Qld Guides | Scenic - April 2023

SCENIC

Home to five to five

Cauldron Distillery Mt Tamborine

COOLING

Feel refreshed, cool, and comfortable with clean outdoor air

VENTILATION

Expels cooking odor, pet dander, smoke, germs, gases, & other unwanted airborne annoyances

SAVINGS

Use just a fraction of energy compared to A/C

Escape to the Royal Hotel Harrisville, a picturesque haven in the heart of Scenic Rim. Savour a delicious meal, raise a cold beer, or spend a peaceful night at our free camping ground. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Harrisville.

*Camping is free, on the proviso that campers patron the hotel.

We are open Wed - Sun (closed Mon & Tues) -

every Sunday

WHAT'S ON April

CELLAR DOOR RE-OPENING

Sat 1st Apr, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

198 Seidenspinner Road, Mount Barney

Barney Creek Vineyard Cottages cellar door will be re-opening for the first time in 2023. Pop in for a free wine tasting, walk through the vineyard, explore the property or browse the local products in our gift store.

WOODFIRED PIZZA IN THE OLIVE GROVE

Sun 2nd Apr, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

58 Kulgun Rd, Kulgun

Delicious wood fired pizzas at Olive View Estate. Come and watch the theatrics of your pizza being hand-stretched and lovingly topped before mingling with our wood fired oven. Dough Job Pizza makes delicious wood fired pizzas in gourmet flavours and will be popping up in our Grove April 2nd 4pm8pm for a social community night. So we can cater to numbers please sign up for a free ticket on event brite.

Bring a camping chair and enjoy the fire pits and meet the community. All welcome.

Cash or EFTPOS

GOAT DAIRY FARM TOURS

Sun 9th Apr, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

1531 Ipswich Boonah Road, Peak Crossing

Come and experience a goat dairy farm tour. Every Sunday afternoon (and Saturdays in the cooler months) you can join one of our goat dairy farm tours. While on a tour you can pat and feed our young goats, milk a goat by hand, watch a cheese making demonstration, learn all about goats, and taste some of our delicious gelato and cheese.

Getting up close and personal with a goat is an experience that everyone will enjoy. They are very cute and love to run up and greet you.

If you are thinking “I want a farm to visit near me” then you should know that we are under an hour’s drive from Brisbane CBD. We are a lot closer than you think.

Tours go for approximately one hour. Tour times are 1:05pm, 2:15pm, & 3:25pm.

The gates open at 12:40pm. We do not have a cafe on the farm. There is a park opposite the school, less than a one minute drive from our farm.

Prices

Family: $50 (A family ticket covers 2 x adults and up to 6 x children)

Adult: $20 (18+)

Child: $10 (1-17yo)

*Children twelve months and under are free.

P.S.

Bring an esky and ice brick for any cheese or gelati that you want to take home. EFTPOS is available at the farm.

CANUNGRA VALLEY MARKETS

Sun 9th Apr, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Monarch Drive, Canungra

On the second Sunday of each month (their Facebook or Instagram page will keep you updated), locals and visitors alike can head to Moriarty Park for the Canungra Village Markets. Founded all the way back in May 2013, the markets were established by a community of local producers as somewhere to showcase their talents, and treats, for the region. There is a long line up of stalls with homemade and handmade goods so it’s well worth a visit if you’re in the area when they are on.

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN COUNTRY MARKETS

Sun 9th Apr, 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Tamborine Mountain Showgrounds

The Tamborine Mountain Country Markets are held at the picturesque Show Grounds on Tamboirne Mountain. It is a great day out for the whole family, with over 150 stalls selling a wide variety of home made, home grown, home baked and dreamy goodies for you to choose from. We have great food, buskers and coffee, a relaxed vibe and gorgeous surroundings.

Parking is on the Arena, and it is a gold coin donation to our fabulous parking experts, either the Lions Club or the SES.

Please leave your four legged friends at home. Assistance and companion dogs are very welcome, as long as they are in the appropriate harness.

AUTUMN MARKETS - SUMMER LAND CAMELS

Sat 15th Apr, 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM

8 Charles Chauvel Dr, Harrisville

Experience the best of a boutique country market! Come and support local Scenic Rim producers and businesses, as well as others from around Southeast Queensland. Eat, shop, have a great time with friends, enjoy the stunning views from our property, and relax to the sounds of a local entertainer while you browse through the stalls. Summer Land Camels are also running a competition with fantastic prizes up for grabs. Entry will be free - look out for the posters with the QR codes at the entry and around the farm! Camel rides - book on the day Sorry No Dogs Allowed (Certified Assistance Dogs excepted)

Home to five CAULDRON

five to five DISTILLERY

estled in the lush greenery of Mount Tamborine lies a hidden gem that every spirit connoisseur needs to discover - The Cauldron Distillery. We had the chance to catch up with Darren, one of the owners, and got the inside scoop on their unique approach to

We'd love to hear the story behind your journey - what was it that inspired you to start a distillery and how did you turn that

Cauldron Distillery is the passion project for my brother Glen, best mate Greg and I. Over many a social event was there a quality drink shared alongside and good story and a laugh, and it got us thinking that maybe one day we could be working together on a ‘drinks related’ project. In 2020 we purchased a beautiful vineyard on Tamborine

Mountain and set about establishing our craft distillery onsite. On such a wonderful property, in god’s country on top of the mountain, where everything grown in abundance and the water so pure, it’s almost impossible not to be inspired!

What is your signature product, and what sets it apart from other spirits/gin on the market?

Our signature range is made up of 3 locally inspired gins. Sunset Gin is our naturally coloured pink gin and takes it’s name from some of the incredible coloured sunsets seen from the western escarpment of the mountain, overlooking the great dividing range. Mountain Gin is a fresh and lively spirit that is filled with the produce that grows in abundance on the mountain plateau – citrus and floral notes that are perfectly balanced. Coastal Gin is a nod to our eastern Gold Coast neighbours, and this expression of a navy strength gin is uniquely bold with savory and sweet notes from salt bush, Queensland macadamia nuts and fresh vanilla beans.

Could you walk us through the process of making gin at Cauldron Distillery? How long does it take to make?

To make a good gin, you first have to start with an idea, concept or inspiration. As an example, when we considered our seasonal release True Blue Gin, we only wanted to highlight unique Australian ingredients. We investigate what is available locally, interrogate it by tasting it raw, cooked and distilled, consider how it may compliment other botanicals and of course how it will taste in a gin. In this case we landed on Strawberry Gum leaves, local Finger Limes and Aniseed Myrtle – and what a combination it is! Between concept and a finished product there is anywhere between 5 and 15 iterations of the recipe completed on our 5L recipe still to find the perfect balance of flavours. Once complete, the ingredients are scaled up to our production stills and the actual distillation process takes around 15 hours before letting the spirit rest for a few weeks to allow the flavours to combine.

For those who haven't had the chance to visit yet, what can they expect to experience at Cauldron Distillery?

A really relaxed vibe with a choice of indoor, undercover or outdoor spaces to sit, relax and unwind. We’re not pretentious so come in your pluggers or your Sunday best. Families

love our venue as there is plenty space for the kids to run around burn off energy and pets are welcome too. Mums and dads can escape with one of our unique cocktails, a glass of local wine or a Queensland craft beer plus grab lunch from our kitchen menu. We engage local musicians to play a set every Saturday and Sunday afternoon and it’s become a really popular local venue to meet and reconnect with friends and family. If its your first visit you can’t go past our guided signature tasting paddle where you can sample our gins and liqueurs and decide which one is going home with you.

What do you think sets Mt Tamborine apart as a destination for food and drink lovers. With the mountain only being 1 hour from both Brisbane and Gold Coast, it really is one of the closest regional escapes from the hustle and bustle. As part of the Scenic Rim food bowl, you can experience local farmer’s produce, roadside stalls, locally inspired cuisine, artisan producers of craft spirits, wine, beer and other beverages. When exploring the mountain you’ll be amazed what is grown here like kiwi fruit, avocados, rhubarb, citrus and even coffee beans from Tamborine Mountain Coffee Plantation – who we collaborate with to make our ever popular Café Freddo Della Montagna (coffee liqueur).

Finally, if you could have a drink with anyone (living or dead), who would it be and what would you drink?

There are so many choices here, but I can’t go past a person who has inspired me for my whole life with his ever-present energy and passion, Sir David Attenborough. If I’m channel surfing and one of his documentaries is on, I can’t turn away! It I was ever lucky enough to sit and have a drink with him, we’d sip a perfect pour Sunset Gin and Tonic in the Tamborine Mountain rainforest, listening and looking at the amazing nature and wildlife.

BOONAH

A thriving rural community with a rich cultural and historical heritage

Boonah is a charming rural town located 70 km southwest of Brisbane, nestled within the scenic rim of mountain ranges and Cunninghams Gap. The town's history dates back to the early 1800s, when two pastoral runs, Duganden and Coochin Coochin, were established in the area.

The town itself was initially called Blumbergville, named after the Blumberg Brothers' stores that opened in 1882. It was later renamed Dugandan before finally being given its current name in 1887 when the railway station opened. The name Boonah is believed to be derived from an Aboriginal word that describes the bloodwood tree or a brigalowtype acacia, which reflects the town's deep connection to nature.

As the town continued to grow, various institutions were established, including several churches such as the Lutheran church (1882), the Catholic church (1887), and the Methodist church (1883). In 1888, the Goolman local government division's offices were moved from Flinders to Boonah, and the railway was extended from Ipswich, which further increased the town's importance.

Other institutions that were established in the town include a hospital (1900), an Anglican church, a Salvation Army chapel, and a Church of Christ. Boonah's commitment to education is evident in the establishment of two schools of arts, the first in 1893 and a larger one in 1912. The Fassifern Butter Factory, which operated from 1901 to 1974, contributed significantly

to the town's growth. Over time, the factory witnessed a shift from clearing scrub and growing maize crops to dairying and pig farming, and finally to irrigated horticulture, particularly potatoes. Fodder cropping was significant, especially during the dairy era.

Today, Boonah is a thriving rural community with a rich cultural and historical heritage that continues to attract visitors and new residents alike. Let's take a look at a local business that contribute to the vibrant community of Boonah.

Boonah Law Practice is a small locally-run firm servicing the Scenic Rim and beyond. The firm is made up of local professionals you can trust, headed by the Principal Director, Riki Millard LL.B. The friendly team at BLP can guide you through the legal maze of property, business and leasing transactions and the world of wills, enduring powers of attorneys, estate planning and administration. They handle the legalities so you can focus on the things that really matter to you.

Boonah Law Practice

For more information about Boonah Law Practice and its services, visit their website, blplaw.au or call (07) 5463 1399 to speak to one of their lovely staff. Stay connected with Boonah Law Practice on Facebook https:// www.facebook.com/people/Boonah-LawPractice/100057068185893

FARM GATE TRAIL

The Scenic Rim is a food-lover’s paradise. Renowned for its abundance of local produce, the region is one of Australia’s premier food bowls and is celebrated for its award-winning food and drinks.

We are counting down the days to welcome you into the region for Destination Scenic Rim’s next Farm Gate Trail on Sunday 2 April from 9am – 3pm.

A record 265farmers, growers and producers are waiting to welcome you on Sunday 2 April.

Held only a few times a year, the Farm Gate Trail is your chance to hit the road in the Scenic Rim with your appetite and empty esky. Venture beyond the farm-gate and stock up of farmfresh produce from over twenty local producers who make our region so special.

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, wandering through Elderflower Farm, exploring 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.

Can’t make it in April? Destination Scenic Rim is planning to hold another Farm Gate Trail on Saturday 26 August, 9am to 3pm.

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

TRAIL

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

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