Right on Brisbane's doorstep is Pine Rivers' scenic hinterland where you can exhale the stress of a busy working week.
From the lofty heights of Mt Glorious, Mt Nebo and Mt Mee to the tranquil edge of Lake Samsonvale, it's a quick getaway to a world of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, food and wine and pure indulgence.
Travel
25 minutes north west from downtown Brisbane.
Follow Kelvin Grove Road out to Samford Road, or alternatively Musgrave Road and Waterworks Road.
From north of Brisbane, take Mt Mee Road via Woodford. From the north of Brisbane, take Albany Creek Road, or the Strathpine or Kallangur exits from the Bruce Highway. If you're arriving from the west, take Mt Glorious Road from the Wivenhoe outlook.
Public Transport options are limited; contact TransLink or phone TransInfo on 13 12 30 for more information.
What to do
- feed and view the deer at Lyell Deer Farm, 5 Lyell Court, Mt Samson, Tel: 07 3289 4270, and the animals at Alma Park Zoo, Alma Road, Dakabin, Tel: 07 3204 6566
- visit Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, the Boiler House Steam and Engine Museum and the Sunday Markets at North Pine Country Park
- enjoy an escapade with Breakout Adventures, Tel: 07 3851 2632, a game of Skirmish, Tel: 07 3886 4644, or a round of golf at either Samford Valley or Wantima Country Golf Clubs, or one of seven other clubs in the Shire
- wine tasting at Oceanview Estates, 2557 Mt Mee Road, Oceanview. Tel: 07 3425 3900. Lunch at their restaurant and enjoy the view over the vineyard and lake.
Where to stay
- Maiala Park Lodge - Mt Glorious. Tel: 07 3289 0050
- Cedar Creek Falls Retreat - Tel: 07 3289 4551
- Beaumont House B&B and Bickles Restaurant - Yugar Tel: 07 3289 3899
- Brockhurst Cabins Farmstay Retreat - Ocean View Tel: 07 3425 3314
- Kirnicama Elegant Escapes - Samsonvale Tel: 07 3425 2526
- Mt Glorious Getaway Cottages & Conference Centre - Mt Glorious Tel: 07 3289 0172
- Trevena Glen Farm - Mt Samson Tel: 07 3289 4257
- Oceanview Estates - Ocean View Tel: 07 3425 3900
Where to eat and drink
- Mt Glorious Restaurant – glorious food with views. 1816 Mt. Glorious Road, Mt. Glorious. Tel: 07 3289 0145
- The Lookout Restaurant at Quality Hotel Clear Mountain. Clear Mountain Road, Clear Mountain. Tel: 07 3298 5100
- Heritage Restaurant and Bar, Tel: 07 3889 0355 and BJ's Woodfired Bakery, Tel: 07 3285 5411 at North Pine Country Park, Dayboro Road, Kurwongbah
- Riddles Café in William Street Dayboro, Tel: 07 3425 1510 or Samford Homestead Restaurant, Main Street, Samford, Tel: 07 3289 1485.
- Cook your own barbecue or picnic beside magnificent Lake Samsonvale at Bullocky's Rest
What to take home
- Superb locally produced wine at Oceanview Estates, 2557 Mt Mee Road, Ocean View, Tel: 07 3425 3900 and at Brisbane's Vineyard, 1076 Mt Nebo Road, Mt Nebo, Tel: 07 3289 5111
- Innovative art and sculpture from the Dayboro Art Gallery, Willian Street, Dayboro, and King Scrub Gallery, Mt Mee Road, Dayboro Tel: 07 3425 1247
- Unique gifts from Hear & Soul Gift Gallery, 40 Main Street, Samford, Tel: 07 3289 1833, the arts & crafts co-op at The Salb Hut Gallery, Main Street, Samford, Tel: 07 0410 317 883 and Masa Art Gallery, Main Street, Samford, Tel: 07 3289 3106
- A hand made creation from the markets at North Pine Country Park
For complete information on accommodation, restaurants and local attractions info [at] pineriverstourismandinformation [dot] com [dot] au. the Pine Rivers Tourism and Information Centre or phone 07 3205 4793.
