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Subscribe The Best Things to do in the Scenic Rim – Where to Eat, Stay & Play
Discover a serene, country paradise that’s home to some of Queensland’s most bountiful produce. We’ve curated the best things to do in the Scenic Rim for the escape of a lifetime.
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 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 worth uncovering.
Jack Stuart (formerly of Gauge and Congress Wine) is the brains behind Blume’s concept and is passionate about creating memorable dining experiences. The menu is a simple “chef’s choice” approach, with dishes that are anything but. Wielding top-quality, fresh local product and plentiful experience in fine fare, Stuart plates up unforgettable food.
The menu is conjured from local produce, some as close as the neighbouring garden. 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.
It’s the kind of place worth going out of your way for – and exactly the sort of local gem that makes the Scenic Rim so special.
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 frame the horizon.
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.
Each plate is thoughtfully paired with one of Kooroomba’s own wines for a perfect complement, creating a dining experience that’s relaxed yet refined, and undeniably rooted in the region.
Kooroomba Vineyard & Lavender Farm, 168 F M Bells Road, Mount Alford
Scenic Rim Farm Shop
What could be more delightfully quaint than visiting a farm shop in a beautiful region of rolling hills, fresh flowers, and phenomenal food?
The Scenic Rim Farm Shop is an absolute must-do when it comes to narrowing down the list of the best things to do in the Scenic Rim, for a few reasons. Nestled under jacarandas and surrounded by active farms, the 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
Sarabah Estate Vineyard
One of the Scenic Rim’s best-kept secrets is a stunning winery that transports you to a languid European summer. Sarabah Estate Vineyard is a family-owned estate that couples exemplary wine and food with an idyllic setting in the foothills of the Scenic Rim.
Perfect for a romantic date setting or a girl’s weekend activity, the true hospitality and the beautiful setting make this winery one of the best things to do in the Scenic Rim.
46 Rymera Road, Sarabah
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. Recognised as a 2024 Best of Queensland Experience, this Scenic Rim accommodation prides itself on offering a unique, rural luxury experience.
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 – Mount French Lodge is the perfect setting to see the Scenic Rim in its element.
139 Lutter Road, Charlwood
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Spicers Hidden Vale
Spicers have a way of crafting the perfect scenic escapes, and the Hidden Vale is no exception to the rule. Combining the rustic aesthetic of a traditional Brisbane homestead with thoughtful design, the accommodation is both serene and luxurious, ensuring it ticks all the boxes when it comes to the idyllic Scenic Rim escape.
During your stay on Spicers’ 12,000-acre property, there are a number of accommodation options available to you. Relax in a two or four-bedroom cottage, cosy up in a luxury cabin, settle into a sumptuous suite or valley view room.
Don’t let the farmhouse appeal fool you, every part of this stay is steeped in luxury, comfort and just the right amount of modernity, right down to the delightful (and chef-hatted) Homage Restaurant that serves modern Australian food with a hint of European influence scattered throughout. The kitchen’s commitment to sustainability and self-sufficiency is evidenced through their 89-bed market garden, beehives, animal nursery, smoke house and preserving room, all of which support them to continue plating up some of the region’s most flavourful produce.
617 Grandchester Mount Mort Road, Grandchester
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Binna Burra Lodge
For a Scenic Rim stay that has it all – look no further than Binna Burra Lodge. Renowned for its comfort and luxury, this charming accommodation in the Lamington National Park is an incredible escape for anyone seeking an escape from the city.
You can choose your own adventure here at the 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.
A stay here at the Lodge is one of the best things to do in the Scenic Rim thanks to it’s position in the national park, and proximity to the stunning Coomera Falls.
1040 Binna Burra Road, Beechmont
Beechmont Estate
For a serene and secluded getaway in the Scenic Rim, look no further than Beechmont Estate. Just 90 minutes from Brisbane and 45 minutes from the Gold Coast lies a 75-acre property that shoulders the Heritage-listed Lamington National Park.
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. 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 on site, 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.
Sitchu Tip: In our opinion, Beechmont Estate is best experienced in the wintertime, for that extra romantic, cosy factor. Snuggle up by the fireplace in your room, or sink into a warm bathtub with a glass of bubbles for complete and utter relaxation.
422 Binna Burra Road, Beechmont
Things to do in the Scenic Rim – Play
Summer Land Camels
One of the Scenic Rim’s most unique experiences is the Summer Land Camel Farm. This authentic, working camel farm welcomes guests for rides, farm tours, and tastings of the camel milk and milk products that are produced on site.
Just 45 minutes from Brisbane, Summer Land is situated in the volcanic crater of the Scenic Rim, on fertile soil and surrounded by beautiful views of the Flinders Peak. 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
To see Tamborine in a whole new way, the Rainforest Skywalk is one of the best things to do in the Scenic Rim. The entire walk is just 1.5 kilometres, traversing 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 thirty 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 on what you might spot on your walk.
333 Geissmann Drive, Mount Tamborine
Hike the Curtis Falls Track
Tucked into the lush rainforest of Tamborine National Park, Curtis Falls is the kind of nature escape that feels worlds away — despite being less than an hour from the city. 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. Ideal for an easy morning walk or a cool break between winery visits, Curtis Falls is proof that big beauty can come in small (1.1km) packages.
Joalah Section, Dapsang Drive, Tamborine Mountain
Sunflower on Kents
A picturesque setting in the Scenic Rim – Sunflowers on Kents is the kind of field you’d expect to see as you scroll through Pinterest. Blooming during XX to XX, when in season, the field abounds 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.
From $20 per person, six flowers included.
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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