Scenic Rim Latest News
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December 20th, 2011
WHEN Leona Taylor opened the flaps to her Ketchup’s Bank Glamping tents in the Scenic Rim she had a good idea of who her market would be.
Six months later, Leona has discovered the Glamping market is much wider than she could ever have imagined.
She’s welcomed visitors aged in their early 20s to their 80s, all attracted by the prospect of enjoying the simplicity of camping without the hassles.
It’s camping, but not as we know it.
Sure there’s a tent and a private campfire but there’s also comfy queen-sized beds, luxurious linen, hot showers and a well-equipped camp kitchen. Pack your clothes and yourself and virtually everything else is provided by Leona. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: camping, cannon creek, glamping, Ketchups Bank Glamping
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November 29th, 2011
Binna Burra Lodge’s luxury Sky Lodge will open in late December, offering visitors the opportunity to stay in the heart of the National Park in self-contained comfort.
The Sky Lodges are surrounded by World Heritage-listed Lamington National park and offer a luxurious accommodation alternative to the traditional Mountain Lodge.
Accommodation includes studios, one-bedroom, two and three-bedroom apartments in buildings which have been constructed from stone and timber.
The Sky Lodges are environmentally sensitive, solar-passive and energy efficient in their design.
All apartments feature spectacular north-facing views of the Coomera and Numinbah Valleys.
Binna Burra Mountain Lodge was first conceived by tourism pioneers Arthur Groom and Romeo Lahey.
Make a booking now.
Tags: Binna Burra Mountain Lodge, coming soon, Sky Lodges
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November 29th, 2011
Escape the crowds and the city heat this holiday season and escape to the cool climes of the Scenic Rim.
Relax under a rainforest canopy in one of our eight National Parks. Swim in one of our three dams, or curl up under the shade of a tree in this beautiful region.
If you want to see the Scenic Rim’s natural beauty, one of the best ways to get a true sense of the region is on foot. A new guide outlines some of the Scenic Rim’s favourite walks.
The Scenic Rim Regional Council, in conjunction with Brisbane Marketing, recently compiled a guide to the region’s top 30 National Park walks.
Find out more
Tags: cool down, dams, rainforest, swimming, Top 30 walks of the Scenic Rim
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November 29th, 2011
The Queensland Museum and the Scenic Rim Regional Council have just released the Wildlife of the Scenic Rim Guide.
It’s the third in a series of guides which document the region’s natural environment.
The Guide will be available for purchase for $9.95 through the Queensland Museum Explorer Shop and the Scenic Rim Visitor Information Centres at Canungra, Tamborine Mountain, Beaudesert, Rathdowney and Boonah. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Queensland Museums, visitor information centres, Wildlife Guide
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November 29th, 2011
Spicers Peak Lodge, a stunning mountain retreat in the Scenic Rim, won the Best Luxury Accommodation Award at the recent Queensland Tourism Awards.
The retreat has long been the toast of the state’s tourism industry, winning the award in 2006, 2007 and 2010.
The awards were presented at a gala event in Brisbane last month and are recognised as the industry’s most prestigious awards program.
The Scenic Rim Regional Council’s Destination Marketing was also recognised as a finalist in the Richard Power Award for Tourism Award.
Witches Falls Cottages at Tamborine Mountain was a finalist in the hosted accommodation category and O’Reillys Valley Vineyard was a finalist in the Tourism Wineries, Distilleries and Boutique Breweries category. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: O'Reillys Canungra Valley Vineyeard, Queensland Tourism Awards, Spicers Peak Lodge, Witches Falls Cottages
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November 29th, 2011
Scenic Rim Regional Council’s Tourism Development Co-ordinator, Cathie Johnston, talks about why she loves nothing better than getting some ‘Vitamin Me’ in the Scenic Rim.
The Scenic Rim, as both our backyard and as a greater destination, offers a perfect fit of experiences with Vitamin Me. We are, in fact, one of Queensland’s richest sources of Vitamin Me. With our World Heritage-listed values and qualities, you could even quite confidently make the claim that Scenic Rim offers one of the highest concentrations anywhere on earth.
And where else do we find evidence of Vitamin Me, apart from our amazing natural assets?
Right here in our communities, in our people, and in our experiences … that’s where! Read the rest of this entry »
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November 29th, 2011
Spoil yourself at the 2012 Yoga & Wellbeing Workshop, being hosted by Pethers Rainforest Retreat at Tamborine Mountain.
Pethers is one of the region’s finest rainforest retreats and from February 19 to 22 will host a journey of self-discovery.
The workshop offers a unique combination of yoga, nutritional lectures and guidance, meditation, massage, rainforest walks, relaxation and superb cuisine.
Balance all aspects of your life and take a journey of self discovery.
Find out more
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November 29th, 2011
Scenic Rim tourism operators have been in the news recently, promoting the fabulous experiences they offer visitors.
Pam and Doug Hardgrave and their Lillydale Farmstay were featured in the Sunday Mail as part of the Tourism Queensland Pledge promotion.
The Sunday Mail is Queensland’s biggest circulating newspaper and the coverage celebrated the Hardgrave’s achievements and the unique experience they offer holidaymakers.
A newer operator, Tim Scarisbrick and his EcoSafaris Queensland, were recently featured on Queensland Weekender. Tim conducts boutique tours of the Scenic Rim. He offers a home pick-up service and says his wine and food tours are proving very popular. Queensland Weekender featured a tour which took in Queen Mary Falls, Spring Creek Mountain Cafe, Destiny Boonah’s Eco Tour and a glass of Australian champagne at sunset.
National Geographic China recently asked Tim to take them on a tour of the Scenic Rim. Watch the National Geographic video now.
Albert River Wines, Wallaby Ridge Retreat and Balloon Hot Air were all featured in a travel piece which ran in the Gold Coast Bulletin’s Paradise Magazine.
Tags: EcoSafaris Queensland, Lillydale Farmstay, National Geographic, Queensland Weekender
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November 29th, 2011
Dorothy O’Sullivan chose to celebrate her 98th birthday by flying high above the Scenic Rim in a hot air balloon.
Dorothy revealed that age is no barrier to having fun when she took to the skies recently with the Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Company.
Hot air ballooning is man’s oldest form of flight and has been around for 228 years.
Friends encouraged Dorothy to chase her long-held dream of flying in a hot air balloon and as a birthday surprise her family booked her flight.
The Hot Air Balloon Company operates over the Ipswich, Scenic Rim and Somerset regions.
Chief Pilot Graeme Day says Dorothy had a great time and enjoyed her ballooning experience.
“ This is one part of my job that I really love, the gift of sharing with people their first
balloon experience,” he says.
“I love revealing how hot air balloons work and flying our balloon over this stunning region.
“At the moment with Jacaranda’s in bloom and the countryside is green again.
“All this and it’s only 30 minutes from the Brisbane CBD.”
Dorothy declared her first balloon flight was a ‘beautiful surprise’ for her 98th birthday.
Floating Images offers morning flights all year round. This tranquil form of transport allows people to view the scenery of the heritage city of Ipswich and the Scenic Rim region, a diverse and beautiful region set against the spectacular natural backdrop of the Great Dividing Range.
Find out more at www.floatingimages.com.au
Tags: Floating Images, Hot Air Ballooning
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November 29th, 2011
The Scenic Rim Regional Council launched the Visit Scenic Rim website and Scenic Rim destination brand two years ago and since then has delivered a wealth of benefits to the industry.
Since the launch in November 2009 the Council has worked with the tourism industry to deliver a range of initiatives and build on the brand which focuses on the region’s natural attractions, including the diverse mountain ranges, the World Heritage-listed rainforests and the local people.
If your business is not taking advantage of the free opportunities provided by the Council’s Tourism and Economic Development Department make contact now.
Some of the BENEFITS for local tourism businesses provided by Scenic Rim Regional Council include: Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: benefits for tourism industry, Scenic Rim Regional Council
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View a selection of the videos that showcase the Scenic Rim Region.
