From tiny houses to EcoPods and the world famous WanderPods, a stunning country escape and new food experiences, the Scenic Rim is home to a raft of new world class travel and stay experiences, joining the already stellar lineup of options that traverse this stunning region which is just a short drive from the Queensland capital. Prepare to prepare your next getaway, stay-cay or day-cay because here’s what new in the Scenic Rim (images available):
Baya Eco Retreat | Ketchup’s Bank Glamping
Love a secluded getaway while keeping your eco footprint in check? Baya is South East Queensland and the Scenic Rim’s first tiny house eco-retreat, the perfect balance between luxury and sustainability. Experience tiny house living perched atop Ketchup’s highest ridge, a whopping 305m above sea level. We’re talking uninterrupted views of the southern Scenic Rim all the way across to NSW. There’s no neighbours – just you, the sunset, the sunrise and stars for miles.
Hazelwood Estate – a spectacular world class luxury country retreat – from September 2021
The passionate Northcott family has lovingly transformed a former dairy into a spectacular luxury country retreat that doubles as a wagyu cattle and polo farm, complete with restaurant, accommodation, horse-riding, beekeeping tours and more. This picture-perfect 30ha farm is nestled next to the renowned Lamington National Park, surrounded by rainforest and the rolling hills of the Beechmont plateau and Binna Burra. Booking dates open from September 2021!
Wander at The Overflow Estate 1895 – from December 2021
Already a favourite for visitors and locals alike, the Overflow Estate 1895 is home to sweeping views of Wyaralong Dam, a waterfront vineyard, spectacular vistas, world class restaurant and it just got a whole lot better! Lake Wyaralong will soon be home to five spectacular WanderPods, a mix of one and two bedders, designed by Wander. The full height windows and detailed design will make you feel like you’re immersed in nature whether you’re inside or out. This is truly the ultimate retreat to unplug, unwind and get back to nature. Bookings are now open for December 2021 and beyond.
Glamping at Cedar Creek Lodges
Want the fun and adventure of camping but with all the comforts? We get you! Glamping at Cedar Creek Lodges is where the best of both worlds collide beautifully with the tents the perfect mix of rustic luxury set amongst the rainforest, overlooking the stunning Cedar Creek. There are great packages available, whether you’re after adventure, rest and recovery, or a bit of rainforest romance.
North Stores North Tamborine– event space open late 2021
Local legends Brenda Fawdon (co-author of the famous eat Local Week cookbooks) and Sonja Drexler have expanded on their popular North Stores site on Tamborine Mountain. Not only can you pick up a coffee, try incredible flavor-filled dishes or purchase an amazing pre-packed picnic to savour in your own time, from later this year you can attend a workshop or event in the purpose-built space, complete with cooking school facilities. The update is due for completion late 2021, find out more at North Stores
Scenic Rim Farm Shop & Café and Elderflower Farm
Under towering 120-year-old Jacarandas, amid established rose gardens and overlooking the fertile fields and crops of Kalbar sits the country’s newest food hub – the Scenic Rim Farm Shop & Café, home to the Scenic Rim Farm Box, resident chef and regional food ambassador Kate Raymont and Elderflower Farm. It’s truly a regional food homebase, where local flavours take centre stage. It’s the former Barton’s Rose Farm, and the Martin Farm before that. It’s a wonderful new chapter where people can shop fresh produce, wine, cheese, olives and artisan goodies from right across the Scenic Rim in one stop, there’s cut flowers, garden shop, plants & flower workshops from Elderflower Farm, the café is home to Annie’s Famous Carrot Cake, Tamborine Mountain Coffee and Rose Petal ice cream (of course), pick-your-own veges and more. A MUST TRY are the FLORIPOPS (edible flower lollipops).
Scenic Rim Farm Shop & Café
Olive View Estate
Olive View Estate is a stunning 700 tree Olive Grove in the Scenic Rim just a stone’s throw from Kalbar and Boonah. The Grove Cottage is an historic Queenslander lovingly renovated as couple, friend and family accommodation with a fire place and private pool overlooking the olive grove. They also accept group bookings, birthday parties, events, elopements and more! Find out more here OliveView
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