Flavour Foundations

BOONAH REGION Flavour Foundations

Hummingbirds Natural Pantry Scenic Rim Cooking Class

Bunjurgen Estate Vineyard

Scenic Rim Brewery Kooroomba Vineyard and Lavender Farm

As far as food and beverage itineraries go, this one is packed with flavours and experiences that will make you savour every bite. And everything is so close to Boonah, that you’ll spend less time behind the wheel and more time with a knife and fork in hand.

We start right in the heart of Boonah, fuelling up on the Hummingbirds Natural Pantry and Café’s beautiful plates of delicious vegan, vegetarian, paleo, dairy-free and gluten-free eats. Stock up on bulk wholefoods to nibble along the way. Just a few minutes down the road, it’s time to tie on your apron and let Chef Caz help sharpen your culinary skills. Choose a class from cuisines around the world or Aussie Bush Food or book your very own private cooking class with friends and family. The lesson ends in a full sit-down lunch or dinner with complimentary local beverages. After the feast it’s time for some sips. Next up we have two boutique wineries and a brewery, each with a story ofpassionbehindit. OurfirstsipstopisBunjurgen Estate Vineyard, a 60-acre property situated 10km south of the township of Boonah. The stunning property is home to 2,200 vines, proud families of kangaroos, awell-played1929vintagepianolaandfive-acresof lawns primed for picnics. Visit the Cellar Door and taste the vineyard’s legendary rosé and lighter shiraz styles, and hear stories of 4.30am starts to long days of hand-picking grapes. Vineyard owners believe in minimising berry trauma and reducing fermentation before crushing. Just a little further south your next sip stop is six hectaresofvineyardandbreathtakinglavenderfields. Welcome to Kooroomba Vineyard and Lavender Farm. The Cellar Door offers boutique chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon and more, all complemented by the Kooroomba Kitchen’s seasonal menus.

All the best beers have a story behind them. Scenic Rim Brewery creations not only have a story behind them but inspire those drinking them to share their own. Cheers!

Fields of fragrant purple blossoms, a beautiful chapel and studio with an active artist in residence program ensures that there is as much to do and see here as there is to taste. Ourfinaltasteadventuretakesustotheoutskirtsof Mt Alford to the Scenic Rim Brewery. The cosy space is full of character with seating inside or out on the deck, both perfect places for quenching your thirst withMike’scraftbeers,andfillingyourbellywith Wendy’s Dutch inspired, home-style cooking. It’s easy to spend a lazy, long afternoon at the Brewery, or bookatourandfindoutmoreaboutMike’sGinger

Extra Dry Ginger Beer, Shazza Mid Strength, Digga’s Pale Ale or Beauy and Blue’s Spiced Pumpkin Ale from the master brewer himself. If you need help planning a tasting tour, Local Taste Discoveries offer a Scenic Rim Farm Gate Tour or Taste of the Scenic Rim Tour, showcasing local food and beverages and behind-the-scenes access to the producer’s process. By the end of this itinerary, you’ll beleftwithsatisfiedstomachs, bags full of artisan made local goodies, and a memory full of stories about characters you won’t forget.

BUNJURGEN ESTATE

An award-winning, boutique vineyard 10km from Boonah in the Heart of the Scenic Rim. Tastings of wines produced from estate grown fruit. Picnic facilities and nature walks. Bookings essential at www.bunjurgenestate.com.au Phone: 0417 638 736 121 Brent Road (Cnr Brent and Bunjurgen Road) Bunjurgen QLD 4310

LOCAL TASTE DISCOVERIES

Boutique tours in the Scenic Rim. We take you behind-the-scenes to meet the producers and hear their stories. Ignite your senses, discover new flavours and taste some of the best local produce. Christelle Moller Phone: 0409857639 www.localtastediscoveries.com.au

A health-full bulk pantry and wholefood café providing a delicious range of vegan, vegetarian, paleo, dairy-free and gluten free eats to enjoy.

• Café - delicious wholefood • Bulk Pantry with over 200 items, including teas, herbs and spices, nuts, dried fruit and flours • Home care products • Skin care ranges

Shop 4/2 Railway Street, Boonah Phone: (07) 5463 2878 hummingbirds.net.au