The Scenic Rim Farm Gate Trail is happening this Sunday, April 28 from 9am to 3pm with freshly picked produce, alpaca cuddles and goat giggles, farm walks and wine tasting right around the corner.
It’s the much loved and highly anticipated day when the farmers, growers, producers, winemakers, brewers, distillers and flavour-makers across the famous region open their gates to celebrate where food comes from. From cuddles with lambs at Towri Sheep Cheeses to fresh produce straight from the paddocks of local farms, picnic selfies with alpacas, incredible Christmas Creek garlic, stocking up on artisan dairy products and learning more about farming from the farmers, to beer and ice cream tasting at Scenic Rim Brewery, flower walks at Elderflower Farm, wandering the vines at the region’s vineyards, visitors leave with full stomachs and a love for the Scenic Rim region, its produce and its people.
At just over an hour from both Brisbane and the Gold Coast – it’s the perfect day trip, or weekend away.
Full information at destinationscencirim.com.au and at @destinationscenicrim and on Facebook.
Here’s the farm gates open this Sunday:
Visit Australia’s largest Camel Dairy for an authentic paddock to plate experience. Free entry, Camel feeding and petting, Cafe, Farm Shop, Farm Tour & Taste, Camel Rides, Cameleer Experience and more. 8 Charles Chauvel Dr, Harrisville, (07) 5467 1707.
Ellia’s Garden
Ellia’s Garden is a market garden set in the beautiful Scenic Rim, at the base of the Great Dividing Range with access to mountain top views. The market garden offers a wide range of seasonal fruit and vegetables which you can purchase. 1819 Tarome Road, Moorang.
Naughty Little Kids goat dairy make cheese and gelati using the milk from their herd of goats. All products are gluten, egg, nut, soy, coconut, & gelatine free. Bring and esky and ice brick. Attention seeking goats will be looking for pats and you can purchase a bottle to feed them. 1531 Ipswich Boonah Road, Peak Crossing.
Valley Pride Produce
Valley Pride Produce is a 5th generation, family owned, vegetable growing farm just five minutes from Moogerah Dam. Growing a wide range of green leafy bunch vegetables this family pour their heart and soul into growing produce and they love the challenges and the lifestyle that farming offers. 83 Scholl Rd, Charlwood, 0423 943 988.
Scenic Rim Farm Shop (dog friendly)
Shop for a range of locally grown produce at the home of the Scenic Rim Farm Box and meet the farmers and the team from Scenic Rim Farm Shop under stunning 120 year old Jacaranda Trees. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings, café, flower farm, and baby chickens for the kids to hold while you’re there. Book online to avoid the lunch queue & guarantee your seat. 541 Kents Lagoon Road, Kalbar 0493 437 220.
Elderflower Farm is a boutique flower farm and shop set in the grounds of the Scenic Rim Farm Shop. Stroll around the beautiful flower field and enjoy shopping in the rustic flower and garden shop. Have fun making your own flower crown at the DIY flower crown station, running all day for the Farm Gate Trail. 541 Kents Lagoon Road, Kalbar 0427 345 528.
Olive View Estate Scenic Rim (dog friendly)
Olive View Estate is a beautiful 700 tree olive farm close to Boonah & Kalbar. The perfect place for the whole family to have a picnic and enjoy live music on stage, breaky and lunch from the food trucks, coffee, refreshing old fashioned sodas and kombucha and to shop our olive products in the 1950s vintage restored bus “Myrtle” stocked to the brim full of delicious farm made goodies, relishes, dehydrated citrus, honey & seasonings. Feed the sheep (bring cut up apples and carrots) and explore the olive grove to soak in the views. 58 Kulgun Rd, Boonah. 0448 168 817.
Check out the shelves full of local craft beer, local produce, and Dutch delicacies. Market stalls will be at the brewery. Bookings are essential. 898 Reckumpilla St, Mount Alford. (07) 5463 0412.
Just 10 kms from Boonah, their Chambourcin and Shiraz vines produce their legendary Rose styles: their much-appreciated lighter style of Shiraz; their sensational and highly regarded Shiraz Verjuice; and their acclaimed Ruby and Tawny Fortifieds. Stop in and see Dave! 121 Brent Road Bunjurgen.
Oaky Creek Farm and Harvest Cafe (dog friendly)
Oaky Creek Farm & Harvest Cafe grow a variety of seasonal produce all of which will be available at the cafe along with a takeaway breakfast and lunch menu, coffee and real fruit ice-creams. Take in the stunning views of Innisplain and enjoy a self-guided farm tour. 208 Oaky Creek Road, Oaky Creek. 0459 818 794.
Christmas Creek Garlic
Chemical free grown garlic on our farm we also have raw / smoked/black garlic and garlic seasonings/rubs. 316 Christmas Creek Road, Christmas Creek.
Enjoy wonderful locally produced wines and delicious food from the Two French Chefs Menu or grab a picnic blanket and enjoy a wine and Charcuterie board on the lawn – live music every weekend. 1660 Beaudesert Boonah Road, Wyaralong. 0455 221 895.
You’ll be able to enjoy takeaway cheese platters that can be enjoyed in the garden, scrumptious takeaway lunch options, full access to the Towri Shop, a range of products from Flutterby Gourmet & Jasmine Urban Farm, and of course a coffee van. They can’t wait to see ewe! 206 Saville Road Allenview. 0403 463 429.
Bee All Natural produces award winning raw honey, creamed honey, honey & beeswax-based Bath/Body/Skin products, provides bee rescue services, native and European bee educational talks as well as “on farm” beekeeping experiences. Their pure, raw honey is produced by their bees positioned in static apiary sites throughout the hinterlands of SEQ and is hand extracted, strained, and bottled in accordance with their ethical, sustainable & responsible beekeeping methods and is guaranteed to be as pure and raw as the bees made it….straight from the beekeeper! 313-317 Bushman Dr, Jimboomba. 0412 850 065.
O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyard
Bring a picnic blanket and stay to try O’Reilly’s wine and enjoy a picnic on the creek with a $10 tasting paddle (Usually $20). 852 Lamington National Park Rd, Canungra. (07) 5543 4011.
Meet the Alpacas! Located next to O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyard. Come for a pat and a cuddle. With an array of experiences for everyone, they can help you create lifelong memories and offer you that much needed time out to reconnect with family and nature! 852 Lamington National Park Rd, Canungra, 0490 973 865.
Book lunch at the Chalet Bistro, sit or take home a wood-fired pizza, have a picnic in the vines, stop for coffee or hang out with the farm animals and house alpacas. 46 Rymera Rd, Sarabah 0409274 314.
Visit Witches Falls Winery and get familiar with their wines and ciders! Book a table or BYO picnic blanket and enjoy a glass of wine in the relaxing vineyards. Bookings Essential. 79 Main Western Rd, Tamborine Mountain. 07 5545 2609.
Nestled amidst lush rainforest, Tamborine Mountain Distillery has been a pioneer in Australian craft distilling for over three decades, boasting over 300 international awards. We invite you to experience the art and passion behind every bottle, from witnessing meticulous crafting processes to sampling our exquisite liqueurs and spirits, ensuring an unforgettable day out. 10 Macdonnell Rd, Tamborine Mountain. (07) 5545 3452.
Drop into Cauldron Distillery to experience locally made spirits in a prohibition-inspired cocktail bar while taking in the views of beautiful established vineyards and lush green meadows. 89-123 Hartley Rd, Tamborine Mountain. 0403 481 463.
Barney Creek Vineyard & Cottages (dog friendly)
With stunning views of Mt Barney, drop in for some wine tasting, walk through the vineyard or browse the locally stocked gift shop. 198 Seidenspinner Road, Mount Barney. 07 55443285.
The Shed Cafe is a family-owned business located in the foothills of Mount Barney. Famous for their slow cooked beef and mushroom pie. Follow the driveway, The Shed Cafe is on the top of the hill where there are olive trees. Olive oils, table olives products are made from the olive grove on the premises and are 100% Australian owned and made.
4 Upper Logan Road, Rathdowney. 0403163151.
