Ramblers Early Settlers Cottage

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Ramblers Early Settlers Cottage

Hiking

There are Lots of hiking trails in the area. Mt Barney (please be warned, climbing Mt Barney is very dangerous) Yellow Pinch, The Lower Portals, Upper Portals, Mt Maroon, Mt Edwards, Flinders Peak, and many trails at Wyarralong Dam.
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Mount Barney
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There are Lots of hiking trails in the area. Mt Barney (please be warned, climbing Mt Barney is very dangerous) Yellow Pinch, The Lower Portals, Upper Portals, Mt Maroon, Mt Edwards, Flinders Peak, and many trails at Wyarralong Dam.
We suggest going with a guide for this track. It is not well marked and can be quite difficult for the inexperienced.
Cotswold Track - Mount Maroon Hike
Cotswold Road
We suggest going with a guide for this track. It is not well marked and can be quite difficult for the inexperienced.
A lovely hike with some challenging hills. The reward at the end is a beautiful swimming hole. Take water and snacks and make a day of it.
Lower Portals
A lovely hike with some challenging hills. The reward at the end is a beautiful swimming hole. Take water and snacks and make a day of it.
A great hike with a bit of scrambling and views over Ipswich and surrounding areas.
Flinders Peak Summit
A great hike with a bit of scrambling and views over Ipswich and surrounding areas.
Take in the beautiful views. An easy, but long walk along the banks of the Wyaralong Dam to the summit track for Mt Joyce which rewards you with amazing views as far as Mt Barney.
Ngumbi (Mt Joyce base camp)
Take in the beautiful views. An easy, but long walk along the banks of the Wyaralong Dam to the summit track for Mt Joyce which rewards you with amazing views as far as Mt Barney.

Sightseeing

We have a small convenience store that serves hot food for breakfast and lunch in the main street of Rathdowney, the famous Rathy Pub, a post office, police station, show grounds, visitor information centre and playgrounds and picnic areas.
Rathdowney
We have a small convenience store that serves hot food for breakfast and lunch in the main street of Rathdowney, the famous Rathy Pub, a post office, police station, show grounds, visitor information centre and playgrounds and picnic areas.
If you love Alpacas, you will love this place. You can take an Alpaca for a walk around the grounds of the winery and arrange a picnic after along the banks of the river.
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Mountview Alpaca Farm
852 Lamington National Park Rd
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If you love Alpacas, you will love this place. You can take an Alpaca for a walk around the grounds of the winery and arrange a picnic after along the banks of the river.

Food and Cafes

With fabulous food and an amazing view, the staff are friendly and very helpful. Open Saturday and Sunday for Breakfast and Lunch 8am - 3.30pm
Oaky Creek Farm & Harvest Cafe
208 Oaky Creek Road
With fabulous food and an amazing view, the staff are friendly and very helpful. Open Saturday and Sunday for Breakfast and Lunch 8am - 3.30pm
A favorite amongst the locals. The best Chinese in Beaudesert.
Happy Valley Beaudesert Chinese Family Restaurant
22A William St
A favorite amongst the locals. The best Chinese in Beaudesert.
Excellent Kebabs, Pizza and Turkish food. The staff are very friendly and accomodating.
Star Grill Kebab & Pizza
125-141 Brisbane Street
Excellent Kebabs, Pizza and Turkish food. The staff are very friendly and accomodating.
Great Food and atmosphere.
Railway Hotel Beaudesert
121 Brisbane Street
Great Food and atmosphere.

Neighbourhoods

We are a quiet country town. We dont want to upset our neighbours who enjoy the peace and tranquility. Our little town consists of a Country Pub, general store, post office, police station, rural fire brigade and information centre.
Rathdowney
We are a quiet country town. We dont want to upset our neighbours who enjoy the peace and tranquility. Our little town consists of a Country Pub, general store, post office, police station, rural fire brigade and information centre.

Horse Riding

Wyaralong Dam has so many Trails for Horses. The Lilybrook Recreation Area (Western Trail Access) at Lake Wyaralong caters primarily for horse enthusiasts with holding paddocks and watering areas. With an access point to the trail network, this recreation area is popular for horse riders and walkers.
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Wyaralong Dam
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Wyaralong Dam has so many Trails for Horses. The Lilybrook Recreation Area (Western Trail Access) at Lake Wyaralong caters primarily for horse enthusiasts with holding paddocks and watering areas. With an access point to the trail network, this recreation area is popular for horse riders and walkers.

City/town information

Boonah is a scenic drive 1 hour drive to Beautiful little shops, pubs and an IGA for your convenience.
Boonah
Boonah is a scenic drive 1 hour drive to Beautiful little shops, pubs and an IGA for your convenience.
Beaudesert and a small town but is quickly growing. We have Woolworths, Coles and Aldi for all your grocery needs. Fast food restaurants include MacDonald's, KFC, Hungary Jacks, Red Rooster and Dominos. We also have a few gift shops, cafes and bakeries. During summer the local pool is open with a family friendly park nearby.
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Beaudesert
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Beaudesert and a small town but is quickly growing. We have Woolworths, Coles and Aldi for all your grocery needs. Fast food restaurants include MacDonald's, KFC, Hungary Jacks, Red Rooster and Dominos. We also have a few gift shops, cafes and bakeries. During summer the local pool is open with a family friendly park nearby.
Gallery Walk is a top tourist attraction with Gift shops and Cafes galore. There are plenty of wineries to visit and specialty foods available to sample.
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Tamborine Mountain
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Gallery Walk is a top tourist attraction with Gift shops and Cafes galore. There are plenty of wineries to visit and specialty foods available to sample.

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Slip on shoes

We have a seperate bathroom/out house so it would be a good idea to pack some slip on shoes/thongs when nature calls!
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Warm clothes

It get very cold here during the winter months so pack warm clothes, beanies etc to sit around the camp fire.
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Swimmers and Towels

In summer, there are many swimming holes in the area to explore.