From the Ground Up: On-Farm Foodie Experiences
Duration
2 days
Region
Scenic Rim
Transport
Self-drive
Ready to taste the Scenic Rim from the ground up? This immersive foodie adventure takes you straight to the source, celebrating the farms, families and flavours that make this region so deliciously unique.
Across two flavour-filled days, you’ll dig up your own carrots at one of Queensland’s biggest veggie farms, learn the art of cheesemaking and beekeeping, wander vineyards with an alpaca by your side, and settle in for feasts served under country skies. From garlic-growing workshops to high teas in blooming gardens and long lunches on sixth-generation farms, this itinerary is for anyone who believes the best meals come with a story—and maybe a little dirt under the nails. It’s hands-on, heart-filled, and honestly delicious. So pack your appetite and sense of adventure—this is as local as it gets.
Event highlights
Scenic Rim Bees and Cheese
Start your day with a sheep milking demonstration and discover the art of cheesemaking. Then suit up and get hands-on for beekeeping and honey harvesting with Jason from Bee All Natural. Enjoy a sweet, sticky tasting, followed by an artisanal cheese platter and a glass of wine, showcasing the best of the Scenic Rim’s local produce.
Smoke and Mirrors
Three amazing chefs, three passionate farmers, sharing their stories through honest, genuine and delicious local food with conversation to match. This one is for foodies hungry for more than just what’s on the menu. Grounding, authentic and utterly delicious, a feast for the senses on a 6th generation family farm.
Growing Garlic Workshop
Join the passionate owners of Oaky Creek Farm for a hands-on farm tour and workshop showcasing the fundamentals of growing garlic seed to harvest. Afterward, savour a delicious lunch at Harvest Café before departing with a bag of seeds to nurture at home.
Towri Farm High Tea
Experience a traditional high tea on Towri’s charming farm, surrounded by French-style gardens and cuddly sheep. Sip tea, enjoy handmade cheeses, and unwind with soothing live music. With sparkling bubbles on arrival, it’s a perfect afternoon of country living, relaxation, and quality time with friends.
DAY 1 — Sat 21 June
Morning – Sat 21 June
Kick off your weekend with a farm-fresh bang! Head to Kalfresh Carrot Day (SOLD OUT) for a behind-the-scenes look at one of Queensland’s busiest vegetable farms (note this event does sell out). Meet the farmers, explore the “wet and wild” factory, and pick your own carrots straight from the earth—just once a year, and totally worth the dirt!
Over at Towri Sheep Cheeses, the vibes are creamy and dreamy with a sheep milking demo, artisanal cheesemaking, and a hands-on honey harvest with local legends Bee All Natural, where you’ll dive into the delicious world of Scenic Rim bees and cheese (SOLD OUT). Finish with a delicious cheese and wine session in the garden. Yum.
Noon
The afternoon is all about slow grazing and full hearts. At O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyard, grab a creekside picnic basket, sip wine, snack on local fare, and take an alpaca for a stroll (yes, really).
Prefer your lunch with a little fire and flair? Head to the famous sixth-generation Tommerup’s Dairy Farm for Smoke and Mirrors (SOLD OUT), a true food-lovers’ event where chefs and farmers team up to serve smoky, soul-stirring plates and share honest, open stories under big country skies. One not to miss.
Night
After a big day of flavour and fun, it’s time to settle in somewhere special. Treat yourself to a stay at Herrmann House, The Old Church Bed & Breakfast, Scenic Rim Farm House, Worendo Cottages, or any of the fantastic farm stays or motels in the area. Dinner plans? Keep it relaxed with a fireside feast at your stay, head to Bunjurgen Estate Vineyard for a rustic DIY platter and a glass of red as the sun sets, or drop by one of the region’s historic classic pubs. Toast to a day well done.
DAY 2 — Sun 22 June
Morning – Sun 22 June
Wake up to fresh farm air and head to Oaky Creek Farm for their Growing Garlic Workshop. It’s hands-on, down-to-earth, and packed with the kind of know-how that’ll have you planting and harvesting your own bulbs in no time. Wander the farm, get your hands a little dirty, and wrap it up with a nourishing lunch at their Harvest Café—because learning is hungry work!
Noon
Still hungry for more local love? Head back to O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyard for a second chance at their Artisan Picnic and Alpaca Walk. Pick your perfect creekside spot, nibble your way through local cheeses, smoked meats, and sweet treats, and let the gentle company of an alpaca round out your afternoon. Slow, scenic, and seriously photogenic.
Night
Cap off your foodie weekend with a magical Towri Farm High Tea. Think sparkling on arrival, handmade cheese creations, fragrant teas, and sweet bites, all set in lush, French-inspired gardens with live acoustic music to serenade you into the evening. It’s relaxed, rustic elegance at its finest—and the perfect final note to a weekend filled with flavour and farm charm.