The trail takes you from the lush green hills of Mount Mee, the Glass House Mountain backdrop of Ocean View, and onto the character-filled creative, cultural, and historic towns of Dayboro and Samford, all the way through to the rainforest walks at Mount Glorious.
Tawny Trails is The Creative Living Experience; It’s discovering what it means to live creatively through interactions with artists, exploring creative spaces, and discovering creatively inspirational locations.
Experience the vibrant world of art on the Tawny Trails. Meet renowned artists, discover emerging talents, and connect with passionate creators who share their unique perspectives.
As you explore the trail, be inspired by the diverse range of artistic expressions. Discover your own creative spark and ignite your appreciation for the arts.
The Tawny Frogmouth: A Symbol of Nature and Inspiration
The name “Tawny Trails” pays homage to the elusive and enchanting Tawny Frogmouth. This nocturnal bird, with its owl-like appearance, is a familiar sight in the Australian bush.
The Tawny Frogmouth embodies the spirit of Tawny Trails: a blend of nature, creativity, and joy. Its unexpected appearance often brings a smile to our faces, reminding us of the simple pleasures found in the natural world.
As you explore the trail, let the Tawny Frogmouth inspire you to appreciate the beauty and wonder that surrounds us. Fall in love with nature and discover your own creative spark.
Tawny Trails takes the guesswork out of exploring the region. We’ve curated a carefully selected route that highlights the most interesting, scenic, and cultural attractions between Mount Mee and Mount Glorious.
Who are we? We are local enthusiasts, artists and individual local businesses coming together to share the best bits of the region with you.
Unleash Your Curiosity
Hidden Gems: Discover private galleries and studios that are not open to the public, offering exclusive access to the creative world.
Personalized Exploration: Tailor your adventure to your preferences, whether you’re traveling solo, with a partner, family, or friends.
Inspiration and Escape: Break free from the ordinary and find inspiration in the beauty of the natural world and the creativity of local artists.
Whether you’re an art lover, a nature enthusiast, or simply looking for a peaceful getaway, Tawny Trails also offers adventurers an unparalleled accommodation experience that transcends the ordinary, inviting you to immerse yourself in a world where art, nature and luxury, converge. As you plan your next escape to this panoramic corner of Australia, why not reserve yourself a spot at one of the accommodation options in the heart of Tawny Trails, where every stay is more than just a place to rest – it’s the foundation of your adventure, a journey into the soul of creativity and comfort.
Just want to get straight onto driving the trail?: Go straight to the SUNDAY TRAIL MAP, pick a starting point, and let the trail guide you from one location to the next(food and picnic spots are indicated on the trail for your convenience)
Have time to enjoy the full Tawny Trails Experience?: Spend a little time exploring the website before starting the trail to gain insights from each location. From the menu tab select Locations for galleries, art businesses, artists, creatively inspiring locations, and arts-supportive businesses;
These pages will give you an overview of what’s on offer at each location. Select individual location links to go to more in-depth information about each location
Want to have the absolutely best Tawny Trails experience?
Double up! And make a weekend out of it. Take advantage of the newly released weekly EVERYDAY TRAIL MAP(not all locations are available, and some require booking. Please see location details) and spread the trail over two days or more. Staying at one of our gorgeous accommodation locations is an experience in itself.
Can’t visit Sundays?
We’ve got you covered. Yes, we have just released the EVERYday trail map that includes the locations that are available throughout each week. Just check for additional hours on each locations information pages
***Bare in mind that this is not the main trail, so not all locations are available***
But absolutely plenty to make your Stay astounding
Each location has been hand-picked to express different elements for your creative journey with no place alike. Enjoy an extensive variety of artworks, from whimsical illustrations and vivid landscapes to huge glamorous abstracts entwined with gold and silver. You will also find lifestyle locations that are inspirational, explorational and experience-driven to heighten the creative journey.
Trail MAPS can be found on the Tawny Trails homepage. Each participating location is marked on the trail map with a brief description and images.
The Creative Living page shares insights on what it means to live creatively
Location pages list the stop options along the trail with links for more information about each. On these pages, you will find “The Experience” that shares with you how the artists got started, why they love what they do, and any notable moments in their journey. As well as tips on how you, too, can live creatively should you wish. Also, at the bottom of each of these location pages, you will find: contact, location, socials, and opening details
Like the location pages, the accommodation page lists the accommodation options briefly with a link for further information.
The contact page also has our feedback form. We would love to hear how your Tawny Trails experience was.
Don’t forget, you may not fit all the trail in one day, but we will be here for you next month as well
ACCESSIBLE STATMENT
Tawny Trails strives to be inclusive where possible and encourages improvements in this area to ensure digital and physical accessibility for people with disabilities. However, Tawny Trails acts as an agent for participating individuals & businesses.
Please see the interactive trail map on the Home Page for accessible locations. On the map, you will also find the details of accessibility for each site. If you would like to contact a specific location on the trail, please see the contact details on their individual page throughout the website. Creatives – Lifestyle – Accommodation
ACCESSIBILITY ELEMENTS throughout the trail: Ramp, Wheelchair toilet, parking next to the ramp and assistance on request and noticed.
Please call if bringing groups through so we can ensure we have adequate staff to assist should it be needed.
Tawny Trails website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the digital accessibility standard.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Tawny trails event and website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on the Tawny Trails Website:
E-mail: danielle@tawnytrails.com
We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.
This statement was created on 22 December 2021
“This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.”
Tawny Trails acts as an agent for independent individuals and businesses. Aiming to promote and support the arts and local businesses in the region as one.
“This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.”
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