Scenic Rim Farm Gate Trail

Ready for a weekend foodie's drive in the country? The Scenic Rim Farm Gate Trail returns on Sunday, July 28, inviting the city to the country for a fantastic day out for all ages while supporting local farmers and producers.

It’s never been more important to celebrate and support where our food comes from and the Scenic Rim Farm Gate Trail is the very best opportunity to do this is, so wash out the esky and prepare for a day of fresh flavour, farmer chats and full bellies. 

This much loved and highly anticipated day is when the farmers, growers, producers, winemakers, brewers, distillers and flavour-makers across the famous region open their gates to celebrate where food comes from. You'll not only learn about farming from the farmers but you'll leave with full stomachs and a love for the Scenic Rim region, its produce and its people. 

Never been before? Then here's what to expect: overflowing larders on the farm, freshly picked produce from a paddock you can see, jams and chutneys made with love, olives and cheese, milk and honey and garlic, carrots for days, farm walks, wine tastings, gin flights, beer sips, flower farm fun, lamb pats, alpaca cuddles and goat giggles.

With 23 farms and producers opening their gates on the trail, visitors can immerse themselves in Scenic Rim life and fill up their empty esky while they get to know where their food comes from.

This year's participants include Summerland Camels (Australia's largert camel dairy), Ellia's Garden (fruit & vege market garden), Naughty Little Kids (goat dairy), Peak Organcs (tea, jams & seeds), Valley Pride Produce (vegetable farm), Scenic Rim Brewery and Elderflower Farm (boutique flower farm).

There's also Bunjurgen Estate Vineyard, Christmas Creek Garlic, Bee All Natural Honey, O'Reilly's Canungra Estate Vineyard, Mountview Alpaca Farm, Sarabah Estate Vineyard, Tamborine Mountain Distillery, Witches Falls Winery, and The Shed Cafe - Rathlogan (in the foothills of Mt Barney). 

Abd there's no need to leave your pooch at home when you visit these dog friendly places - Scenic Rim Farm Shop (and cafe); Olive View Estate (olive farm), Oaky Creek Farm & Harvest Cafe, The Overflow Estate 1895 (gourmet picnic on the lawn), Towri Sheep Cheese, Cauldron Distllery and Barney Creek Vineyard and Cottages. 

At just over an hour from both Brisbane and the Gold Coast - it’s the perfect day trip, or weekend away! Information: destinationscencirim.com and at @destinationscenicrim and on Facebook.

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