Discover Ipswich Magazine 2021

COUNTRY

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Artisan workshops run regularly including workshops for kids in the school holidays. The Old Church itself houses The Soul Nook Collective boutique gift shop and cafe. 6. Explore antiques and sip coffee Located in the main street of Marburg is Scotland Yard Antiques, The Black Museum and Special Branch Collective. All are owned by members of the same family. Dad, Les Birnie owns Scotland Yard Antiques, an amazing, realistically priced store that offers anything from rustic outdoor settings to fine furniture and everything in between. Son, Athol manages The Black Museum, an eclectic mix of antique and contemporary furnishings, homewares, art and lighting. Open weekends and by appointment during the week. Daughter, Emily opened Special Branch Collective, a retail space offering plants, garden decor and of course... coffee and treats! 7. Relax in the evening at a B&B Located only eight minutes from Marburg, Tallavalley Farm B&B is an utterly charming three-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage set on 50 acres. Driving up towards the house, you will spot cows and horses in the paddocks and you won’t be disappointed with the pretty gardens and outdoor setting surrounding the cottage. Read more Discoveripswich.com.au/marburg-road-trip ■

Mahon. Visitors can tour the olive grove and lime orchard and browse the shelves of the small shop. This is where you get to taste test the various flavoured olives! The symmetry of the grove and orchard rows are strangely satisfying, silently beckoning you to wander down them and enjoy the rural setting. A picnic between the lime trees can be booked. 4. Hang out with farm animals from 2 reviews Located only 10 minutes drive from Marburg, Dave and Penny welcome families to their wonderful Ewe Nique Hobby Farm where both kids and adults can feed and pat the incredibly cute sheep, lambs, goats, alpacas, chickens and geese. Grab a mini bucket full of carrots and grain on the way in, order a cuppa or snack if you wish, and head on over to the charming undercover area with tables, chairs and cloth-covered hay bales. 5. Enjoy a picnic in a bell tent from 11 reviews The Soul Nook Collective is located on The Old Church Grounds in Marburg and it’s absolutely divine. Private picnics are available Wednesdays through to Saturdays within the peaceful church grounds, from a simple picnic rug set up under the trees to the full glam experience of a beautifully boho-styled bell tent.

By Jessica Palmer Travel blogger @family_holiday_destinations

1. Stop at Kholo Gardens

from 10 reviews Only 17 minutes from Marburg (a great stop off on the way to The Llama Farm below), Kholo Gardens at Pine Mountain is a wonderful place to take a break. There are lovely gardens, defined walkways that sometimes criss-cross over a flowing creek, an established lily pond, bushwalking tracks and wide-open spaces. 2. Feed the Llamas at The Llama Farm from 4 reviews The 80 acre Llama Farm is located only seven minutes from Kholo Gardens, and is Queensland’s largest herd of Llamas. The farm is also home to adorable miniature ponies, stunning peacocks, cute donkeys, sheep, maremmas and even Flemish giant rabbits. The Llama Farm offers two different experiences either a farm visit or a guided llama walk, bookings essential. 3.Wander through an olive grove from 1 review Watercress Creek Olives and Limes is run by fourth generation farmers Bernie and Lorraine

KITCHEN HOURS LUNCH

• Cold Beer on Tap • Great Food • Country atmosphere • Friendly and welcoming service

DINNER 6-8pm 6-8pm 6-8pm 6-8pm

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• Walking distance to Boutique Shops, Coffee, Antiques and the Marburg Racetrack • Heritage Listed Queenslander Pub, also available for bookings and functions • Alfresco/Outdoor Dining

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