Things to do

Wine Tastings at Barney Creek Vineyard Cottages

Set amongst the mountains, Barney Creek Vineyard Cottages have a boutique vineyard planted with shiraz, petit verdot, grenache and mourvedre.

Wine tasting is offered on Saturday’s upon appointment. Afternoon tastings cost $22/person (min 4 people) and include a taste of 4 wines, and 1 full glass to enjoy with a gourmet cheese platter, filled with homemade and local goodies.

Contact: Barry & Jennifer
T: 5544 3285
E: info@barneycreekcottages.com
W: www.barneycreekcottages.com

Café and Olive Oil Products at Rathlogan Olive Grove

Planted with over 1000 olive trees, Rathlogan Grove is a productive olive grove where the olives are grown and cold pressed onsite. The grove and The Shed Cafe offer spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.

The Café, featuring country style meals is opened on weekends and tours and tastings can be arranged by contacting the Grove. If intending on visiting, please contact Col and Marylyn before arriving.

Contact: Col & Marylyn
T: 5544 1024
E: rathlogangrove@bigpond.com
W: www.rathlogangrove.com.au

Rathdowney Alpaca Farm

The rural outlook and peaceful ambience of “Triple Peaks” is the perfect setting to experience old-fashioned courtesy when you delight in a close-up encounter of “the alpaca kind”. The Rathdowney Alpaca Farm also sells homespun/made Alpaca items such as scarves, pullovers, beanies, shawls and rugs.

Groups, Clubs and Bus Tours, families and couples can be arranged by appointment only.

Contact Sheila
T: 5544 3272
E: info@ausalpaca.com
W: www.ausalpaca.com

Dairy Farm Visits

Looking for an authentic experience? Book in to visit a local dairy farm and experience the day to day operations of milking and feeding cows, help bottle feed the calves, and learn how cream is separated from milk the old-fashioned way.

Bookings essential and can be made through contacting Mt Barney Lodge.
Cost: $12/adult, $7/child aged between 3 and 12.
Other inclusions: Closed-in footwear must be worn (not thongs or sandals)

Classe Di Cucina Italiana

Pietro and Desley created the Schonell Pizza Caffe at the University of Queensland 15 years ago. It became a popular place for students, academics and the general public alike who came from all over Brisbane to enjoy their A - Z pizza menu.

Now they are sharing their secrets of pizza and other traditional Italian cuisine with intimate cooking classes. Organically grown local produce is used where possible, cooked in superb local olive oil from Rathlogan Olive Grove and will be accompanied by excellent local wine from Barney Creek Vineyard.

The pizza cooking classes are held 20 minutes drive from Mt Barney Lodge, as they require a wood-fired pizza oven. Learn how to make your own dough along with how best to prepare your toppings. Gelato and a game of Bocce (Italian bowls) will follow pizzas.

Other cooking classes are held in Beaudesert, or even at your venue of choice (minimum numbers apply).

Tel: +61 7 5544 1008
Web: www.foodofaustralia.com.au