Name: Beaudesert Visitor Information Centre
Address: 2-14 Enterprise Drive, Beaudesert QLD 4285
Phone: (07) 5541 4495
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (7 days; seasonal variations)
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Scenic Rim / Beaudesert Hinterland / Logan–Border Ranges Corridor
This is the primary accredited VIC for the Beaudesert district and a major hub for touring the Scenic Rim’s southern valleys and national parks.
What Area It Caters For
1. Beaudesert Township (Primary Area)
- Main service centre for the Scenic Rim
- Local cafés, pubs, shops, and heritage buildings
- Beaudesert Historical Museum
- Jubilee Park and town walking routes
- Events and markets throughout the year
2. Scenic Rim – Southern Valleys (Major Coverage)
- Kerry Valley
- Christmas Creek
- Darlington and Lamington foothills
- Scenic drives through farmland and river valleys
- Farm stays, retreats, and rural accommodation
3. Lamington National Park (Western & Southern Access)
- Green Mountains (O’Reilly’s)
- Binna Burra (via Canungra)
- Rainforest walks, waterfalls, and lookouts
- World Heritage–listed Gondwana Rainforests
4. Mount Barney National Park
- Mount Barney, Mount Maroon, Mount Lindesay
- Hiking, climbing, and wilderness experiences
- Camping and remote bushwalking
- Scenic drives through the border ranges
5. Rathdowney & Border Ranges (Southern Support Area)
- Rathdowney township and heritage museum
- Access to Lions Road and the NSW border
- Views of Mount Lindesay and McPherson Range
6. Canungra & Tamborine Mountain (Northern Scenic Rim)
- Wineries, distilleries, and local produce
- Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk
- Glow Worm Caves
- Galleries, markets, and boutique shops
7. Boonah & Fassifern Valley (Western Scenic Rim)
- Lake Moogerah and Lake Maroon
- Moogerah Peaks National Park
- Scenic drives and lookouts
- Country pubs, cafés, and local produce
8. Logan & Gold Coast Hinterland (Extended Support)
- Beaudesert is a gateway for travellers coming from Logan, Jimboomba, and the Gold Coast
- Touring routes linking to Springbrook and Numinbah Valley
Services Provided
- Local and regional maps
- Brochures for Beaudesert, Scenic Rim, Lamington NP, and Mount Barney NP
- Advice on walking tracks, lookouts, and national park access
- Road condition and weather updates
- Accommodation and dining recommendations
- Information on farm stays, retreats, and rural touring
- Event information and local produce trails
- Souvenirs, local crafts, and regional products
Summary
The Beaudesert Visitor Information Centre is the accredited hub for the Scenic Rim’s southern and western districts, supporting visitors exploring Beaudesert, the Southern Valleys, Lamington National Park, Mount Barney National Park, Rathdowney, and the broader Scenic Rim. With strong local knowledge of national parks, rural touring, and regional attractions, it is the key information point for travellers entering the Scenic Rim from Brisbane, Logan, the Gold Coast, and the NSW border.