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The Fassifern Valley from the air
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Explore Local

Sam Brown Cottage is ideally located to explore the historic towns of Kalbar and Boonah and explore the local national parks.

THINGS TO DO

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Sam Brown Cottage is located in Frazerview on the western edge of the picturesque Scenic Rim.  Nestled in a peaceful country setting surrounded by trees and rolling pastures with views to the main range mountains, you can simply stay in and relax.

If you feel the need to explore, there is plenty to do!

Explore local wineries, the craft brewery, country pubs and cafes.

Visit the camel farm for a tour, lunch or a camel ride.

Visit local farm gates for fresh produce.

Visit a flower farm. 

Browse the country gift shops in Boonah and Kalbar.

Spot the fantastic street art including the Blumbergville Clock.

Visit the Boonah Art Gallery.

Visit the Templin Historical Museum or the Panorama Motorcycles & Memorabilia Museum.

Visit Moogerah Dam, Maroon Dam or Wyaralong Dam.

Take the short walk to Frog Buttress on Mount French for views over Kalbar.

Take the longer walks in the Moogerah Peaks National Park.

For the fit and adventurous, climb Mount Cordeaux and watch the sunrise.

Drive up Greenhills Road for spectacular mountain views.

Take Cannon Creek Road from Milford to Maroon for more views.

For a birds eye aerial view of the region pre-book a glider flight.

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PLACES TO EAT

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The local towns of Aratula, Boonah, Kalbar, Mount Alford, Roadvale and Harrisville are all home to a country pub or two!  

There are also great cafes for breakfast, brunch and lunch.

Check out the 1950s style ice cream parlour in Boonah.

There are takeaway options for Indian, Chinese and Pizza.

In the evening there are also several restaurants to try.

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BOONAH
CAFES

café in Kalbar

KALBAR
CAFES

The Roadvale Hotel

COUNTRY
PUBS

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LOCAL
RESTAURANTS

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LOCAL
TAKEAWAY

LOCAL EVENTS

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Boonah, Kalbar and surrounds host a range of popular events throughout the year, including a sunflower festival, the Boonah Show, the Clydesdale Spectacular, Eat Local Month, Kalbar Show, Kalbar Country Day and Farm Trail Days.

Kalbar sunflower festival

March

SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL

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June/July

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