Whether you’re looking for a spot to lay out your own spread, or want someone to do all the work for you, you’ll find your way to picnic heaven with this list.
The Soul Nook Collective
Grab your closest friends and book a luxury bell tent picnic at the Old Church grounds in Marburg. The Soul Nook Collective take care of everything, the styling, the food, the bubbles and even the music with solo artists able to be booked to serenade you for the afternoon. Just about any type of occasion is catered for, including hens parties and intimate date night settings.
Not after all that fancy stuff? Book something a little simpler, book in for a picnic box and spread out a blanket under the trees.
Watercress Creek Olives and Limes
Bernie and Lorraine Mahon’s olive and lime farm, Watercress Olives and Limes, in Pine Mountain is the perfect backdrop for your next picnic.
Book a picnic pack with olives, spreads and dips and find a quiet spot to sit and enjoy after wandering in the olive grove. Then browse their olives and limes for sale from the farmgate.
Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway Picnic Train
Every month or so the Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway hold special public train running days which include food trucks on the grounds at the Swanbank station.
Or you can bring your own picnic and grab a spot by the dam in the shade of the trees and enjoy the surroundings before or after your train ride.
Kholo Gardens
Kholo Gardens is a peaceful retreat with lush gardens, lily pond and open spaces. See the Giant Kauri trees and Hoop Pines planted by early settlers, spot rare birds and take a bush walk.
Bring the picnic basket and rug and make a day of it!
Queens Park
Queens Park is more than just a park, it’s a precinct with playground, nature centre and Japanese Gardens. Take the day to explore and lay out the picnic rug when you get peckish, bring your own food, or order from the onsite cafe!
Tulmur Place
Tulmur Place in the Nicholas St Precinct is a great place for a picnic with lush green spaces and the Children’s Library close by.
Robelle Domain
There are many great spots for a picnic at Robelle Domain. You can choose to have one near the lagoon, or kids playground area, get takeaway from Breakfast at Stephanies, or pack your own and stretch out in one of the many grassy areas.
Denmark Hill Conservation Reserve
Denmark Hill is located in the heart of the Ipswich CBD and has a walking tracks as well as picnic tables and a children’s playground. There’s also grassed areas near the playground where you can spread the picnic blanket.
