The Ultimate Day Trip for Arts and Crafts Lovers
If your idea of a perfect day out includes handmade treasures, regional galleries and leisurely country drives, this art-focused Somerset day trip is for you.
Just over an hour from Brisbane, this itinerary takes you through charming country towns brimming with local talent and hidden gems.
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- Suggested Time: 1 Day
- Highlight: An inspiring day out through Somerset's galleries, markets and art stores
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Suggested Itinerary
Begin your journey in Lowood with a visit to the Lowood’s Folk Art Cooperative, a space packed with locally made crafts, artwork and home-grown produce. Browse the handmade pieces and plants before enjoying a slice of delicious homemade cakes or sampling locally made biscuits and preserves.
From Lowood, continue to Esk and pop by Nash’s Gallery and Café, where arts, crafts and colourful creations fill every corner of the historic house. Stay for morning tea or lunch and enjoy a menu of savoury and sweet dishes showcasing fresh local produce. Stop by Glen Rock Gallery, located in the Esk Visitor Information Centre, which showcases local artists in their changing monthly exhibitions.
Just a stroll away, discover Little Country Lane, one of Esk’s most charming stores. This space showcases the work of local makers and regional providores, perfect for finding a unique gift or meaningful souvenir. Before leaving town, grab a coffee or cake from Brisbane Valley Roasters to fuel up before the next leg of the journey.
If you travel on a Saturday, the Esk Country Markets are a must. Stroll through the stalls brimming with artisan wares and home-made goods. There are plenty of hidden treasures to be found here.
Continue on to Toogoolawah, with your first stop being The Condensery, an award-winning regional gallery housed in the historic remains of a 1920s Nestlé condensed milk packing shed. Exhibitions rotate regularly, making each visit a unique experience.
Just a short walk away, pop into the Two Galahs Gallery, a much-loved space showcasing painting, pottery, jewellery, woodwork and more. With over 80 artists displaying their work, the gallery is a celebration of local talent. There are also workshops held throughout the year, making it a must-visit for arts and crafts lovers.
Take a break with a coffee and cake at Picnic Society. The café is also known for its condiments, including jams, chutneys and relishes, as well as its retail range of picnic accessories.
From Toogoolawah, enjoy the scenic drive to Linville, stopping for a late lunch at the historic Linville Hotel. After lunch, make a stop by Moore to visit the Supper Room Art Gallery. This gallery features fine art, photography, collectibles and antiques, perfect for a browse and disovering hidden gems. Check their Facebook for opening hours.
Continue to Kilcoy to visit the Kilcoy Craft Market, where you’ll find a large selection of arts and crafts, created by local artisans. Also located in Yowie Park is the Kilcoy Courthouse Art Gallery. See their wide range of visual art pieces including paintings, mosaics, woodwork and textiles.
From Kilcoy, drive back with a car full of handmade finds and inspiration, wrapping up a day spent exploring the arts and crafts Somerset has to offer.
Day Trip Highlights
Mural Trail
Somerset has hand-painted murals dotted across the region, adding a splash of colour and life to the beautiful country towns. Find more information on the mural trail here.
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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.
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Esk Country Markets | Esk
From handmade crafts and artisan goods to fresh produce and baked treats, the Esk Country Markets are a lively way to spend your Saturday. It’s the perfect place to browse, meet regional providers and pick up some unique treasures.
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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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Little Country Lane | Esk
With its unmistakable pink doors, Little Country Lane is one of Esk’s most charming stops and a must for anyone who loves discovering local finds. This gorgeous gift shop showcases the work of local makers and regional providores. Treat yourself to locally made soaps, bath salts or candles or add to your market haul with regionally produced shrubs, macadamia nuts and condiments.
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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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Two Galahs Gallery | Toogoolawah
The Two Galahs Gallert is a vibrant shop for arts and crafts lovers with over 80 artists on displays. 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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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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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 Courthouse Art Gallery | Kilcoy
Kilcoy Art Society Inc. (KASI), formerly the Kilcoy Artists’ Group, has its headquarters in the restored, historic Kilcoy Courthouse Gallery. Built in 1910, the Courthouse was relocated in 2011 to Kilcoy’s Yowie Park and now features quarterly exhibitions as well as other artworks on display.
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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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