SATURDAY 17 AND SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER
Take the scenic route to something delicious with this tasty trail through Somerset.
Leave the city behind and journey through the villages, farms and backroads of Somerset, Queensland.
Backroads & Bites is your invitation to slow down, explore a little further and discover the local producers, markets, cafés, pubs and roadside treasures that make this part of Queensland Country so deliciously different.
Pack the esky, bring your appetite and leave plenty of room for these food discoveries.
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Cumquats Australia Farmgate
Venture on to this working farm with an orchard of more than 500 cumquat trees, a commercial ginger crop, an on-site distillery and a farm gate store. Learn about the cultivation and processing of cumquats and discover how farm-grown produce is transformed into a range of value-added products, including preserves, liqueurs and gin.
Latte with a Llama
Take a llama for a stroll through the streets of Esk and along Sandy Creek before stopping at Brisbane Valley Roasters for morning tea. A wonderfully quirky way to explore Esk that the kids will love. Bookings essential.
Taste of Somerset Bike Ride
Ride the Brisbane Valley Rail trail for a curated tasting journey across three exceptional Somerset producers. Starting at Esk, you’ll stop at Picnic Society for morning tea, Cumquats Australia for an on-farm tasting experience before heading to Esk Beef for a paddock to plate BBQ lunch. Departs from Esk. Bookings essential.
Must-Do Markets
Make a weekend of it and follow the Backroads & Bites trail through Somerset for these must-do country markets. Start at the Fernvale Country Markets, one of the region’s biggest and best-loved Sunday markets, then head north to the Esk Country Markets for local produce, handmade goodies and country charm. Don’t miss the Moore Hall Markets, where you’ll find a relaxed country atmosphere and plenty of local treasures.
The Barn Yard Roadside Stall
A visit to the Barn Yard Stall in Mount Hallen is a must. This roadside farm stall sells delectable sourdough and focaccia loaves as well as homemade mulberry and chilli jams, pickles and relishes, soaps, flowers, plants and more. Pay via cash or PayID.
Somerset Signature Dishes
Somerset pubs and cafes will celebrate the Backroads and Bites weekend showcasing their signature dishes. From creamy SoftServe, loaded shakes and cakes in a can to French inspired menus and pub meals with a twist including Moreton Bay Bugs with an Asian flavour to beef, potato and caramelised onion croquettes.
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Getting here
Located in the heart of Southeast Queensland, we’re just an hour from Brisbane CBD and an easy drive from Toowoomba, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. Somerset is the perfect location for a weekend getaway or country escape with 5,382km2 of countryside for you to explore.
Ipswich
30 minutes
Toowoomba
60 minutes
Brisbane CBD
80 minutes
Sunshine Coast
90 minutes
Gold Coast
120 minutes
Getting here
Located in the heart of Southeast Queensland, we’re just an hour from Brisbane CBD and an easy drive from Toowoomba, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. Somerset is the perfect location for a weekend getaway or country escape with 5,382km2 of countryside for you to explore.
Ipswich
30 minutes
Brisbane CBD
80 minutes
Toowoomba
60 minutes
Sunshine Coast
90 minutes
Gold Coast
120 minutes
VISITOR INFORMATION
Esk Visitor Information Centre
82 Ipswich Street,
Esk
07 5424 2923
The Condensery
29 Factory Road, Toogoolawah
07 5423 1036
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Fernvale Explore Centre
1483 Brisbane Valley Highway, Fernvale
07 5424 0200
Kilcoy Explore Centre
41 Hope Street,
Kilcoy
07 5422 0440
Esk Visitor Information Centre
82 Ipswich Street,
Esk
07 5424 2923
The Condensery
29 Factory Road,
Toogoolawah
07 5423 1036
- Somerset Regional Council 2022
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- Contact
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