Aratula : on the Cunningham Highway - arts & crafts, cafes
Beaudesert : click for more info - Beaudesert Info Guide
Main town of the former Beaudesert Shire - centrally located.
Active Community Arts and Information Centre.
Beechmont : arts & crafts, cafes, Restaurants - stunning views to the HInze Dam
Binna Burra : National Park and recreation - well known for it's Mountain Lodge
World Heritage rainforest. Located in Lamington National Park, Binna Burra offers pristine surroundings with spectacular views.
Lodge - Camping and picknick areas - Cafe and Art Gallery
more info here
Boonah : Country town among world heritage listed areas, click for more info
Arts community - picnic and camping.spots, country style accommodation, National Parks - Mount French, Mount Edwards, The Head, Mount Greville, Mount Maroon and Cunningham's, Spicers Gap.
Canungra : click for more info - the Canungra Directory
Canungra Town : on the Beaudesert-Nerang Road, the main service centre and gateway for the south-eastern part of the Scenic Rim.
A community of more than 2500 people, plus personnel from the nearby Kokoda Army Barracks.
Home of Gallery Giselle - Original works of Art - Art Classes
Harrisville : 20 minutes north of Boonah
A small town with a population of about 500, with some historical buildings. Harrisville lies just a few kilometres off the highway linking Boonah and Ipswich.
Locations around Harrisvilleare also known for Errol Flynn's first epic;
"In the Wake of the Bounty". Produced by the pioneer film-makers, Charles and Elsa Chauvel, producers of Errol Flynn's first epic movie.
Kalbar: see info below
Rich German history which is reflected in many historic sites around town. Cafes and art galleries.
Attraction:
Art Café du Kalbar - Cute little café , and art gallery, situated at
77 Edward Street, Kalbar
- open from 9:00am to 6:00pm Tuesday to Sunday
Stark House Bed and Breakfast - Built by German immigrants in 1908 - fully renovated, with an artistic flair and a sophisticated sense of style.
Heritage listed buildings: The restored Wiss Emporium and Wiss House.
Open for business on Sundays, showcasing exclusive fashion labels and Vdazzled designer jewellery
Kooralbyn : see info below ...
Kooralbyn - Leisure-orientated lifestyle and tourism -
including the well known Kooralbyn Hotel Resort
Lamington: World Heritage National Park and recreation - click for more info
Rathdowney:
Village atmosphere and gateway to the wilderness area of
Mt Barney,
Mt Maroon and Mt Lindesay National Parks.
Ecotourism Retreat at Mt Barney and open Studio -
Offers self contained accommodation and optional meals. - web:www.mtbarneylodge.com.au/
Tamborine Mountain : see info below
National parks, scenic beauty, first class accommodation facilities and the well known Gallery Walk
... and many good places for Weddings - see here