A Weekend of Family-Friendly On-Farm Adventures
Duration
2 days
Region
Scenic Rim
Transport
Self-drive
Pack the gumboots and the giggles—this weekend is for the whole family!
If your little ones love animals, snacking on food they picked themselves, and getting their feet dirty, then this is your next family adventure. From decorating cupcakes in flower fields to cuddling camels and watching mighty Clydesdales strut their stuff, there’s hands-on fun for both kids and big kids at every turn.
You’ll explore real working farms, meet the friendly faces behind your food, and maybe even sneak in a few veggies while no one’s looking. It’s a paddock-to-playground weekend that’s part farm tour, part school holiday highlight, and 100% good old-fashioned country fun. Just don’t forget to bring your appetite—and maybe a wet wipe or two!
Event highlights
Clydesdale Spectacular
This year, the richest Clydesdale Show in the Southern Hemisphere is coming to Beaudesert! Enjoy two days of competition, heritage trades, and hands-on displays
including carriage and harness classes, whip cracking,and the World Whip Plaiting Titles. Scottish traditions will also be celebrated with caber tossing, pipes and drums—it's a true celebration of history and horsepower.
Scenic Rim Farming Expo
For backyard gardeners to big-acre farmers, this two-day expo, proudly hosted by the Rotary and Lions Services Clubs of Harrisville, celebrates Scenic Rim’s rich agricultural heritage, thriving rural industries, and natural beauty. With over 100 exhibitors showcasing the latest in farming, sustainability, and rural living, it’s a must-attend event for anyone passionate about agriculture and the future of farming in the region.
Kids Camel Farm Adventure
Meet friendly camels and their adorable babies, snap a cute selfie, and enjoy a guided tour of Australia’s largest camel dairy. With optional experiences like camel rides, face painting, and suncatcher making, it’s the perfect family friendly adventure for young explorers of all ages!
Edible Flower Picking and Cupcake Decorating
Enjoy a guided tour of the edible flower
beds at Elderflower Farm, learning all
about edible flowers while handpicking
your favourites. Then, unleash your
creativity by icing and decorating
gluten-free cupcakes with your blooms,
ready to take home or enjoy on the
day.
DAY 1 — Sat 14 June
Morning – Sat 14 June
Begin your family adventure with a visit to the Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular in Beaudesert, where the kids can get up close with these majestic horses. Experience the thrill of watching these gentle giants in action with demonstrations and activities throughout the day.
Over in Harrisville, the Scenic Rim Farming Expo also offers fun and educational experiences for families, hobby farmers, and rural lifestyle enthusiasts. Discover the region’s agricultural history, sustainability practices, and innovations in farming (yes, this include backyard gardeners to big-acre farmers).
While you’re in region, be sure to visit Summer Land Camels and their Kid’s Camel Farm Adventure event, just ten minutes down the road. Kids will meet adorable camels, learn about life on a camel dairy farm, and, of course, snap a mandatory camel selfie!
Or, if your little ones are ready to unleash their creativity, head to Elderflower Farm for a fun-filled experience where flowers meet frosting. Their Edible Flower Picking and Cupcake Decorating event is the perfect treat for budding artists and sweet tooths alike!
Noon
For lunch, stay onsite at Elderflower Farm as it’s next door to Scenic Rim Farm Shop and Café, or pop into Kalbar and check out Lovett in the main street for delicious sandwiches, treats and great coffee. Take the kids for a walk at Mount French—driving past the historic Dugandan Hotel on the way. It’s a short walk with great views; the kids will love it.
Night
Check in to The Old Church Bed and Breakfast, Scenic Rim Farm House or one of the great farm stays or motels, and head to The Commercial Hotel Boonah for dinner. View accommodation in region here.
DAY 2 — Sun 15 June
Morning – Sun 15 June
Ease into Sunday with another (or a first) visit to the Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular in Beaudesert, where the whole family can enjoy a full day of classic country fun. It’s the perfect slow-paced, soul-filling start to your day.
Noon
Pack a picnic or pop into one of the region’s local cafés – try Hummingbird Café in Beaudesert for a relaxed lunch with plenty of options for even the fussiest little eaters.
Fancy something more outdoorsy? Head to Scenic Rim Farm Shop & Café for paddock-side picnic tables, seasonal dishes, and fresh produce. The kids can run free while you sip a locally roasted coffee and stock up on goodies for the road. If you didn’t make it to the Scenic Rim Farming Expo or Summer Land Camels on Saturday, this afternoon is your chance to fit them in before hitting the road.
Night
As the weekend winds down, so do you. Depart the Scenic Rim with tired kids, farm-fresh produce, and memories of a weekend full of muddy boots, animal cuddles, and family bonding. If you’re not quite ready to leave, squeeze in one last countryside sunset or stay an extra night at a local farm stay to soak up that fresh country air just a little longer.