With three days in the Mary Valley, you can slow down, explore the villages at a relaxed pace and experience the region’s waterways, forests, food and country hospitality in greater depth.
Arrive in Kenilworth and enjoy breakfast at a local café or bakery. Browse boutique stores, galleries and specialty food outlets before setting out through the valley.
Follow the scenic valley route to Imbil, stopping at lookouts and rural viewpoints along the way. Enjoy lunch in the village and take a gentle walk beside Yabba Creek.
Check in to your accommodation — a farm stay, country cottage, cabin or boutique retreat — and enjoy dinner at a local hotel or restaurant.
Spend the morning at Lake Borumba, one of the valley’s most beautiful natural attractions. Enjoy lakeside views, birdwatching, kayaking, fishing or simply relaxing by the water.
Continue to Booloumba Creek in the nearby national park. Explore short walking tracks, rainforest surrounds and clear creek pools.
Return to your accommodation for a quiet evening under the stars and another taste of local produce and country hospitality.
Travel south to Conondale and discover its peaceful rural setting, local history and surrounding mountain scenery. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast or coffee stop before exploring nearby forest areas.
Take a final scenic drive through the valley, stopping for photographs and local produce purchases along the way.
Enjoy a relaxed lunch before beginning your journey home, refreshed by a few days immersed in the Mary Valley’s landscapes and village life.
Brisbane: approx 2–2.5 hrs each way
Sunshine Coast: approx 45–60 mins each way
Gympie: approx 20–30 mins each way
A longer stay reveals the true rhythm of the Mary Valley — winding country roads, welcoming communities, forested hills and unhurried days surrounded by nature.
