Did someone say long weekend?
Just when you thought the summer holidays were over you hear there’s still the January long weekend to go!
Spend your Australia Day long weekend exploring the Scenic Rim.
Here are some local ideas:
Summer Land Camels.
Spend the day with the camels. 26 Jan
Mt Barney Lodge. Photo by Ben Blanche.
Have a Sunday session at Mt Barney Lodge. 26 Jan
Flanagan’s Reserve. Photo: Flanagan’s Reserve.
Stay in the Scenic Rim
Discover a welcoming spirit and good old country hospitality like no other. Get back to the bush with a weekend at one of the Scenic Rim’s many local camping and glamping spots. And check out the region’s wide range of accommodation including bed and breakfasts, cottages, retreats and lodges, cottages and farm stays!
Paul Lee of Greenlee Farm. Photo by Luke Marsden for Scenic Rim Eat Local Week.
Explore Greenlee Macadamia Orchard – 25 Jan
Learn how macadamia nuts are grown and processed! Wander the orchard, explore the processing sheds and taste the product on a Greenlee Macadamia Farm tour!
O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyard.
Have a gourmet BBQ or picnic beside Canungra Creek. 24-27 Jan
Get a gorgeous homestead picnic basket or BBQ basket for two, with your choice of O’Reilly’s wine or craft beers, and set up beside Canungra Creak at O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards. Alternatively, dine in style at the Vintage Restaurant. Live music from noon to 3pm both Saturday and Sunday. Stay the weekend! Book directly with O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat to make the most of their Australia Day weekend specials!
The Green Shed, Tamborine Mountain. Photo: Christine Sharp for Eat Local.
Eat local on Tamborine Mountain
The rich, red alluvial soil sustains a bounty of glorious fresh food on the mountain. Stock up at a roadside stall; or visit the Green Shed Markets on Sunday morning for a selection of just-picked organic produce. Check out the Tamborine Mountain State School Markets while you’re there, too!
Rowing Queensland regatta.
Take in the regatta action. 24-26 Jan
Pull up a picnic blanket beside Lake Wyaralong and take in all the action of the Queensland State Championship Regatta. Spectator entry is free, and food and drinks will be available for purchase from our very own locals, Ants Fruit Market!
Lake Moogerah. Photo: Trevor Worden for Visit Scenic Rim.
Enjoy the Scenic Rim’s three lakes
BYO kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddle board, or hire one from a local operator at Lake Moogerah, Lake Maroon and Lake Wyaralong. There’s some fantastic fishing to be had in the region, too. Drop a line from your boat or try your luck from the shore. Read more: fishing and water sports.
St Bernard Hotel, Tamborine Mountain. Photo by Trevor Worden for Visit Scenic Rim.
Tuck into some pub grub
Drop into one of our welcoming country pubs for a hearty feed and a cool drink. You’ll love the Canungra Hotel, St Bernard’s Hotel, the Royal Hotel Harrisville, the Royal Hotel Kalbar, the Beaudesert Hotel and more.
Beaudesert Race Club.
Spend the day trackside. 26 Jan
Round up your friends and head to the Beaudesert Race Club Australia Day event. Free BBQ from 11am – 12.30pm, and free entry!
Pet-friendly Barney Creek Vineyard Cottages.
Take your canine friend for a pawfect outing
Pack the ball, the lead and pet food and check out these pet-friendly destinations for your perfect Australia Day long weekend escape.
Head to the Bearded Dragon Hotel – 25-27 January
Free live music and free activities! Be sure to check out the free crocodile and reptile show, cane toad racing, kids activities, lamington scoffing, and more. Book a table and bring the whole family for lunch.
Have Australia Day at Kooralbyn – 26 January
Head to The Pavilion Tavern’s massive Australia Day BBQ. There’ll be live entertainment, fun activities and more from noon.
Fair Dinkum Friday at Flavours Cafe Boonah.
Party at Flavours Cafe, Boonah – 24 January
Book dinner at Flavours Cafe, Boonah, to enjoy their Fair Dinkum Friday event from 6pm – 8pm. There’ll be wine tasting with David from Bunjurgen Estate Vineyard, and live music from local group ‘Nobody’s Baby‘. Book to stay at Milford Country Cottages nearby and make a weekend of it!
Fassifern Sports Club.
