Guests are free to wander over the 300 Acre
working cattle property or how about a hike to the many scenic
viewpoints on the slopes of Mt Goonerringerringi. You can take a
Somerset Dam Scenic Flight
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Close by at Mt Kilcoy are nature walks through unspoilt
rain forest, complete with native fauna and meandering
springs.
Somerset Dam village is 15 minutes away.
Lake Somerset Holiday Park, where you can put in a
boat; go water skiing, swimming or
fishing, is just 1km.
You can walk down to the
water's edge from the farmhouse in just a couple of
minutes.
Within easy driving distance you will also be able to go
skydiving, take joy flights, go on
horse trails and taste the ever popular cheeses and
wines in the region.
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Relax at the
Catchment Cafe Somerset or have a coffee at
Chantilly Blue Kilcoy. Both quality establishments.
The two authentic Aussie Pubs in town provide first class fare. Visit the Kilcoy Art Gallery located in the Art & Craft/Tourist Info Centre and Historical Society Centre in Hope Street or join the Kilcoy Unplugged Group who meet
on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month at the Kilcoy bowls
club to listen to Bush Poetry or country artists or just come and relax in the beautiful, peaceful, natural surroundings.
Events:
Woodford Folk Festival - check the dates on
www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
Woodford Shows (Annual Show and Rodeo) held in January and June - for further details phone 5496 1147
Kilcoy Show - Kilcoy Showgrounds, Kilcoy - April
http://kilcoyshow.agshows.com.au Show Hotline is 07 54 972
149
Urban Country Music Festival, Caboolture - May -
http://www.urbancountry.com.au (1800 810 400)
Bush to Beach Multicultural Festival held in Esk - end July
Wood, Wine & Art Expo, Showgrounds, Kilcoy - beginning of September (5422 0016)
Markets:
Kilcoy Markets, Hope St, Kilcoy -
second & last Saturday of the month
Esk Markets - every Saturday 7 - 12 noon
Fernvale Markets next to the school - every Sunday.
Things to do and see:
Pterodactyl Helicopters Somerset Dam Scenic Flights
This
is an experience not to be missed. Come and see the breathtaking
and panoramic views of Lake Somerset from a helicopter.
Flights depart from The Kiloy Farm Stay homestead down to the
Somerset Dam wall then up the eastern side of the lake back to
the homestead.
The Dam is full and with the recent rain the landscape is
absolutely beautiful
Bookings are essential as we require minimum numbers.
Book here.
Landcruiser Mountain Park - www.landcruisermountainpark.com.au
Jimna Fire Tower ("In 1975-76 construction commenced on a new fire tower at Jimna which 'would be the tallest built to date', with a designed height of approximately 50 metres. Replacing an earlier tower, the new Jimna fire tower was erected by Leis and his son.") -
www.jimnafiretower.com/
Brisbane Valley Heritage Trail:
http://www.somerset.qld.gov.au/
www.nanango.qld.gov.au
www.dayborodistrict.com.au
www.yarraman.net
Skydive Ramblers, Toogooloowah and Coolum - www.skydiveramblers.com
Horse Trail Adventure - www.horserides.com.au
Therapeutic
Retreat: retreats2nurture
www.reatreats2nurture.com.au
Hunting Lodge Winery, 703 Mt Kilcoy Rd. Mt.Kilcoy (5498 1243) - cellar door open daily - www.huntinglodgeestate.com.au
Woongooroo Estate, 35 Doyles
Rd. Mt Archer, Kilcoy (5496 3529) - mail order wine, cellar
doors open Wednesday to Saturday- www.westatewine.com
Delaney's Creek Vineyard, 70 Hennessy Rd, D'Aguilar (5496 4925) - cellar door open 10-5 daily; BYO picnic
Nirvana Estate, 339 Sandy Creek Rd. Kilcoy (5498 1055) www.nirvanaestate.com.au - cellar door 10 - 4 Fri and Sat
Glengariff (Historic) Estate Winery, 3243 Mt. Mee Rd. Dayboro Valley (3425 1299) - wedding venue only - www.glengariff.com.au
Twin Oaks Winery & Restaurant, 146 Windsor St. Woodford (5496 1348)
Winya Wines, 145 Sandy Creek Rod. Kilcoy (5497 1504) - www.winyawines.com.au
Oceanview Estates Winery and VIneyard, 2557 Mt Mee Rd. Ocean View 4521 (3425 3900) tastings and restaurant open Fri/Sat 10.00 am till late, Sun 8.30 am - 9.00 pm, Mon 10.00 am - 9.00 pm - www.oceanviewestates.com.au
Half Day Tours on the Sunshine Coast or Blackall Ranges - www.suncoasthalfdaytours.com
Twilight Grove, 39 Esk Forest Rd. Esk (5424 1432) - local honey and fruit orchard
Cheese tastings at Maleny Cheese Shop Cafe, 1 Clifford St. Maleny 4552 (5494 2077) - www.malenycheese.com.au
Colin James, 160 Cheeses in a Fromagerie, home made Ice Cream and Gelatis, 37 Maple St. Maleny (5494 2860) and also Caloundra.
Free Cheese Tastings at Kenilworth Country Foods, 45 Charles St. Kenilworth (5446 0144) - Mon - Fri 9 - 4, weekends 10 - 3 - http://www.kenilworthguide.com/kenilworthcountryfoods/
Fishing on Lake Somerset see Fishing in Queensland for more information -
http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/cps/rde/.../28_2981_ENA_HTML.htm
Marriage
Celebrants:
Sonia Lee Fry:
5 Firefly street Pelican Waters, QLD 4551 (0418-595-724)
www.celebrantsonia.com
Lindy L Lynch:
PH: 5423-5260 Mobile 0419-759-121
Creekview Country Wedding Photography:
Email:
creekview_photography@hotmail.com PH: (07) 5422-0572
Services:
Police - dial 000 or the Kilcoy Hospital in Rose St. Kilcoy (ph 5497 1020)
Qld Ambulance, Kennedy Street, Kilcoy (5497 1989)
Kilcoy Medical Centre, Kennedy/Williams St. Kilcoy. Ph 5497 1005
Kilcoy Pharmacy, 20 William St. Kilcoy. Ph 5497 1122
Kilcoy Hospital, 19 Brown St. Kilcoy. Ph 5497 1076
Kilcoy Auto Essentials, 10 William St. Kilcoy. Ph 5422 0777
Kilcoy Exhaust & Mufflers, 5010 D'Aguilar Hwy. Kilcoy Ph 5497 2005/0423 890 542
Kilcoy Smash & Mechanical (Windscreens) Ph 5422
0020
Kilcoy Taxis, 9 Woodrow St. Kilcoy. Mob
045862646
Clubs:
Kilcoy Bowling Club, 11 Royston St. Kilcoy. Ph 5497 1084
Kilcoy Centenary Swimming Pool,
Hope St. Kilcoy. Ph 5497 1453
Kilcoy Tennis Assn.Inc. Taylor St. Kilcoy. Ph 5497 1586
Kilcoy Golf Club, Carseldine St. Kilcoy. Ph 5497 1087
Kilcoy Race Club, Racecourse, Kilcoy. Ph 5497 1128
Kilcoy RSL, Memorial Hall, Kennedy St. Kilcoy. Ph 5422 0564
Kilcoy Sports Centre, Lot 305 Hope St. Kilcoy. Ph 5497 2444
Eating Places:
Chantilly Blue,
25 Seib Street, Kilcoy 4515 (07)
5422 0655
www.chantillyblue.com.au
Exchange Hotel, 13 William St. Kilcoy. Ph 5497 1331
Stanley Hotel, 46 Mary St. Kilcoy. Ph 5497 1037
Kilcoy Bakery, 18 William St. Kilcoy. Ph 5497 1026
The Snack Shack, 7 William St. Kilcoy. Ph 5422 0445
