Beautiful Boonah, in the northwest of the Scenic Rim, is where south-east Queenslanders go to escape the city and get amongst the outdoors. The region offers opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking, camping and rock climbing as well as scenic drives, birdwatching, golf and wine tasting. Read more:
- Visitor information
- Places to buy and rent – Boonah
- Discover the Scenic Rim
- Scenic Rim Regional Council
Gatton and Laidley are nestled in the burgeoning Lockyer Valley, known as the nation’s ‘salad bowl’ after its rich volcanic soil and plentiful crops of fruit and vegetables. Each town is located between the beautiful mountaintop city of Toowoomba and the heritage city of Ipswich, which in turn borders the state capital, Brisbane. Read more:
- Visitor information – Laidley and Gatton
- Places to buy and rent – Laidley
- Places to buy and rent – Gatton
- Discover the Lockyer Valley
- Lockyer Valley Regional Council
Esk is the pot of treasure at the end of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail that is so popular with cyclists and hikers. This small town at the foot of the grand Mount Glen Rock, offers first-class meals, eclectic weekend markets and a refreshingly slow-lane lifestyle. Read more: