Visit the Scenic Rim in October, Spring is a beautiful time to see us. Read our monthly Events E-blast for details of this month’s Scenic Rim events. If there’s an upcoming event you would like listed, or if you want your event added to the Regional Events Calendar on www.visitscenicrim.com.au, please send the details to tourism@scenicrim.qld.gov.au.

If you’re heading to the Scenic Rim for one of our October events, why not stay for the weekend? Our local businesses are offering a range of Spring Specials … so why not choose your own experience!

October Events @ a glance:

ARTS & CULTURE
• Graeme Connors
• Judy Stone
• Simon Tedeschi and Ian Cooper
• The Well
• The Delltones

GREAT OUTDOORS
• Hang Gliding Classic Championships
• Boot Camp with Commando Steve
• O’Reilly’s Themed Weekends
• Paragliding Cup Championships

SOMETHING DIFFERENT
• The Scenic Rim Leisure Show
• Boonah Orchid Show and Sarcholius Festival
• Dairy Heritage Day
• Desert Inx Tattoo Bike and Art Exhibition
• Kalbar Country Day

Graeme Connors in Concert
8 October, The Centre, Beaudesert

With the release of his new album ‘Still Walking’, Graeme Connors is back on the road touring the country. ‘Still Walking’ trumpets an undeniable reminder that the singer-songwriter is indeed still making great Australian music that speaks directly to our lives and our stories.
Tickets are $44.50 for adults, $37.50 for seniors and concessions. To find out more, or to book tickets go to www.liveatthecentre.com.au or phone 5540 5050.

Judy Stone - A Musical Journey
15 October, The Cultural Centre, Boonah

What Judy Stone lacks in height she makes up for in voice. Hear Judy belt out the songs of the Bandstand era during her musical journey. She continues to be one of the country’s most popular female entertainers and has performed with top international artists including Sir Harry Secombe, Rolf Harris and Johnny Mathis.
Tickets are $16.00 for adults, $14.40 for foundation adults and $12.50 for groups of 10+. To find out more, or to book tickets go to www.liveatthecentre.com.au or phone 5463 1524.

Simon Tedeschi & Ian Cooper
16 October, The Zamia Theatre, North Tamborine

Musical stars in their own right, Simon Tedeschi and Ian Cooper come together to present a joyous and dynamic journey of musical wizardry.
Performing everything from Bach to Brubeck, the pair love performing and it shows. Ian and Simon leave audiences on their feet and calling for more. “Putting Tedeschi and Cooper together is like mixing nitro with glycerine - an explosion of musical virtuosity,” says James Morrison. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience musical talent of this level.
All tickets are $55.00. To find out more, or to book tickets, go to www.liveatthecentre.com.au or phone 5540 5050.

The Well
22 October, The Centre, Beaudesert

The Well is presented by the Goat Track Theatre Company, which is committed to the creation of original theatrical works with young people for young people. The Well is a play about ‘community fear’ and the terrible places it can take us when it is unchecked by reason and compassion. The Well touches on real community issues and is very powerful for the audience.
Tickets are $29.50 for adults, $22.50 for seniors and students 14+, $22.00 for adults and $15.50 for students of schools/ groups 20+. To find out more, or to book tickets, go to www.liveatthecentre.com.au or phone 5540 5050.

The Delltones - A Musical Journey
28 October, The Cultural Centre, Boonah

The fabulous multi award winning Delltones celebrate their musical journey through exciting and colourful performances, entertaining and energising fans with their highly polished DooWop harmonies and the unique voice of Peewee Wilson.
Audiences still scream and shout and will leave singing and dancing to this powerful music. If you only go out once this year, don’t miss the Delltones Live.
Tickets are $49.50 for adults, $45.90 for concessions, foundation adults and groups of 10+ and $26.00 for children under 12. To find out more, or to book tickets, go to www.liveatthecentre.com.au or phone 5463 1524.

Hang Gliding Classic Championships
2- 9 October, Canungra

This year’s Hang Gliding Classic Championships have been rated AA, making it one of the top four scoring competitions in Australia this season. This event is now in its 10th year and is growing stronger each year. Come along and watch the professionals in a beautiful setting and enjoy everything that Canungra has to offer.
For more information about the Hang Gliding Championships, contact Ken Hill 0418188655 or log on to www.hangglidequeensland.com.au.

Boot Camp with Commando Steve
10- 13 October/ 24- 27 October, Binna Burra Mountain Lodge

Kick start your life with a 3-day empowering course in beautiful Lamington National Park. Commando Steve, as seen on the ‘Biggest Loser’, will push you to your limit and get the best out of you. The camp is three nights and four days with daily training sessions with The Commando, as well as adventure activities and nutrition training. Phone 1300 246 622 or log on to www.binnaburralodge.com.au

October is a busy month at O’Reillys which is offering a range of events so diverse there’s sure to be something to suit everyone.

Wellbeing Weekend
15- 17, O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, Canungra

Kick-start a healthy lifestyle with an opportunity to focus on you. This invigorating experience combines fitness, health and fun.

Nature Conscious Retreat
22- 24 October, O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, Canungra

Nature Conscious Retreats allow you to de-stress, detox and commune with nature. Professional Holistic Counsellor, Dr Lilliana Corredor, offers guidance through meditation. Clear your mind and uplift your spirit with inspirational meditation sessions on the banks of a waterfall or at the roots of ancient millenarian trees.

Stinson Walk
30 October, O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, Canungra

Follow in the footsteps of Bernard O’Reilly on his heroic 1937 discovery of the Stinson wreck and its survivors. This program offers experienced bushwalkers the opportunity to visit some of the spectacular areas of Lamington and surrounds that can’t be accessed by graded pathways.

32nd Annual Forest Weekend
29- 31 October, O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, Canungra

Join Bill McDonald (Queensland Herbarium) and a team of expert leaders for an introduction into the complex world of the rainforest. Learn about the different make-up of trees and leaves within the forest.

33rd Annual Bird Week
31 October- 7 November

Bird Week is an internationally acclaimed festival of birds and features key ornithologists and guest lecturers from around Australia. A unique program of activities is offered to ‘birdos’ which includes guided walks, 4WD excursions, lectures, spotlighting, bird counts and audio visual presentations.
Call 1800 688 722 or go to www.oreillys.com.au

Paragliding Cup Championships
23- 30 October, Canungra

Now in its 10th year, this competition is billed as ‘nature’s purest form of flying’. It attracts up to 85 pilots – from Australia and overseas - and many more spectators.
Go to www.canungracup.org for details.

The Scenic Rim Leisure Show
15- 17 October, Beaudesert Showgrounds

This event is ideal for the outdoors explorer. Come along for three days of leisure activities including caravanning, camping, boating, fishing, 4-wheel driving, dirt biking, rock climbing, abseiling, canoeing, trail riding, mountain biking and more. Exhibits include live fishing demonstrations, a 4WD training track and motorbike riding demonstrations. There’s also Motorhomes, 5th wheelers, Caravans, Campers, Boats and off-road bikes on display.
The show is open daily from 9am to 6pm.
Go to www.leisureshow.com.au or contact Gary Baker on 0404 084 830.

Boonah Orchid Show and Sarcholius Festival
16- 17 October, Macquarie Street, Boonah High School

This show features hundreds of orchids from up to 40 exhibitors. Orchids will be offered for sale so you can create your own orchid garden at home. Doors open on Saturday from 9am to 4pm and Sunday from 9am to 2pm Sunday. Entry is $3.
For more information about the Boonah Orchid Show, contact Dennis on 5464 6666.

Dairy Heritage Day
23 October, Brisbane Street, Beaudesert Museum

The historical society of Beaudesert will hold its annual Dairy Heritage Day to celebrate the dairy industry’s contribution to the Scenic Rim area. In days gone by, there were more than 500 dairy farms in the region, and the numbers have gradually dwindled to about 12 farms today. Dairy Heritage Day will include displays of old equipment and dairy memorabilia and a butter-making demonstration.
Go to www.beaudesertmuseum.org.au for more details.

Desert Inx Tattoo, Bike and Art Exhibition
23 October, Albert Street, Beaudesert Showgrounds

Come along and support many forms of material art, tattoos, custom bikes and all types of custom airbrush items. People of all ages, backgrounds and interests will come together – there’s something for everyone, even the kids.
Gates are open from 10am- 11pm. Admission prices are $18 for adults, $12 for children 6- 16 and $50 for family passes.
Go to www.detonatedpromotions.com for more information.

Kalbar Country Day
30 October, Kalbar Showgrounds

The Kalbar Country Day is here again and this year the day will have a major make- over with a new theme and a host of new activities. This year’s theme is a hay festival and activities and entertainment include pumpkin rolling, the Kalbar Kapers, country bands, fashion parades, rides for the children and more than 60 market stalls. The hay sculpture competition is a major part of the event with a major prize of $500 being offered for the best hay sculpture. You can see them around Kalbar in the lead-up to the day. Bring the family, entry is free. Gates are open from 8.30am to 2pm.
For more information call Tim Eltham on (07) 5463 7070 or email krop@kalbar.org.au.

Phone 1300 881 164 for a copy of the new Scenic Rim tourism brochure