowers on Kents fields abound in beautiful yellow sunflowers that you’re welcome to frolic through for the ultimate boost of serotonin.
Your entry includes blooms of your very own — each person is welcome to pick six flowers to take home. Plus, provided they are leashed, dogs are welcome to join in the fun.
10 Kents Lagoon Road, Kalbar
Now that you have the best things to do in the Scenic Rim covered, expand your exploration further afield. This accommodation in Mount Tamborine is perfect for a weekend escape, or if you prefer to take things coastal, you’ll discover the best Gold Coast accommodation right here in our guide.
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