Things to do in the Scenic Rim

To chat face-to-face with a local about all the best things to see and do in the Scenic Rim, step into a Visitor Information Centre. 

Surrounded by idyllic National Parks, explore lush rainforests, spectacular waterfalls, rugged mountain ranges and breathtaking lookouts from Mt Tamborine, Lamington National Park, Mt Lindesay and Mt Barney, or reconnect with the surrounding natural beauty at Lake Moogerah. These natural wonderlands can be experienced in the air, on the water or across the land by hot air ballooning, fishing, water skiing, kayaking, cycling, bushwalking or mountaineering.

The country roads are dotted with roadside stalls and farm gate shops offering an abundance of fresh produce, coffee, jams, relishes, plants and flowers. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, settle in for a hearty meal at the country pub or one of the local cafes in town, or experience 5-star gourmet dining featuring fresh local produce grown within the Scenic Rim. Take a pub crawl of the country hotels, visit an award-winning winery or relax over a local craft beer. 

Numerous routes will take you to charming towns and quaint villages such as Boonah, Kalbar or Canungra. Enjoy the country charm of one of the many cosy cabins, family farm stays, historic homesteads, creek-side camping or rainforest retreats. Escape from the rest of the world at a spa hideaway or experience glamping for a romantic getaway of total tranquillity; there’s something new to discover for everyone. 

A region of great abundance, the Scenic Rim is less than a 60-minute drive from Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The beautiful Scenic Rim offers visitors a relaxing, back-to-nature experience and is a true recreational wonderland.