ON SATURDAY 30 JUNE 2018 THE LOST WORLD WILL THROW OPEN A SELECTION OF ITS FARM GATES, KICKING OFF THE SCENIC RIM’S 2018 EAT LOCAL WEEK.

The Lost World’s intimate Farm Gate Festival is the perfect low-key opportunity to taste and explore your way around this wilderness region, only 90 minutes drive from Brisbane and Gold Coast.

Discover the workings of the farm; sample just-picked produce; buy meat and veg direct from the farmer; buy art direct from the artist; try a cooking workshop and soak up the wilderness through the day’s pop-up cafes and picnic spots. Take your time - between the food and farms, we have spectacular rugged vistas, rainforests and clear mountain streams. Some events happen at particular times. Others are open throughout the day.

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moo to youA BACKSTAGE PASS TO A REAL WORKING DAIRY FARM 'Moo to You' is your chance to experience life on our family-run dairy farm. Watch our cows being milked, chat to Farmer Dave about the why & how, meet our calves, take a self-guided historical tour through 6 generations on this property, wander down to the creek and take a tour with Farmer Kay. There's farm games and guinea pigs & chickens to keep the kids amused as well. A hearty country breakfast is included featuring our own farm produce and local goodies. The coffee van is on hand too!

Cost: $16-$32 (2 and under free) Where: 2142 Kerry Rd, Kerry When: 7-10am Contact: 0400 076 556 stay@tommerupsfarmstay.com.au www.tommerupsfarmstay.com.auBookings essential. See website for details. Must wear closed in shoes.

Christmas Creek CafeA TASTE OF COUNTRY COOKINGEat, browse and relax in a fantastic rural setting on our new deck with spectacular mountain views. Sample a free tasting of local products. The Christmas Creek Cafe` is open all weekend serving meals that feature fresh local ingredients and Norco products (gluten free and vegan options availalbe). Dinner is also available with a delicious 'Country Roast' - succulent mustard roast beef or honey glazed pork and crackling, or vegetarian with garlic roasted potato, pumpkin, carrots, seasonal steamed vegetables. Dine in or take away.

Cost: Local products, Lunch and Dinner available for purhcase Where: 2745 Christmas Creek Rd When: 8am-5pm (30 Jun & 1,7,8 Jul) Dinner served 5-8pm Contact: 07 5544 8055 cabins@christmascreek.net.au www.christmascreek.net.auDinner bookings essential.

hillview school community co-opA COMMUNITY EFFORT FOR LEARNING ABOUT SUSTAINABILITYSituated in the heart of rich farm land in the Christmas Creek Valley, the Hillview State School has flourished in recent years. In line with the Australian Curriculum’s sustainability focus, Hillview State School students will be working together with the local community to offer stalls of local goodies that both represent and celebrate the rural culture of this beautiful pocket of the world, while providing a real life learning opportunity. Purchase up-cycled feed sack bags, handmade recycled paper, plants, community garden vegetables, honey, beeswax beauty products and food wraps, homemade clothing and crocheted items, a massage and more!

Cost: Products available for purchase Where: 1623 Christmas Creek Rd, HIllview When: 9am-3pm Contact: Charlie Charles 5544 8134 cchar39@eq.edu.au

farm to forkANIMAL FEEDING, STALLS, FARM GAMES, PICNIC IN THE PADDOCKIt's all about the farm animals and our farming system. Grab your bucket of feed and head off on your own animal feeding adventure; meet our sheep, calves, chickens, guinea pigs and goat. Don't miss the Smashing Pumpkins pig feeding tour! Browse the producer stalls, meet local farmers, makers and producers and sample their wares. Enjoy a picnic in the paddock lunch beneath the shade of the blue gums. There's farm games, face painting, Norco tastings much more!

Cost: $17-$28 (2 and under free) Where: 2142 Kerry Rd, Kerry When: 10am-2pm Contact: 0400 076 556 stay@tommerupsfarmstay.com.au www.tommerupsfarmstay.com.auBookings essential. See website for details. Must wear closed in shoes. Be sure to bring cash (EFTPOS out here is difficult!).

tunes, brews, food & fun at the farmUNIQUELY AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK FARM EXPERIENCELearn about what goes into raising our animals for the Australian beef market, with special guest Phillip Thompson & his bullock team. See our stock horses and working dogs in action as they work the yards! Stay on and enjoy a 2-course lunch featuring homegrown beef & pork, along with locally sourced chicken and vegetable produce fully catered by "The Wofty Possum". All day tea & barista coffee, fresh meat & market stalls, gluten free donuts, craft beers & wine, sheep, goats, horse & calf feeding, entertainment & the first ever aussie agrilympics!

Cost: Family Entry from $10, Lunch from $45 Where: Ladybrook Farm, 2763 Kerry Rd, Darlington When: 10am-4pm Contact: 0418 886 783 stay@kirro.com.au www.stayatkirro.com.auLunch Bookings Essential via website Hats, sunscreen, closed in shoes on the day.

CHRISTMAS CREEK honeyLAMINGTON EXCHANGE PERMACULTURE FARM & CHRISTMAS CREEK HONEYOur farm is a seven-acre family-run self-sufficiency initiative. The historic property is the former site of the Lamington Telephone Exchange, Post Office and Tramway Station. Its present incarnation is continuing its heritage of exchange through the exchange of nutrients; the exchange of services and produce; and the exchange of knowledge and ideas. Our Christmas Creek Honey (organic and raw) will be for sale in a road side stall.

Cost: $7 per jar of honey Where: 1950 Christmas Creek Rd, Lamington When: All day from the honey stand Contact: Scott Charles honey@outlook.com.au

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AccommodationLuxury TentsCamping with open firePublic ToiletsCaravan ParkInformationInformation Centre

Bushwalking - graded tracksBushwalking - no tracksPicnic spotFishing and swimmingSchoolCafeFuel

Community HallPlaygroundMarkets or Festival SiteScenic VistaActivitiesPublic Access ParkKiosk

Historical SiteLost World Tourist DriveOther RoadsCreek/RiverDirt Road/Track

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EXPLORE THE COUNTRYSIDE, TALK TO THE FARMERS, MEET THE ANIMALS, AND TASTE YOUR WAY THROUGH THE REGION

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