Welcome
WELCOME TO THE SCENIC RIM, A REGION OF SPECTACULAR NATURAL BEAUTY, DIVERSE LANDSCAPES, ABUNDANT WILDLIFE AND INCREDIBLE PRODUCE.
Getting here... The Scenic Rim is an easy escape from Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Toowoomba and the Sunshine Coast.
Adventurer, naturalist and tourism pioneer, Arthur Groom, first coined the phrase Scenic Rim to describe the semi-circle chain of mountains that wraps around the valleys in this vast region. Groom wrote that the Scenic Rim was ‘one mountain after the other’. And he was right. Everywhere you turn in the Scenic Rim you’ll see mountains. This imposing rim of mountains dates back millions of years to a time when many were active volcanoes. Their legacy – Australia’s most accessible World Heritage listed rainforests and rich alluvial soil – remain the region’s lifeblood.
Well-marked highways and scenic country roads will lead you to the region’s major towns, tourist attractions and national parks.
TRAVELLING DISTANCES (KM)
While you’re here, explore the pristine rainforests and stunning natural beauty that’s preserved in the Scenic Rim’s six National Parks.
Brisbane to Boonah 86km
The Scenic Rim is an exciting destination for tourism, art, food, outdoor adventure, walking, water sports and rural enterprise.
Surfers Paradise to Canungra 33km
Think romantic cottages and cabins, farm stays, camping and lodges. Explore nature and feast on award-winning food and wine.
Brisbane to Beaudesert 70km Brisbane to Tamborine Mountain 80km Surfers Paradise to Tamborine Mountain 40km Toowoomba to Boonah 132km Toowoomba to Peak Crossing 110km Sunshine Coast to Beaudesert 175km Sydney to Beaudesert 845km
The Scenic Rim is located on the doorstep of Brisbane and the Gold Coast and is an easy drive from both. toowoomba
You’ll love the Scenic Rim’s relaxed vibe, the stunning scenery and the abundant fresh produce.
brisbane gold coast
sydney
The Scenic Rim is located in South East Queensland about 80km, or one hour’s drive, from Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
melbourne
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