Destination Scenic Rim

Soy Candle Making Crystals & Botanicals
2026-08-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-03 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-13 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) and 12 more dates | Sip & Create Tamborine Mountain, 43 Main Street, Tamborine Mountian, Queensland, 4272, Australia
Ignite your creativity in our hands-on soy candle making class on beautiful Tamborine Mountain.
In this relaxing and inspiring workshop, you’ll learn the art of blending fragrances, working with natural soy wax, and decorating your candles with gorgeous crystals and botanicals.
What You’ll Create
Two crystal & botanical soy candles (using premium soy wax)
Your choice of fragrance blends and crystal toppings
A unique, handmade keepsake to take home or gift
What’s Included

All materials & tools
Step-by-step guidance from our friendly facilitator
Light refreshments to enjoy during the class
Tips & tricks for candle care and scent throw

Perfect For

Birthdays & celebrations
Hens parties
Team building & corporate events
Creative getaways & solo escapes

Whether you’re a complete beginner or already love candle making, you’ll leave with beautiful handmade candles and a heart full of creativity.
Location: Sip & Create Tamborine Mountain – just over an hour from Brisbane, 30 minutes from the Gold Coast
Duration: Approx. 2 hours
Book your seat today and make something truly special!

Soy Candle Making Class: Crystals and Botanicals
2026-08-02 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-08 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-16 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Peddly Picnics, 43 Main Street, Tamborine Mountain, 4272
Ignite your creativity in our hands-on soy candle making class on beautiful Tamborine Mountain.
In this relaxing and inspiring workshop, you’ll learn the art of blending fragrances, working with natural soy wax, and decorating your candles with gorgeous crystals and botanicals.
What You’ll Create
Two crystal & botanical soy candles (using premium soy wax)
Your choice of fragrance blends and crystal toppings
A unique, handmade keepsake to take home or gift
What’s Included
All materials & tools
Step-by-step guidance from our friendly facilitator
Light refreshments to enjoy during the class
Tips & tricks for candle care and scent throw
Perfect For
Birthdays & celebrations
Hens’ parties
Team building & corporate events
Creative getaways & solo escapes
Whether you’re a complete beginner or already love candle making, you’ll leave with beautiful handmade candles and a heart full of creativity.
Location: Sip & Create Tamborine Mountain – just over an hour from Brisbane, 30 minutes from the Gold Coast
⏳ Duration: Approx. 2 hours
Book your seat today and make something truly special!

Soy Candle Making Class-Crystals and Botanicals
2026-08-08 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-15 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Queensland
Unleash your creativity in our Soy Candle Making Class with Crystals & Botanicals—a unique, hands-on experience set in the beautiful Tamborine Mountain. Perfect for beginners and candle lovers alike, this workshop guides you through the process of making your own natural soy candle, infused with intention and decorated with healing crystals and fragrant botanicals.
During the class, you’ll learn about:
The benefits of soy wax and how to use it
Fragrance blending techniques
Choosing and placing crystals for intention setting
Safe and beautiful candle pouring
Each guest will craft two beautifully scented soy candles, personalised with a selection of ethically sourced crystals and handpicked botanicals.
What’s included:
All materials (soy wax, wicks, vessels, crystals, botanicals, fragrance oils)
Expert guidance in a relaxed, welcoming environment
Good vibes
Keepsake candles you’ll be proud to take home
Why you’ll love it:
Set in the heart of Tamborine Mountain’s creative community
Great for birthdays, hens parties, or mindful solo days
Learn a new skill and connect with likeminded creatives
Spaces are limited—book your candle-making experience today!

EKKA Show Day Country Escape
2026-08-12 09:30 - 13:00 | Scenic Rim Cooking Classes, 229 Kooroomba Drive, Mount Alford, 4310, Australia
While Brisbane celebrates the EKKA in the city, make a break for the countryside and experience the real “country show” vibe—without the crowds or showgrounds.
Join us in the Scenic Rim for a relaxed, hands-on cooking class featuring seasonal local produce and native flavours. You’ll cook, taste and share a generous feast that celebrates the region’s farms and artisans, then linger over lunch with a glass of local wine as you soak up the view over our farm.
This is your chance to swap ferris wheels and fairy floss for fresh air, open spaces, and a true farm-to-fork experience—just over an hour from Brisbane.
Sample Menu
(Seasonal dishes highlighting Scenic Rim ingredients—final menu announced closer to the date.)

SXS Chamber Music Festival 2026
2026-08-14 19:00 - 2026-08-16 21:00 | Shambala Estate, 104 Beacon Road, Tamborine Mountain, 4271
Building on the esteemed legacy of the Bangalow Music Festival (2001 – 2023), the SXS Chamber Music Festival is one of Australia’s premier chamber music events. Presented by the Southern Cross Soloists, the festival brings together world-class musicians in an intimate and immersive setting, celebrating both classical masterworks and bold contemporary compositions. In 2004, Australian composer Peter Sculthorpe described it as, “the most exciting festival, outside a capital city, that I have ever attended”.
Join us for a wonderful weekend winter escape 14-16 August 2026, Tamborine Mountain, for what will be an unforgettable musical experience.

Indian Cooking Class - Celebrate Indian's Independence Day
2026-08-15 09:30 - 13:00 | Scenic Rim Cooking Classes, 229 Kooroomba Drive, Mount Alford, 4310, Australia
Immerse yourself in the colours, aromas and spices of India with this hands-on culinary adventure. Using fresh local produce and classic techniques, you’ll create a vibrant feast that balances rich curries, fragrant rice, and irresistible breads.
After cooking, gather around the table to enjoy the dishes you’ve prepared and discover how easy it is to bring authentic Indian flavours into your own kitchen.
Sample Menu
• Samosa with house-made Tamarind Chutney
• Tandoori Butter Chicken
• Palak Paneer – spinach and fresh cheese curry
• Lemon Rice
• Garlic-Butter Lachha Paratha – flaky layered flatbread
• Lemon, Cardamom & Bay Leaf Pudding – a fragrant, sweet finale
