Bellthorpe State Forest and Forest Reserve are at the southern end of the Conondale Range. Untouched bushland with rainforest, waterfalls and attractive creeks is home to 600 identified plant species and a haven for many endangered and threatened animals. Picnic beside a rock pool at the Stony Creek day-use area. Look for frogs around the rock pools. Identify the many forest birds. There are no formal walking tracks. You may walk along the forest roads but some are steep, so talk to rangers befo...
Birches Restaurant is nestled on top of picturesque Mount Mee. This wonderful upmarket a la carte licensed restaurant enjoys spectacular views of the surrounding rural countryside and out to the Redcliffe Peninsula, Moreton Bay, Moreton Island and beyond. Whatever the season, day or night, you will enjoy the ambience this unique Queenslander provides.
The restaurant provides a large open area featuring a high raked timber ceiling, solid brushbox timber floors and the centre piece being a magni...
Bribie Island Recreation Area is a treasure trove of plants and animals. The island is fringed by white, sandy beaches. Heaths and freshwater lagoons support many birds, while the shore provides food and roosting havens for thousands of shorebirds. Dugong thrive in protected waters nearby. Explore the easy Bicentennial bushwalks. Heathland, eucalypt and paperbark forests offer great birdwatching and photography. Go boating or paddle a kayak around Pumicestone Passage. Try your luck at fishing or...
The Caboolture Historical Village is situated on four hectares of land. There are 70 buildings, most of historic value and in excess of 14,000 items of historical significance. It first opened its door in 1985. Visitors can see antique machinery, vehicles and tractors. The Museum contains hundreds of items of significance.
Besides Historical buildings containing items of an historic nature, the Village also has a Maritime and Military Museum. These two buildings are made of mud and straw c...
Hay Cottage Arts and Crafts Association Incorporated is the longest established community based Arts and Crafts Association in Pine Rivers Shire. They sell only the highest quality hand made art and craft at very reasonable prices, all of which are produced by the members of their Association.
They have a wide variety of art and craft on sale including paintings, crochet, knitting, patchwork, quilting, appliqué, wood work (including children’s accessories), leatherwork, embroidery, folk art,...
Mount Mee Forest Reserve is situated at the northern end of the D'Aguilar Range. This huge expanse of rainforest and eucalypt forest offers picnicking visitors clear creeks and scenic lookouts. Inspect the remains of the antique sawmill in the Gantry day-use area. Take the Piccabeen Palm walk to learn about the area’s forest and its logging history. (Visitors in wheelchairs can access this walk with assistance). Fit walkers can hike the Somerset trail to enjoy views of Somerset and Wivenhoe lake...
At the D'Aguilar Range's northern end, this huge expanse of rainforest and eucalypt forest in Mount Mee Forest Reserve contains clear creeks, and lookouts with lovely views.
Beginning at the Gantry, this mind-calming walk contains beautiful open forests, scribbly gum forests, rainforest remnants, hoop pine plantations and picturesque creek scenery.
About halfway along, enjoy the magnificent views to the west, overlooking Somerset and Wivenhoe Dams. On your return, enjoy a picnic at the Gantr...
The Abbey Museum is a priceless collection of antiquities and fine arts from around the world.
The Museum has won international acclaim for the quality of its displays and the scope of its collections, from many different civilisations and cultures. Its European collections of medieval art have a premier place in Australia. You will find the Abbey Museum is divided into two halves. A time-passage explores the exciting history of Western Europe over the last half-million years to modern times.
