Shire of Boonah Travel Guide

Name: Scenic Rim Motel
Price range: ₹9,494
Rating: 6

Tourist Guide

It is an amazing hike up this mountain, through lush rainforest. when you reach the top the views are simply breath taking.

WYARALONG – A DAM GOOD DAY
Every day this man posts pics on Facebook. That’s because every day he goes out photographing birds. He knows where all the good stuff is and it’s in two places. One is the Scenic Rim, the other is Wyaralong Dam; that’s where I’m going to meet him.
The best pics are nearly always around sunrise but, that’s about when I wake up, then there are animals to feed. Oh, and it’s also an hour drive to get to the carpark where John, for that’s his name, is going to meet me.
I rock up in plenty of time before he arrives, jump in his 4WD and head off to a secluded area at the end of the pondage. There’s a parking area, a sign with information and not much else. I’m pleased I came with John as a guide, because I doubt I’d ever have found the spot. Apparently it’s a go to area for runners and off road cyclists as well, John informs me as a familiar jogger bounces past.
The entire area John scouts would only be about a kilometre long but he knows where all the birds are, the best times and when to sit down and wait (most of the time apparently!). We have a moderately fruitful time but John insists that, to get ideal conditions, we need to be here earlier; thus arrangements are made to meet again at an earlier time two days hence.
There’s still a bit of bite in the air when I arrive at the pickup point slightly pre-dawn, but I’m keen to get going. Laconic John just gets on with it and, as we alight, I’m taken by the mist caressing the surface of the lake. It infuses the dead leafless trees with a hint of magic and the birds I’ve come to photograph are forgotten. A partly submerged fence line adds to the allure and I’m off and almost running with my phone/camera.
The sun’s early rays sparkle in the dew and kiss the cloud remnants on the horizon giving them some delightful pastel shades that resonates with the foreground. As a photographer, you know when moments are special. The only problem is what to take a picture of first; there are so many competing images.
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Most Australians have never heard of this beautiful part of Queensland, but it's not far from the sandy beaches of the Gold Coast and definitely worth the drive.

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Australian Hotel Boonah

32 High Street Boonah QLD

₹5,286

₹5,815 total

16 Mar - 17 Mar

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Boonah. Enjoy free parking, a snack bar/deli and a bar/lounge. Popular attractions Boonah Library and Toby Slatter Park are located ...

6.8/10 (199 reviews)

Basic room, very dated, but comfortable enough for a night. Friendly staff, told us the hotel is up for sale but needs a lot spending on it, so possibly not hopeful

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Boonah Motel

1 Mount Carmel Rd Boonah QLD

₹9,014

₹9,014 total

15 Mar - 16 Mar

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this motel in Boonah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Bicentenial Park and Boonah Showgrounds are located ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (41 reviews)

Very comfortable motel. Clean, comfy bed, great shower, excellent location, lovely staff.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Scenic Rim Motel

6757 Cunningham Hwy Aratula QLD

₹9,494

₹10,443 total

14 Mar - 15 Mar

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Aratula. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mt Edwards Summit Trailhead and Moogerah Dam are located ...

6/10 (1 review)

Room was very clean and staff member warmly welcomed us.

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

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Wander in the Scenic Rim

1660 Beaudesert Boonah Rd Wyaralong QLD

Stay at this cabin in Wyaralong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room massages.

10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)

Private and peaceful......comfortable king size bed

Reviewed on 7 Apr 2024

Quest Ipswich

57 - 63 Warwick Road Ipswich QLD

Stay at this aparthotel in Ipswich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (264 reviews)

Spacious room. Great welcome from front desk.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Oaks Ipswich Aspire Suites

1 West Street Woodend QLD

Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Woodend. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (715 reviews)

Clean room, balcony, undercover parking. Friendly team at checkin

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

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