Scenic Rim loop

The Scenic Rim is the hill country south-west of Brisbane along the Great Dividing Range, with Beaudesert, Canungra and Boonah as the main towns. The loop passes Lamington National Park, views of Mount Barney and Moogerah Dam. It works as a day trip or a relaxed weekend.

The stops

1. Start

   Brisbane

2. Town

   Canungra

   Gateway to Lamington National Park

3. Park

   Binna Burra

   Rainforest walks to Coomera Falls

4. Town

   Rathdowney

   Quiet village, access to Mount Barney

5. Viewpoint

   Mount Barney lookout

   Distant views of SE Queensland's highest peak

6. Town · Overnight

   Boonah

   Farm town with a heritage main street

7. Lake

   Moogerah Dam

   Picnic and kayaking, views of the Main Range

8. Back to the start

   Brisbane

Where to stay

• Night 1

  Canungra

  Cottages and B&Bs

When to go

Autumn to spring; summer can be hot and stormy

On the road

Mix of sealed roads and some gravel to trailheads; narrow mountain roads at O'Reilly's.