Farm Gate Trail 2 April 2023

Join us for our Farm Gate Trail

We can’t wait to welcome you to the Scenic Rim for our autumn Farm Gate Trail on Sunday, 2 April from 9am – 3pm.

It’s the ultimate foodie road trip – a day when the farmers, growers, producers, winemakers, brewers, distillers and flavour-makers across the region open their gates for a day celebrating where food comes from.

AND YOU’RE INVITED!

There’s already a record number of farmers, growers and producers are taking part on 2 April – at least 26 open gates!

From cuddles with lambs at Towri Sheep Cheeses to fresh produce from the Scenic Rim Farm Shop, picnic selfies with alpacas, stocking up on artisan dairy products and learning more about dairy farming at Tommerup’s Dairy Farm to beer and ice cream tasting at Scenic Rim Brewery, wander through Elderflower Farm, explore the vines at the region’s vineyards, buying mushrooms, olives and fingerlimes just picked from paddocks you can see, you’ll leave with a full stomach and a love for the Scenic Rim region, its produce and its people. WE PROMISE!

To keep things simple for you our Farm Gate Trail team has organised some great self-drive itineraries to keep your time in the car at a low, while making sure you still get to experience all aspects of the region and visit your favourites. Follow our suggested self-drive Farm Gate Trail itineraries here or choose your own adventure from the map below.

For those that prefer to join a tour, why not check out Pineapple Tours and hop on one of their great Farm Great Trails tours.

Farm Gate Trail Map April 2023

 Summer Land Camels

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. Try their award-winning products including Camel Milk, Camel Feta, Camel Milk & Honey Vodka and Camel Milk Skincare. An unforgettable experience!

8 Charles Chauvel Dr, Harrisville. (07) 5467 1707

 

 Scenic Rim Mushrooms

Boutique Mushroom farm growing premium culinary and Medicinal Mushrooms in the pristine Scenic Rim. We sell fresh from the Farmgate where you can also learn how to grow and cook our Mushrooms. Our Farmgate store also features local producers and artists.

The Old Harrisville Bowls Club. 13 Church St Harrisville. 0422 793 749

 

 Coco & Myrtle (dog friendly)

Using the best the Scenic Rim has to offer and all Australian sourced ingredients, Coco & Myrtle produce 100% natural, artificial colour and fragrance free skin loving and nourishing body soaps. All ingredients are obtained in the Scenic Rim.

Warrill View Peak Crossing Road, Harrisville. 0417 548 873

 

Valley Pride Produce

Valley Pride Produce is a 5th generation, Family owned, vegetable growing farm. We are located in the beautiful Scenic Rim, just five minutes from Moogerah Dam. We offer a wide range of green leafy bunch vegetables. At Valley Pride we pour our heart and soul into growing our produce. We 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. 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

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

 

 Scenic Rim Brewery

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

 

 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

 

 The Overflow Estate 1895

Enjoy wonderful locally produced wines and delicious food from our Two French Chefs Menu or grab a picnic blanket and enjoy a wine and Charcuterie board on the lawn. We have live music every weekend.

1660 Beaudesert Boonah Road, Wyaralong. 0455 221 895

 

 Towri Sheep Cheeses

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 Honey

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

 

 White’s Farm 

Farm Fresh. Pumpkins, Avocados, Pure Honey and Bush Lemons.All fresh from our farm,  no sprays.

2028 Kerry Road, Kerry. 0427 027 501

 

 Tommerup’s Dairy Farm

A visit to the Tommerup’s sixth generation family farm is the authentic working farm experience. Bucket of feed in hand, you can head off to meet and feed their sheep, chickens, calves and pigs. Take a walk with Farmer Dave and meet the family’s Jersey girl dairy herd; what is it that makes their artisan dairy products so delicious?! Gather in the chicken paddock to meet Tom and his prized poultry – he’s happy to answer those crazy chicken questions! Stock up on Tommerup’s milk fed pork, Jersey Girl dairy products and pastured eggs straight from the farm.

2142 Kerry Rd, Kerry. 0400 076 556

 

 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

 

 Canungra Creek Fingerlimes (dog friendly)

Come and see us to learn about the many and varied ways to use finger limes. Buy some products made using our organic fruit or ask any questions you may have. What’s on offer at your farm stop – Finger Lime Marmalade and Preserves, Finger Lime Skin Care Products, Rangpur Lime Marmalade
72 Double Crossing Rd, Canungra. 0418 761 567

 

 Witches Falls Winery

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

 

Tamborine Mountain Distillery

Tucked away in the Gold Coast hinterland, Tamborine Mountain Distillery produces fine liqueurs and spirits since 1993. You are invited to join them
for the exclusive launch of their Pineapple Rum & Espresso Liqueur at their ‘Martini’s on the Mountain’ event. There will be a full and wonderful line up of things to do including Distillery Tastings, plus Culinary Delights, Cocktail Making and Live Entertainment. This is a ticketed event. Bookings essential.

10 Macdonnell Rd, Tamborine Mountain. (07) 5545 3452

 

Cauldron Distillery

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

 

Hampton Estate Winery

This quintessential Queensland selection of boutique premium wine is produced for the emerging younger market of wine lovers that value the art of pairing culinary experiences with our extraordinary local produce.

52 Bartle Road Mt Tamborine. 07 55453144

 

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 – Rathlogan

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

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The Scenic Rim is an easy one hour drive from both Brisbane and the Gold Coast, with daily flights connecting both of these locations with Australia and the world.