📅 28–29 NOV | ⏰ 10AM–4PM | 📍 MT GLORIOUS + DAYBORO | 🚗 SELF-DRIVE
Before the busy December holiday rush arrives and you find yourself looking after everyone else, why not gather your besties and escape into the hills for some guilt-free me-time?
For one spectacular weekend, our private galleries and artist studios will open their doors alongside Tawny Trails’ treasure trove of natural beauty, boutique cafes, vibrant art galleries, and gorgeous mountain getaways.
Think slow mornings, long lunches, creative discoveries and plenty of reasons to linger.
This is Naughty November:
The idea is simple: put yourself first — and bring someone along who deserves a little spoiling too.
Follow the trail through the Mt Glorious and Dayboro hills, discovering creative spaces, artist studios, galleries, beautiful natural places, local food and a few cheeky surprises along the way.
You might:
• 🖤 Step inside a private artist studio
• 🎨 Discover original artwork and meet local artists
• 🌿 Wander through beautiful hinterland and rainforest
• ☕ Stop for a long coffee or lunch
• 🥂 Discover local sips and special treats
• 🏡 Turn your day out into a mountain getaway
• 🎁 Find a few unexpected Naughty November surprises
We won’t give everything away.
Part of the fun is discovering what happens when you follow the trail.
Take advantage of of the rarely open private studios and their special Naughty November fun & activities.
No need to book unless doing one of the workshops.
Make use of the Interactive maps and directions
Start the trail at either end (Mt Glorious or Mt Mee) and work your way through, visiting what you want on the way
Tap any stop on the interactive map, to choose your route, discover gallery spaces,
view photos, details and links.
Start the trail at either end (Mt Glorious or Mt Mee) and work your way Dayboro, the next day go the other way
Tap any stop on the interactive map, to choose your route, discover gallery spaces,
view photos, details and links.
PRIVATE STUDIO OPEN TRAIL 5.30hr (Inc. 1.30hr driving)The Self-Guided Itinerary (Times are obviously just a guide 😉
Heaps of fun extras will be revealed in the lead up to the event
• 8:30 AM | Pre-Trail Nature Reset: Start your day with a gentle 1-hour walk through the crisp, fresh canopy of the Maiala Rainforest.
• 10:00 AM | Phoenix Sculpture Garden SUNDAY ONLY: Exquisite sculptures set against stunning rainforest views. SATURDAY Tatiana Afonin vibrant strokes-
• 11:30 AM | Ann Russell Studio: Step inside for an intimate studio visit to view original local work and chat directly with the artist. + Sunday there is an art retreat: BOOK a Mixed Media -Layers of Thought. A transformative morning dedicated to mindfulness and inner peace.
• 12:00 PM | Country Lunch: Pause for a relaxing hour to recharge—BOOK a delicious lunch at the new Peppers Clear Mountain or enjoy lunch at charming Samford village café.
• 1:30 PM | Christa’s Gilding Studio: Enjoy a mindful studio encounter exploring the delicate art of traditional gilding.
• 2.30pm Stop 4: Running Duck Studio An exclusive gallery & studio experience
• 3.30pm Stop 5: Kylie Farrelly details soon
BOOK a night at one of our gorgeous Hinterland accommodation. You know you want to
Planning Your Escape
• Book ahead for the art retreat and workshops where indicated above
• Your Day, Your Way: Follow the full route or use our interactive map to design your own custom trail pace.
We’re reclaiming the word naughty as a cheeky invitation for you to put yourself first. Along the way, keep an eye out for a few cheeky surprises waiting at our open doors—from playful permission slips and quiet reflection spots framed by mountain views, to little "leave-your-stress-behind" moments, local sips, and thoughtful treats designed to pamper your soul.
Bring Your Besties
Naughty November was made for sharing.
Bring your sister, your best friend, your partner, your mum — or someone you know who desperately deserves a little spoiling.
Make a day of it together, or turn it into a weekend away.
Make It a Hinterland Escape
With mountain accommodation, restaurants, galleries, studios and nature experiences along the trail, there’s plenty to explore.
You can follow one of our suggested Tawny Trails itineraries or create your own adventure using the interactive Tawny Trails map and app.
Stay for lunch.
Stay for sunset.
Or stay the night.
There’s no prize for rushing home.
When & Where
Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 November
10am–4pm
📍 Mt Glorious, Dayboro & the Moreton Bay Hinterland
Naughty November is a self-drive experience, so you can choose where you go and how long you stay.
Participating destinations will have their own opening times and booking requirements, so check the individual trail stops before setting off.
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 onto Mount Glorious Rd
If you find you have extra time visit the main trail map to see what else is around you