ITINERARY: Dayboro Arts & Culture

Artwork by Dayboro Art Gallery member Trudy Brooks

Country Creative & Historic Walk (Dayboro)

Estimated time 3-4hr (Inc. 20min walking & 30min at locations) 

  • Pre trail Stop 1: coffee at Jimmy Pickles (open 6am)
  • Crown Hotel & Store. 1887, info on plaque
  • Start 9.30am Stop 2: The Artist Cove (boutique gallery, smaller works, gifts)
  • Riek Bros. 1900 Store. info on plaque 
  • Terrors Creek Creamery, 1892. Silverwood Butter Factory and Store. info on plaque
  • 10.30am Stop 3: Dayboro Art Gallery (curated mix, multiple artists)
  • Dayboro Butchery 1909. info on plaque
  • 12.00pm Lunch Stop 4: Rendezvous,( heart-warming country book nook) 1.30hr (alternate picnic spots/café options on map) 
  • BONUS STOP 5: 3min drive to Running Duck Studio (gallery in a historic home setting)  Call before you come 0417267031 NOT AVAILABLE July & Aug 2026

    Expand on your exploration with the Dayboro Heritage Trail flyer found in the town information centre at 27 Williams St, 

Dayboro Art Gallery
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Artists Cove
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Rendezvous
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Running Duck Studio
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The Experience

Experience the charm of country Queensland on the Tawny Trails Country & Creative Itinerary. Wander through the historic streets of Dayboro, discover local art galleries and creative spaces, meet talented artists, and uncover the stories that have shaped this unique rural community. Blending art, heritage, nature and small-town hospitality, this self-guided experience offers a relaxing and inspiring day out just a short drive from Brisbane. Explore at your own pace and connect with the creativity, history and country spirit that make Dayboro truly special

GETTING HERE

3 ways to get to Tawny Trails:
• From North via Mount Mee Rd off the D’Aguilar HWY
• From East Via Dayboro Rd (nice option to visit lake Samsonvale Via Vores Rd). coming from the M1 get off at the Dohles Rocks Rd exit
• From South take Samford Rd (nice option is detour via Clear Mountain Road for sweeping views over the lakes)

  1. Use Itinerary with digital interactive map below or
  2. Right click printable map above & save to your files,
  3. Open the saved file & press print

If you find you have extra time visit the main trail map to see what else is around you