Ketchup’s Bank Glamping’s position up in the hills gives us the most spectacular summer sunsets along with beautiful afternoon mountain breezes. But, summer is also a great time to explore a hidden swimming hole or a cool cafe. With three local lakes (Maroon, Moogerah and Wyaralong), and beautiful towns nearby, it only takes a little bit of local knowledge to find a perfect, (almost secret) spot for a summer day in the Scenic Rim. Here are our Top Five!
1. Waterfall Creek Reserve
On the outskirts of Lake Maroon, 40mins from Ketchup’s Bank Glamping, you’ll find Waterfall Creek, a picturesque rocky stream. If you follow the creek up stream about 200m, it opens up to a beautiful deep gorge and depending on the rain, you might even see a waterfall cascading over.
2. Yarramalong
About the same distance away from Ketchup’s, but closer to Lake Moogerah, you’ll find another creek with a bit more space to spread out. You can park at the day area of Yaramalong Park for a gold coin fee and walk along the river bank to where the swimming hole opens up. It is a bit of a hidden track, but if you ask someone they’ll point you in the right direction.
3. The Gorge
Another swimming hole on the outskirts of Lake Moogerah and again there is a small fee to access The Gorge day use. You can park right at the river where there’s a ladder to get in the water and a rope swing. Or, you can wander down stream to find your own quiet spot.
4. Hummingbirds Natural Pantry and Cafe, Boonah
Maybe escaping the heat with an iced coffee in a cool cafe is more your style? Well we have got you covered as well! Hummingbirds is such an inviting (air-conditioned) cafe down the bottom of Boonah’s main street and their food is healthy AND SO DELICIOUS!! Highly recommend the zoodle salad for a tasty and completely guilt free lunch!
5. Lovett, Kalbar
Another great cafe to spend some time with a book and a coffee. Lovett has plenty of space, aircon, charming decor and great food! You won’t miss it in Kalbar’s main street with their funky flower pots outside!
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Then after some exploring, come back to base at one of our two Luxury Eco-tents or Tiny House retreat and chill out on a hammock, taking in the country air. Bliss 🙂
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