Scenic Rim Regional Council
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Scenic Rim Regional Council,
The Scenic Rim region is a thriving rural paradise set in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range and surrounded by World Heritage-listed national parks.
Home to a population of more than 40,000 the region covers 4254sq km and is located an hour south of Brisbane and an hour inland from the Gold Coast.
Known for its breathtaking scenery, it is a popular tourist destination offering visitors plenty to see and do. From its myriad wineries and art galleries to expansive bushwalking tracks, state-of-the-art equine facilities, growing rural communities and friendly country charm, the Scenic Rim region is a must-see destination.
Its main towns and villages are: Canungra, Beaudesert, Boonah, Tamborine Mountain, Kooralbyn, Beechmont, Kalbar, Aratula, Rathdowney, Harrisville and Peak Crossing.
The region’s primary businesses are agricultural/horticultural production, the equine industry and tourism/ecotourism.