Name: Samford Visitor Information Centre
Address: Main Street, Samford Village QLD 4520 (located within the Samford Museum precinct)
Phone: (07) 3289 2588
Opening Hours: Typically 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (weekends and public holidays; seasonal variations)
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Samford Valley / D’Aguilar Range / Moreton Bay Hinterland
The centre is operated by knowledgeable volunteers and is co‑located with the Samford Museum, offering both tourism information and local heritage insights.
What Area It Caters For
1. Samford Village (Primary Area)
- Samford Museum
- Village shops, cafés, and weekend markets
- John Scott Park and community events
- Samford Conservation Park (walking, cycling, horse riding)
2. Samford Valley
- Rural drives and scenic lookouts
- Local produce, farm‑gate stops, and artisan businesses
- Access to Cedar Creek and Camp Mountain
3. Mount Nebo
- Jolly’s Lookout
- Rainforest walks and picnic areas
- Scenic drives along Mount Nebo Road
- Connection to Brisbane Forest Park
4. Mount Glorious
- Maiala Day‑Use Area
- Rainforest cafés and lookouts
- Walking tracks in D’Aguilar National Park
- Birdwatching and wildlife viewing
5. D’Aguilar National Park (Major Coverage)
- Rainforest circuits, creek walks, and long‑distance trails
- Western Window Lookout
- Northbrook Mountain and Lawton Road access
- Nature‑based recreation, picnics, and scenic touring
6. Dayboro and Surrounding Hinterland
- Dayboro Village shops and heritage buildings
- Mount Mee Forest Reserve
- Farm stays, country cafés, and rural touring routes
7. Moreton Bay Hinterland (Extended Support)
- Samford–Dayboro–Mount Mee touring loop
- Scenic Rim and Somerset connections via hinterland roads
- Access to Lake Wivenhoe and Lake Somerset
8. Brisbane Western Suburbs Link
- The Gap, Ashgrove, and Mount Coot‑tha
- Gateway routes from Brisbane to the D’Aguilar Range
Services Provided
- Local and regional maps
- Brochures for Samford, Dayboro, Mount Nebo, Mount Glorious, and D’Aguilar National Park
- Advice on walking tracks, lookouts, and scenic drives
- Information on cafés, markets, and local events
- Guidance on road conditions and weather impacts in the range
- Heritage information via the Samford Museum
- Recommendations for accommodation, farm stays, and nature‑based activities
Summary
The Samford Visitor Information Centre is the accredited tourism hub for the Samford Valley and the D’Aguilar Range. It supports visitors exploring Samford Village, Mount Nebo, Mount Glorious, Dayboro, and the wider Moreton Bay hinterland. With strong links to national park walking tracks, scenic drives, rural attractions, and heritage experiences, it is the key starting point for discovering Brisbane’s western hinterland.