Things to Do Near Brisbane | Tawny Trails –A Scenic Creative Journey Through the Brisbane Hinterland

A self-drive day trip exploring the beautiful towns of Dayboro & Samford, Pluss scenic Mount Mee & and Mount Glorious

Nestled amidst the lush landscapes of the Brisbane Hinterland, Tawny Trails offers a unique escape for art & nature lovers, and those seeking a break from the ordinary. This scenic art and lifestyle trail is a treasure trove of natural beauty, captivating sculptures, boutique cafes, vibrant art galleries, private studios, and gorgeous mountain getaways. The choices are brilliant! 

Many venues can be visited throughout the week, while some private studios open by appointment.

Just a scenic drive from Brisbane, with stunning scenery, great food and beautiful accommodation nearby, Why not make a weekend of it 

Please explore our Trail Stops,  

Plan your Tawny Trails day out

1. Start Your Tawny Trails Day in the Dayboro Village

The Tawny Trails Explorer (2–3 hours)
Dayboro → local studios → Galleries → café stop → Historical buildings

The Scenic Trail (Half Day)
Dayboro → local studios → café stop → galleries → wineries → Scenic Walk → Mt Mee 
Rolling farmland, wide views and quiet rural roads

The Full Creative Loop (Full Day)
Dayboro → local studios → café stop → galleries → Samford → Clear  Mountain → Rainforest Walks →Mount Glorious 
Forest roads, ridge-top views, village stops, hidden creative spaces and mountain scenery.

Start your day in Dayboro with a pre trail coffee or breakfast, then follow Tawny Trails through the town and onto the rolling hills of the D’Aguilar Range, discovering artist studios, hidden galleries and welcoming cafés and winery along the way.

Get ready for your creativity, food, wine and nature immersion – Tap on the Map below & Go

Mt Mee - Ocean View - Dayboro - Clear Mountain - Samford - Mt Glorious

Start in Dayboro → Follow the Tawny Trails into the Brisbane Hinterland

Use the interactive map to choose your route, discover gallery spaces, and contact private studios to arrange your visit.

You can zoom in and out on map. Click icons on the map for location briefs, photos & links. After selecting location click the direction icon top right of the text to go to Google Maps directions. Click here for a PRINTABLE MAP

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Some locations require booking, check location details***

Art galleries and studios

Art and other shopping

Art infused Lifestyle Locations

Accommodation Locations

Never been on an art trail before?

The Creative Living Experience

Creative living is full of new possibilities, discoveries, exploration, experimentation, self-expression, and invention. It’s a habit, a way of being, a style of existing….focus on living life in a full and deeply satisfying way
– Mar 16, 2015 The Creative Life and Well-Being – Scientific American Blog 

Throughout the website, you will find insights into life through the eyes of an artist. See and experience what it takes to live creatively from those of whom it comes naturally.

https://www.weekendnotes.com/tawny-trails-the-creative-living-experience/

“This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.”

*Not open Christmas day, Boxing day

Artwork Designed by Running Duck Studio

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