Experience the Somerset Region
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2 Eckel CourtWoolworths Fernvale
1455 Brisbane Valley HighwaySightseeing
Make the most of being situated on the water’s edge. Somerset Dam is popular with water sports enthusiasts, and the fishermen take to the water bright and early. Pack a picnic and settle in for the afternoon beneath a shady gum tree along Lake Somerset’s shores. Kids will enjoy swimming in the designated swim area.
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Somerset Dam
Make the most of being situated on the water’s edge. Somerset Dam is popular with water sports enthusiasts, and the fishermen take to the water bright and early. Pack a picnic and settle in for the afternoon beneath a shady gum tree along Lake Somerset’s shores. Kids will enjoy swimming in the designated swim area.
Grab your picnic blanket, jump in the car and head to the picture-Esk town of Esk, Queensland.
Grab your picnic blanket, jump in the car and head to the picture-Esk town of Esk, Qld. We’ve got the perfect picnic experience for you, and best of all, there’s no food preparation required! Take a walk down the main street of Esk and fill your picnic basket with farm fresh produce, home-made delicacies and sweet treats galore.
Nash Gallery and Café is a must visit and a real feast for the senses. Established in the main street of Esk in the historic Lars Anderson house, they combine their two passions; making hand thrown crystalline pottery and creating tasty food filled with fresh herbs & local produce. Open for breakfast, lunch and sweet in-betweens, you’ll be sure to fill your picnic basket with tasty home-grown delights, not to mention a gift or two from their range of home-made arts, crafts and artisan giftware on offer. If it’s caffeine o’clock, they’ve also got your covered with the perfect brew from master roasters Elixir, as well as a range of specialty teas including their delicious blend of French Earl Grey.
Next stop is the Esk Fruit Shop, their mission; to provide fresh, healthy and clean food. Family owned and operated, they focus on supporting the local community and providing ethically sourced products from other like-minded businesses. At the Esk Fruit Shop you can stock up on farm fresh fruits and vegetables, locally made condiments and specialty products, as well as a range of Australian dairy products including yogurts, cheeses and delicatessen delicacies to delight your picnic charcuterie board. They also offer a wide range of specialty items such as FODMAP free, low GI, gluten free and organic.
Last but certainly not least, Angie’s Country Café will be the icing on your Esk-picnic cake! With delicious breakfasts, lunches and daily specials, their tasty treats, Barista made coffee and freshly brewed teas will be the perfect addition to your picnic basket. Check out Angie’s decadent range of home-made cakes and add a slice or two (or three!) to your hamper. We guarantee you, it will be the cherry on top of your day!
Now, with full picnic baskets and empty bellies (but not for long!) head to Pipeliner Park on Heap Street in Esk. Take in country life in the beautiful town of Esk while you tuck into your picnic treats under the shade of sky high gums and among the native flora. Feast your eyes on the view while you tuck in to your basket full of hand-picked goodies. When the feasting is done, and it’s time to go home, we guarantee you’ll leave with full bellies and hearts after your perfect picture-Esk picnic
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Esk
Grab your picnic blanket, jump in the car and head to the picture-Esk town of Esk, Queensland.
Grab your picnic blanket, jump in the car and head to the picture-Esk town of Esk, Qld. We’ve got the perfect picnic experience for you, and best of all, there’s no food preparation required! Take a walk down the main street of Esk and fill your picnic basket with farm fresh produce, home-made delicacies and sweet treats galore.
Nash Gallery and Café is a must visit and a real feast for the senses. Established in the main street of Esk in the historic Lars Anderson house, they combine their two passions; making hand thrown crystalline pottery and creating tasty food filled with fresh herbs & local produce. Open for breakfast, lunch and sweet in-betweens, you’ll be sure to fill your picnic basket with tasty home-grown delights, not to mention a gift or two from their range of home-made arts, crafts and artisan giftware on offer. If it’s caffeine o’clock, they’ve also got your covered with the perfect brew from master roasters Elixir, as well as a range of specialty teas including their delicious blend of French Earl Grey.
Next stop is the Esk Fruit Shop, their mission; to provide fresh, healthy and clean food. Family owned and operated, they focus on supporting the local community and providing ethically sourced products from other like-minded businesses. At the Esk Fruit Shop you can stock up on farm fresh fruits and vegetables, locally made condiments and specialty products, as well as a range of Australian dairy products including yogurts, cheeses and delicatessen delicacies to delight your picnic charcuterie board. They also offer a wide range of specialty items such as FODMAP free, low GI, gluten free and organic.
Last but certainly not least, Angie’s Country Café will be the icing on your Esk-picnic cake! With delicious breakfasts, lunches and daily specials, their tasty treats, Barista made coffee and freshly brewed teas will be the perfect addition to your picnic basket. Check out Angie’s decadent range of home-made cakes and add a slice or two (or three!) to your hamper. We guarantee you, it will be the cherry on top of your day!
Now, with full picnic baskets and empty bellies (but not for long!) head to Pipeliner Park on Heap Street in Esk. Take in country life in the beautiful town of Esk while you tuck into your picnic treats under the shade of sky high gums and among the native flora. Feast your eyes on the view while you tuck in to your basket full of hand-picked goodies. When the feasting is done, and it’s time to go home, we guarantee you’ll leave with full bellies and hearts after your perfect picture-Esk picnic
Swim through two freshwater gorges along this 6km trail. It’s about a 30-minute trek to the first gorge, and if you aren’t keen to swim through it you can take the steep trail around it. The second gorge is about another 30 minutes’ walk away that will take you through to the Wivenhoe Lookout. The view is totally worth it.
Northbrook Gorges
Swim through two freshwater gorges along this 6km trail. It’s about a 30-minute trek to the first gorge, and if you aren’t keen to swim through it you can take the steep trail around it. The second gorge is about another 30 minutes’ walk away that will take you through to the Wivenhoe Lookout. The view is totally worth it.
If you’d like some company on your walk along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, why not take a llama as your companion at Ottaba Llamas. You'll have an opportunity to get to know your llama before you start your walk, and morning tea is provided along the way. The farm also has alpacas, a camel and even donkeys to meet during your visit.
Ottaba Llamas
6410 Brisbane Valley HighwayIf you’d like some company on your walk along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, why not take a llama as your companion at Ottaba Llamas. You'll have an opportunity to get to know your llama before you start your walk, and morning tea is provided along the way. The farm also has alpacas, a camel and even donkeys to meet during your visit.
If you go into the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise. Described as Australia’s Bigfoot, the yowie has been spotted hundreds of times since 1979 and continues to be spotted from time to time. Kilcoy has fully embraced the legend and erected a 3m-tall wooden statue of the yowie in Yowie Park. If you don't get to see the real thing, don’t worry because the town has made sure you don’t miss out: the nearby service station is now serving "genuine yowie burgers", the Stanley Pub dishes up "yowie steaks" and the Exchange Hotel has created a cocktail called the "Yowie Donger".
Yowie Park
If you go into the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise. Described as Australia’s Bigfoot, the yowie has been spotted hundreds of times since 1979 and continues to be spotted from time to time. Kilcoy has fully embraced the legend and erected a 3m-tall wooden statue of the yowie in Yowie Park. If you don't get to see the real thing, don’t worry because the town has made sure you don’t miss out: the nearby service station is now serving "genuine yowie burgers", the Stanley Pub dishes up "yowie steaks" and the Exchange Hotel has created a cocktail called the "Yowie Donger".
Wine Tour
Wine Tasting
Charge your glasses and make your way along Somerset’s wine trail. The first wine grapes were planted in the Somerset region in the 1800s by European settlers. There’s seven main stops along the way, so choose to make a day or a weekend of it.
Along the way there’s Winya Wines, where Angus cattle are roaming the hills. Pick up a bottle of shiraz and some prime Angus steaks to take home. Award-winning Woongooroo Estate specialises in wine and cheese pairings – what’s not to love there? Mount England Estate specialises in a range of wine varieties, but call ahead as the cellar door only opens by appointment. Bellevue Homestead is a living reminder of the early days of Queensland settlement but the adjoining vineyard is a modern addition.
The wineries will tempt you with award winning regional wines, with the chance to taste a drop at their cellar doors. Drop in for a chat with wine makers at Woongooroo Estate. Producers offer tastings, tours and personalised experiences from their front doors.
WOONGOOROO ESTATE
35 Doyles Road, Mount Archer via Kilcoy
Phone 07 5496 3529
Open Wednesday to Sunday – 9am to 4pm
MOUNT ENGLAND ESTATE
Phone 07 5427 0042
Cellar Door currently closed – online sales available
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Somerset Dam
Charge your glasses and make your way along Somerset’s wine trail. The first wine grapes were planted in the Somerset region in the 1800s by European settlers. There’s seven main stops along the way, so choose to make a day or a weekend of it.
Along the way there’s Winya Wines, where Angus cattle are roaming the hills. Pick up a bottle of shiraz and some prime Angus steaks to take home. Award-winning Woongooroo Estate specialises in wine and cheese pairings – what’s not to love there? Mount England Estate specialises in a range of wine varieties, but call ahead as the cellar door only opens by appointment. Bellevue Homestead is a living reminder of the early days of Queensland settlement but the adjoining vineyard is a modern addition.
The wineries will tempt you with award winning regional wines, with the chance to taste a drop at their cellar doors. Drop in for a chat with wine makers at Woongooroo Estate. Producers offer tastings, tours and personalised experiences from their front doors.
WOONGOOROO ESTATE
35 Doyles Road, Mount Archer via Kilcoy
Phone 07 5496 3529
Open Wednesday to Sunday – 9am to 4pm
MOUNT ENGLAND ESTATE
Phone 07 5427 0042
Cellar Door currently closed – online sales available
Art Gallery
Trivia worth noting: what is today the Somerset Regional Art Gallery was once The Condensery – home to the Nestle condensed milk factory packing facility. Today, the gallery is a unique cultural precinct within the region, hosting rotating exhibitions throughout the year. You can’t miss the bronze red deer statue on arrival – it was hand-sculptured by renowned artist Bodo Muche as a nod to the five red deer Queen Victoria gifted to Toogoolawah in 1873.
For more information, bookings or enquiries please contact (07) 5423 1036 or thecondensery@somerset.qld.gov.au
Check Facebook for regular updates about The Condensery - Somerset Regional Art Gallery
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Somerset Regional Art Gallery - The Condensery
29 Factory RdTrivia worth noting: what is today the Somerset Regional Art Gallery was once The Condensery – home to the Nestle condensed milk factory packing facility. Today, the gallery is a unique cultural precinct within the region, hosting rotating exhibitions throughout the year. You can’t miss the bronze red deer statue on arrival – it was hand-sculptured by renowned artist Bodo Muche as a nod to the five red deer Queen Victoria gifted to Toogoolawah in 1873.
For more information, bookings or enquiries please contact (07) 5423 1036 or thecondensery@somerset.qld.gov.au
Check Facebook for regular updates about The Condensery - Somerset Regional Art Gallery
Food scene
Country Pub Trail
The heart of any country town is the local pub with cold drinks flowing, yarns to keep you entertained and delicious meals to satisfy your hunger.
The heart of any country town is the local pub with cold drinks flowing, yarns to keep you entertained and delicious meals to satisfy your hunger.
Somerset boasts more than a dozen country hotels throughout the region offering good old country hospitality. So, grab your friends, designate a driver and hit the road to experience some of the pubs (you may even get to all of them) in Somerset.
On your Somerset Country Pub trail make sure to visit the famous Bottletree Hotel bull rides in Glamorgan Vale or check out regular live music at the Esk Grand Hotel, Brisbane Valley Tavern or Kilcoy Exchange Hotel. Be sure to dig into a delicious meal along the way with all pubs offering hearty country cuisine.
BOTTLETREE HOTEL
664 Glamorgan Vale Road,
Glamorgan Vale
07 5426 6222
BRISBANE VALLEY TAVERN
AND APARTMENTS
1456 Brisbane Valley Highway,
Fernvale
07 5427 0730
CLUB HOTEL MOTEL LOWOOD
50 Railway Street,
Lowood
07 5426 1310
ESK CLUB HOTEL
225 Ipswich Street,
Esk
07 5317 1155
ESK GRAND HOTEL
121 Ipswich Street,
Esk
07 5424 1141
EXCHANGE HOTEL KILCOY
13 William Street,
Kilcoy
07 5497 1331
EXCHANGE HOTEL TOOGOOLAWAH
11 Cressbrook Street,
Toogoolawah
07 5423 1151
FERNVALE HOTEL MOTEL
1490 Brisbane Valley Highway,
Fernvale
07 5427 0000
HARLIN HOTEL
8518 Brisbane Valley Highway,
Harlin
07 5423 5102
STANLEY HOTEL
46 Mary Street,
Kilcoy
07 5497 1037
TARAMPA HOTEL
230 Lowood-Minden Road,
Tarampa
07 5426 1350
THE CLUB HOTEL
53 Cressbrook Street,
Toogoolawah
07 5423 1330
THE LINVILLE HOTEL
34 George Street,
Linville
07 5424 7280
TOOGOOLAWAH HOTEL
79 Cressbrook Street,
Toogoolawah
07 5423 1314
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Somerset Dam
The heart of any country town is the local pub with cold drinks flowing, yarns to keep you entertained and delicious meals to satisfy your hunger.
The heart of any country town is the local pub with cold drinks flowing, yarns to keep you entertained and delicious meals to satisfy your hunger.
Somerset boasts more than a dozen country hotels throughout the region offering good old country hospitality. So, grab your friends, designate a driver and hit the road to experience some of the pubs (you may even get to all of them) in Somerset.
On your Somerset Country Pub trail make sure to visit the famous Bottletree Hotel bull rides in Glamorgan Vale or check out regular live music at the Esk Grand Hotel, Brisbane Valley Tavern or Kilcoy Exchange Hotel. Be sure to dig into a delicious meal along the way with all pubs offering hearty country cuisine.
BOTTLETREE HOTEL
664 Glamorgan Vale Road,
Glamorgan Vale
07 5426 6222
BRISBANE VALLEY TAVERN
AND APARTMENTS
1456 Brisbane Valley Highway,
Fernvale
07 5427 0730
CLUB HOTEL MOTEL LOWOOD
50 Railway Street,
Lowood
07 5426 1310
ESK CLUB HOTEL
225 Ipswich Street,
Esk
07 5317 1155
ESK GRAND HOTEL
121 Ipswich Street,
Esk
07 5424 1141
EXCHANGE HOTEL KILCOY
13 William Street,
Kilcoy
07 5497 1331
EXCHANGE HOTEL TOOGOOLAWAH
11 Cressbrook Street,
Toogoolawah
07 5423 1151
FERNVALE HOTEL MOTEL
1490 Brisbane Valley Highway,
Fernvale
07 5427 0000
HARLIN HOTEL
8518 Brisbane Valley Highway,
Harlin
07 5423 5102
STANLEY HOTEL
46 Mary Street,
Kilcoy
07 5497 1037
TARAMPA HOTEL
230 Lowood-Minden Road,
Tarampa
07 5426 1350
THE CLUB HOTEL
53 Cressbrook Street,
Toogoolawah
07 5423 1330
THE LINVILLE HOTEL
34 George Street,
Linville
07 5424 7280
TOOGOOLAWAH HOTEL
79 Cressbrook Street,
Toogoolawah
07 5423 1314
Ambient historical homestead. Fresh house made menu with wide food style choice. Unique arts and crafts.
Enjoy excellent service of high-quality fresh produce while you relax and recharge.
Nash Gallery and Café is the perfect destination to enjoy your choice of award-winning Elixir coffee blends (organic, decaffeinated and Fratelli). Offering mouth-watering baked goods, jam and condiments. Our mountain range view and collection of artworks create a refreshing atmosphere while the friendly staff cater to your individual culinary needs.
We proudly offer a full menu of gluten free options with vegetarian, vegan and raw foods available.
Browse our range of hand made soaps and health care lavender products, beautiful wood items, unique pottery and house wares.
Pet friendly garden and children’s play area ready to keep everyone entertained.
Nash Gallery & Café
212 Ipswich StAmbient historical homestead. Fresh house made menu with wide food style choice. Unique arts and crafts.
Enjoy excellent service of high-quality fresh produce while you relax and recharge.
Nash Gallery and Café is the perfect destination to enjoy your choice of award-winning Elixir coffee blends (organic, decaffeinated and Fratelli). Offering mouth-watering baked goods, jam and condiments. Our mountain range view and collection of artworks create a refreshing atmosphere while the friendly staff cater to your individual culinary needs.
We proudly offer a full menu of gluten free options with vegetarian, vegan and raw foods available.
Browse our range of hand made soaps and health care lavender products, beautiful wood items, unique pottery and house wares.
Pet friendly garden and children’s play area ready to keep everyone entertained.
Old Fernvale Bakery Cafe
1492 Brisbane Valley HighwayThings to Do
Just north of Lake Somerset, the Kilcoy Golf Club has a nine-hole course for you to work your way through.
Kilcoy Golf Course
1 Brown StreetJust north of Lake Somerset, the Kilcoy Golf Club has a nine-hole course for you to work your way through.
Thrill seekers, this is for you. Take in the region’s view from a bird’s perspective with Skydive Ramblers in Toogoolawah. During the 15-minute flight to reach altitude, look down upon all of South East Queensland – stretching from the Great Dividing Range to the Pacific Ocean. Step off and free fall for what feels like a year but is actually a minute – release the parachute and (somewhat) relax while floating back to earth. Do your best to pick out the Brisbane River, Lake Wivenhoe and the D’Aguilar Ranges.
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Skydive Ramblers Toogoolawah
7353 Brisbane Valley HighwayThrill seekers, this is for you. Take in the region’s view from a bird’s perspective with Skydive Ramblers in Toogoolawah. During the 15-minute flight to reach altitude, look down upon all of South East Queensland – stretching from the Great Dividing Range to the Pacific Ocean. Step off and free fall for what feels like a year but is actually a minute – release the parachute and (somewhat) relax while floating back to earth. Do your best to pick out the Brisbane River, Lake Wivenhoe and the D’Aguilar Ranges.