Links to useful sites ...

Here are some sites we feel may be of help and interest to those travelling to our region …

http://scenicrimescapes.com.au/
The website offers a wealth of information with the aim of promoting and developing tourism in the Scenic Rim region.

www.ecotourism.org.au/contact.asp
Mt Barney Lodge holds current Eco-certification with EcoTourism Australia.

http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDQ10090.txt
Ipswich weather report is usually most similar to the conditions expected at Mt Barney.

http://mirror.bom.gov.au/products/IDR502.loop.shtml
Watch the rainfall pattern in real time!! (see area to left of Rathdowney)

www.queenslandshiddenoasis.com.au
Whatever you choose to do during your stay in Beaudesert Shire, please enjoy discovering Queensland’s hidden oasis through this informative website.

www.boonahtourism.org.au
Mt Barney is part of the Scenic Rim, of which Boonah is the heart. Browse what else you can see and do when passing through.

www.rathdowney.org.au
Come to the annual Rathdowney Heritage Day that features a country market, street parade, and displays of local heritage industry.

“Discover Mt Barney” – when staying at Mt Barney Lodge for group and wedding bookings, we can recommend some of the other local accommodation venues nearby that assist us accommodate larger groups.
• www.barneycreekcottages.com
• www.thistledowncottage.net.au
• www.tuckeroocottages.com.au
• www.lillydale.com.au

  • www.ecodirectory.com.au
    EcoDirectory – Australia’s guide to sustainable living.

www.rainforestway.com.au
This exciting new range of drive circuits go straight past our door, and link you to spectacular World Heritage Rainforests and the unique hinterland of the Northern Rivers (NSW) and SE Qld. Their web page is packed with maps and self-drive touring guides.

If you are looking for an enjoyable way to visit Mt Barney Lodge, and have the transportation taken care of, please consider joining Cork’n' Fork Wine Tours’ 2- day Mt Barney Alfresco Adventure Tour. They pick up and return to your accommodation or place of residence in Brisbane, Ipswich or the Gold Coast. Accommodation, dinner, breakfast and activities are included while at Mt Barney Lodge as part of their package.

Day 1: visit three wineries with lunch, and then check into your overnight accommodation at Mt Barney Lodge. Partake in the Sunset Eco walk.
Day 2: Start the day with a guided walk along the creek to Yellowpinch Lookout then visit another three wineries on the return trip home.

www.wmi.net.au/wmi
Mt Barney Lodge is the venue twice a year for the 7 day Leaders Wilderness Advanced First Aid Course. Log on for the next available course.

www.opengarden.org.au
Mt Barney Lodge is proud to invite you to our inaugural entry into the Australian Open Garden Scheme on 3 and 4th November 2007, 10am — 4pm

The sustainability of the gardens at the Lodge is the overall theme, and features a formal hedged herb garden, permaculture vegetable and flower garden, butterfly garden and wildflower walk, cottage gardens around the gardens with a mix of native and drought hardy exotics, and reforestation of the property.
Entry to the garden open day is $5 per person.

www.learnaboutwildlife.com
Araucaria Ecotours can take you on close up encounters with Australian wildlife and provide fantastic information and insights on their zoologist designed tours.

www.bootsawalkin.com.au
Boots A’Walkin’ offers guided day bush walks in the magnificent National Parks in South East Queensland. These walks are for the genuine bushwalker who likes a challenge, a sense of achievement and lots of fun! Walk through rain forests and climb mountaintops! Transport provided.

www.wwoof.com.au
You may meet a wwoofer from a distant country when you stay at our place, as they are a common sight around the Lodge as they share our lifestyle and family time.