Top Things to do in Somerset
What to do and see in Somerset, Queensland: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Somerset, Australia including The Tip of Cape York, Toogoolawah History Museum, Yowie Park, Red Cedar Park, Woongooroo Estate, Somerset Dam, Winya Wines, Peach Trees, Fernvale Country Markets, Somerset Regional Art Gallery - The Condensery.
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1. The Tip of Cape York
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5.0 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By joniquelife - Australia, null
What an amazing experience/achievement to make it all the way to the tippy top of Australia to stand in front of the iconic sign, small 400-600 meter walk from the carpark to the sign either climbing up over the hill on an unmarked track or to the left following the mangroves (the second option is easier on low tide) “Jonique Life” Follow our journey around Australia on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube as we highlight wonderful experiences and magical places you can add to your ever growing bucket list.
2. Toogoolawah History Museum
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Tour Queensland’s oldest railway station built in the 1880s at Toogoolawah - now home to a historic museum, town hall and soon to be art gallery precinct. Stroll through the museum of local artefacts housing the station’s original party line telephone, and ask about searches of the region’s founding families. Stroll the country markets held on the second Saturday of each month.
3. Yowie Park
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By WorldTravla7 - Cairns, Australia
The park is named in honour of an aboriginal Australian folklore being called a Yowie reputed to have roamed the hills of Kilcoy. The yowie is certainly memorable and the yowie statue in the park sticks in my mind from a school excursion out to Somerset Dam back in 1989. It was great to come back and see it 30 years later and take a relaxing walk through the lush green park, and around the lake filled with lillipads & water birds and read the interpretive signage re the history of the area. There is a craft store and historical museum adjacent to the park as well which looked interesting but was closed when I visited.
4. Red Cedar Park
5. Woongooroo Estate
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Woongooroo Estate is a family owned vineyard and Cellardoor Cafe in the glorious Somerset Valleys Wine Region just 1 hour from Brisbane. Our specialty is wine and cheese matching for which bookings can be made.
Reviewed By Stephenjames53 - Scarborough, Australia
Decided to have a weekend in Kilcoy and support the local businesses after a terrible drought period. Love visiting local wineries so Woongooroo Estate was our first 'port of call' and we weren't disappointed. Arrived before lunch and was greeted by Phil and Gail. Started with the wine tasting which we thoroughly enjoyed and for lunch we shared a Mediterranean platter for two which consisted of various cheeses, meats, olives, bread etc. Locally produced and fresh. Had a wonderful bottle of Somerset Red (Merlot and Shiraz) served chill with our lunch. No - we didn't drink it all as I still had to drive to Kilcoy but enjoyed the rest later. A great place to visit and friendly hosts.
6. Somerset Dam
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By ModPem - Thailand, null
Somerset Dam is not too far from Brisbane and it is beautiful. Perfect for a day trip or camping and boating. The water is cool and great for swim.
7. Winya Wines
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By kevcam26 - Brisbane, Australia
I visited this winery quite a while back. Kilcoy is full of good wineries, with good wines coming from each and every one of them and this winery is no exception, nestled away on Winya Rd this is another winery to stop into if you are up for a winery tour just as good as the Barossa or the Hunter but done the Qld way.
8. Peach Trees
9. Fernvale Country Markets
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4.0 based on 28 reviews
Sundays only!
10. Somerset Regional Art Gallery - The Condensery
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
The Somerset Regional Art Gallery - The Condensery has rich history, formerly home to Nestle condensed milk factory packing facility. Now a unique cultural precinct, the gallery hosts rotating exhibitions, featuring works across various mediums and is available for workshops and community art events. Visit the gallery and be greeted by a distinctive hand sculptured bronze red deer statue by renowned Somerset artist, Bodo Muche. This sculpture represents an important part of Toogoolawah's heritage - the gift of five red deer from Queen Victoria in 1873. This historical site has received multiple awards for the adaptive reuse of the dilapidated factory and its contemporary architecture. Step back in time and explore the historic art gallery today.
