Boonah sculptor, Christopher Trotter, is close to revealing the new town clock and will discuss his progress during Open Studios in Boonah this weekend.
Chris is working with local horologist, David Bland, to create the Blumbergville Clock. It will replace the simple Boonah town clock, which ticked its last tock in April.
A public call for donations of old farm machinery and other historically-significant items was successful and some of the donations will feature in the finished clock, which Chris promises will be wacky, zany and a real conversation starter.
This weekend you’ll find Chris in the Council forecourt in High St Boonah, along with some of his latest creations.
The Blumbergville Clock will be officially unveiled in the coming months.
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Clock’s ticking for Chris’s latest creation
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
Scenic Rim showcased in new Visitor Guide
Monday, May 13th, 2013
The region’s spectacular scenery, local attractions and diverse range of recreational activities are all highlighted in the new Scenic Rim Visitor Guide, released this week.
The 36-page glossy Visitor Guide offers an insight into the Scenic Rim’s fascinating natural history, its people, places and annual events.
Mayor John Brent said the guide gives visitors a comprehensive overview of all there is to see and do throughout the region.
“The Scenic Rim has long been a popular tourism destination, offering a vast array of experiences to suit everyone from couples and families to cultural tourists and adventure-seekers,” he said.
“The region’s picturesque natural environment provides endless opportunities for outdoor pursuits such as bushwalking, bird watching, fishing, boating, camping and even glamping.
“We have a rich cultural heritage, thriving arts community and of course a food and wine industry that is second to none. These unique and treasured facets of our region are featured in the new guide.”
Many of the Scenic Rim’s most recognised personalities are profiled in the guide, including business people, artists, winemakers, retailers, farmers and adventurers.
The guide also features a calendar of the region’s major annual events and an easy-to-read list of the ‘must do experiences’ in the Scenic Rim’s main towns and villages.
The Scenic Rim Visitor Guide, featuring a stunning shot of Mt Barney on the cover, is available from all Council Customer Service Centres, Libraries and Visitor Information Centres.
Alternatively, the guide can be viewed online.
Treat mum to a scenic escape in the Lost World
Friday, April 26th, 2013
This Mother’s Day escape the crowds and take your mum for a scenic escape in the Lost World Valley for a festival of food, wine and art.
Arts in the Olives is being staged on Sunday May 12 under the olive trees in the Scenic Rim’s magical Lost World Valley, about 90 minutes from Brisbane. The day features artist workshops, artisan stalls, live music, gourmet food and wine tasting.
It’s part of the Scenic Rim Regional Council’s Open Studios of the Scenic Rim, a month-long celebration of the region’s arts community.
Arts in the Olives is a popular annual festival of food and art, where visitors can learn batik, blacksmithing, sculpture, landscape painting, photography, relief woodcarving, rug making and much more. Children’s workshops are also available. Book early for the workshops to avoid missing out.
This year Arts in the Olives has a Textiles and Textures emphasis and features award-winning textile artist Therese Flynn Clark, Sandra Pearce and rug maker Bec Anderson.
If you think your mum would prefer a slower pace, pack your blanket and relax by the stage to enjoy the great local, live entertainment.
Dine out on the Scenic Rim’s finest food and wine, which will available for sale, along with plenty of local art. (more…)
Nostalgia Festival rolls into town
Friday, April 26th, 2013
Tamborine Mountain will be transformed from May 3 to 5 when the Garter Belts and Gasoline Nostalgia Festival rolls into town.
The festival is a celebration of hot rods and rockabilly that runs across the long weekend.
Multiple events will be held across the weekend, featuring cars, music, fashion and food.
It’s visually exciting and offers a great day out for all ages. Don’t miss the Rockabilly Ball on Friday Night at the Vonda Youngman Centre, or the Hot Rod Carnivale on Sunday between 9am and 5pm at the Tamborine Showground.
The Saturday Night Meltdown promises guests some of the best live music they’ve ever heard. Tickets are limited to this event.
Other events include the Kustom Kulture Art Exhibition, The Vintage Soap Box Derby and the Pin-up Contest.
Full details online
Scenic Rim wineries host jazz events
Friday, March 29th, 2013
Scenic Rim wine, spectacular views and sensational jazz … what a way to spend the weekend.
Two of the region’s vineyards are hosting Wine and Jazz events during April.
On April 14, the Bunjurgen Estate Vineyard will host the exciting Clem Four Jazz Band from 11am. Enjoy fine food, wine and contemporary music from beneath the shade of the Ironbark trees.
Tickets are $25 and children under 16 are free.
Local producers will be selling olives, cheese, gelato, jams, pottery and wood ware.
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On April 21, Scenic Rim jazz band, The Fassifern Five, will provide the entertainment at Normanby Wines at Harrisville.
Jazz in the Courtyard will run from 11am to 3pm. Tickets are $25 and include hot finger food and great entertainment.
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Radio crew coming to Boonah
Friday, March 29th, 2013
Come to Boonah on Saturday April 6, when the River 949 radio team will be broadcasting live from the centre of town.
It’s part of a three-month promotional campaign, organised by the Scenic Rim Regional Council.
River 949 will broadcast from the Boonah Council forecourt in High Street from 9am to 1pm.
Many of the region’s tourism operators will be featured during the broadcast, and there will be some great giveaways up for grabs.
A mini tourism expo will be held in Boonah to coincide with the outside broadcast, so come and meet some of the Scenic Rim’s tourism operators and discover the range of experiences on offer.
Major promo campaign starts this month
Tuesday, March 5th, 2013
The Scenic Rim Regional Council is participating in a major promotional campaign, which will run in major media outlets from March to May.
The campaign will feature many different promotions and events and started in Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall Visitor Information Centre this week.
Call into the VIC, collect our Visitor Guide and speak to the staff about planning your visit to the Scenic Rim.
The region will also take centre stage on the Road Ahead website and on radio station River 949.
River 949 will be offering listeners a number of fantastic Scenic Rim giveaways over a two-week period and will be broadcasting from Boonah on April 6.
If you are in Brisbane on March 23 and 24 call into the Brisbane Holiday and Travel Show at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Bank, and speak to the staff at the Scenic Rim stand.
The stand is a collaboration between the Scenic Rim Regional Council, the Tamborine Mountain Chamber of Commerce, Scenic Rim Escapes and Scenic Rim Tourism. Information on many of the region’s operators and activities will be available from the Travel Show.
The Bunyip wins Awards
Tuesday, March 5th, 2013
The Bunyip Scenic Rim Resort has been voted South East Queensland’s best small hotel and among Australia’s top-three hotels for romance.
The resort, which is located on a spectacular plateau on the western side of Mt French near Boonah, was recognised at the recent Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2013.
The Traveller’s Choice Awards are the result of endorsements from millions of real travellers.
The Bunyip was voted Australia’s third-best hotel for romance in this year’s awards, beaten to the top spot by Qualia Resort on Hamilton Island.
It was also named the sixth-best small hotel in Australia and the best small hotel in South East Queensland. (more…)
Spend Easter in the Scenic Rim
Tuesday, March 5th, 2013
Visit the Scenic Rim these Easter holidays and enjoy a local celebration of the season.
The renowned Moogerah Passion Play will be staged in an open-air Amphitheatre on the banks of Lake Moogerah over the Easter long-weekend.
Many of the region’s accommodation operators have also planned a good mix of activities with appeal for young and old.
Plan your Scenic Rim Easter now. (more…)
New Visitor Guide on its way
Tuesday, March 5th, 2013
The Scenic Rim Regional Council’s tourism team has been on location for the revamped Visitor Guide.
The new Guide will be available from Visitor Information Centres later this year and will feature information on the Scenic Rim’s towns and villages, restaurants, hotels, B&Bs and natural attractions.
You’ll also meet some of the region’s fabulous locals.