Take the Somerset Art Trail
Embark on a colourful adventure and discover the Somerset Mural Trail, where hand-painted murals add a splash of colour across the region.
This self-guided journey connects colourful murals and regional galleries across the region’s charming country towns.
- Driving Directions
- Suggested Time: 1 Day
- Highlight: Enjoy a creative day out exploring art galleries, murals and Somerset's villages
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Suggested Itinerary
Begin your Somerset Art Trail in Fernvale, which displays when steam trains were introduced to Fernvale. These can be spotted at the Fernvale Visitor Information Centre Murals along the Brisbane Valley Highway and the Fernvale Memorial Park.
Continue on to Lowood, home to several stops on the art trail. Visit the Somerset Regional Council Office Mural on Michel Street, painted by Bronte Naylor to highlight the region’s rural surroundings.
A short walk away, visit the Clock Park Murals on Peace Street, a mural part of the Bushfire Recovery program by Nicholson Art Company to recognise bushfire resilience and recovery.
While in town, make time for the Lowood Folk Art Cooperative, a much-loved community space showcasing locally made crafts, artworks and handmade goods.
From Lowood, head towards Coominya, where art greets you as you arrive. Spot the Town entry Mural along Coominya Connection Road, a vibrant introduction to the charming country town. Continue into Coominya Park to spot the murals that highlight the area’s unique local culture and community pride.
Next, travel to Esk. Visit the Esk RSL Mural on Ipswich Street, a powerful artwork that honours service and remembrance. From here, stop by Nash’s Gallery and Café, set within a historic home and filled with arts, crafts and colourful creations by local artists. While in Esk, also stop by the Glen Rock Gallery located in the Esk Visitor Information Centre.
The trail continues to Toogoolawah. Seek out the mural next to the Fire Station on Cressbrook Street, a striking artwork that depicts fire recovery. Just a short walk away, explore the Two Galahs Gallery, showcasing paintings, pottery, jewellery and handcrafted works.
Round out your visit with a stop at The Condensery, an award-winning regional art gallery that features rotating exhibitions by living Australian artists.
As you make your way to Kilcoy, detour to Moore to visit the Supper Room Art Gallery, an eclectic gallery featuring fine art, photography, collectibles and antiques. Check their Facebook for opening hours.
Finish the mural trail in Kilcoy with the Kilcoy BP Service Station Mural on Hope Street, the Kilcoy Ambulance Station Mural and the Kilcoy Showground Mural at Woolmar.
Day Trip Highlights
Folk Art Cooperative Society | Lowood
The Folk Art Cooperative has been serving as Lowood’s showcase for locally made crafts, home cooking, produce and plants since 1981. Owned and managed by volunteer members, the shop sells a range of crafted goods as well as delicious homemade cakes, biscuits and preserves, all made by locals. Check their opening hours here. CLICK HERE
Nash Gallery and Café | Esk
The Nash Gallery and Café, located on the main street in Esk, features art, crafts and colourful creations in every corner of the historic house. Open for breakfast, lunch and sweet in-betweens, the café offers a tempting menu of savoury and sweet dishes showcasing fresh local produce.
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Glen Rock Gallery | Esk
Glen Rock Gallery, located in the Esk Visitor Information Centre, showcases a variety of local artists with exhibitions changing monthly. Esk Visitor Information Centre is open between 9-4pm Tuesday to Friday and 9-2pm on Saturdays.
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The Condensery | Toogoolawah
The Condensery Gallery is an award-winning regional art gallery housed in the historic 1920s Nestlé condensed milk packing shed. The gallery hosts regular changing exhibitions, along with a program of artist talks, workshops and art making activities throughout the year.
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Two Galahs Gallery | Toogoolawah
The Two Galahs Gallery is a vibrant shop for arts and crafts lovers with over 80 artists on display. Wander through the selections of paintings, pottery, jewellery, woodwork and more. There are also regular creative workshops, to find out when the next one will be held, click below.
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Supper Room Art Gallery | Moore
Browse through the eclectic collection of art, photography and the range of collectible and antiques at the Supper Room Art Gallery. This charming gallery offers plenty of hidden treasures for art lovers and collectors alike. Check their Facebook for opening hours.
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Kilcoy Craft Market | Kilcoy
The Kilcoy Craft Market, run by volunteers, offers beautiful handmade products and gifts made by local artisans. Visitors can browse a wide range of crafts, handmade gifts and plants, with a nursery on site.
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Mural Trail
Somerset has hand painted murals dotted across the region, adding a splash of colour and life into the beautiful country towns. Find more information on the mural trail here.
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