A trip to Samford and back can quite easily be done in half a day, but with so much to do in and around the village, solo travellers, couples and families may like to set aside a full day to explore the hidden gems in the area and simply enjoy the scenic, countryside drive.
Samford has got something for everyone. Purchase local farm fresh produce and explore bespoke cottage businesses. You might even get to meet Arran, Millen Farms resident Farmer! These days though, the only thing worshipped at The Flying Nun is incredible food. Offering officially licensed Harry Potter products, Store of Requirement is the answer to the dreams of Potterheads from Moreton Bay Region and beyond. The Samford Museum provides a wonderful opportunity for history buffs young and old to truly experience bygone times.
The kids will be fascinated to see the slab and shingle school, imaging what life was like before computers and iPads as they attempt to use a slate pencil. For things to do in Samford for the kids, make a pitstop at John Scott Park. It has a play train for kids to explore as well as a complex climbing structure for the older ones and plenty of space to kick a ball around.
The health, home and garden orientated Lifestyle Centre at Samford is a wonderful indoor and outdoor shopping and dining hotspot perfect for green thumbs, pet owners and families.
Samford Conservation Park is a pleasant and easily accessible nature paradise for outdoor things to do in Samford. The Samford Valley Heritage Trail is the best way to truly immerse yourself in everything this historical hamlet has to offer.
The 8. The sealed, mostly flat trail also known as Samford to Ferny Grove Cycle Link is well-maintained and clearly sign-posted. Perfect for a cycling adventure, or hike. You can book in for a horse riding lesson, tailored farm experience or tour and if your child has a birthday coming up, Trevena Glen Farm can even throw you a party!
Please note: The much loved Farm Open Days have been cancelled as of late February until further notice, so please check their website for updates. Discover the rainforest beauty of Mt Glorious. A short drive up the hill from Samford Village, Mt Glorious offers great walking trails, picnic and barbecue areas along with cafes.
The trail paths are reasonably easy and are suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels, Maiala being a particular favourite with Brisbane families. The opening of the railway line through Samford, terminating at Dayboro, improved marketing conditions for dairying and banana growing.
Pugh's Queensland directory recorded a hotel, two sawmills, two storekeepers, a railway refreshment room and several tradespeople at Samford in There was also a Methodist church It was not until the s that the Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Association held its first show at the showground in Highvale.
With the encroachment of urban subdivisions, the showground's rural surround has decreased. For a green change just 30 mins from the city and with plenty in a trip to fill a day, the scenic valley featuring the tiny historical hamlet of Samford Village is hard to beat. Day trippers have a choice of taking the longer hilly route along Waterworks Rd and via Mt Nebo, with jaw-dropping views and bush and rainforest walk possibilities on the way, or the direct route via Samford Rd, which, shortly after leaving the suburban outreaches of Ferny Grove plunges into bushland and emerges shortly thereafter in a picture perfect countryside of rolling green hills and valleys.
Samford Village itself may be small but contains a decent stash of preserved heritage buildings, a fascinating history museum, gourmet character cafes, a century-old pub, old-fashioned Saturday country market, fantastic playground and quaint slab hut peddling local arts and crafts such as handmade patchwork quilts. Take a heritage stroll around the village, starting at the John Scott Park with its spacious adventure playground which was once the site of the Samford Railway Station and goods yards.
Turn left into Main St and on the other side of the street is the Samford Valley Hotel whose main building hails from The landmark neighbouring Farmer's Hall was towed here from Lutwyche and became the social scene hub from the end of World War I, while Cash Avenue alongside was once part of the Samford Railway Line, with some of the embankment still intact.
The corner shop before the Memorial Park was opened as a butcher shop in the s and the Memorial Park is home to the century old schoolmaster's house from Samford School. And check out the cast iron 19th century lamp posts on Main St, dating from the late s. Rail Trails - Both within the village and in the foothills outside are some rare rail trails, the remnants of the old railway line that once ran through the valley from Ferny Grove to Dayboro and that are now used as bush walk and cycle tracks.
It was this stretch of line achieved infamy on Labour Day May when Australia's worst rail disaster until then occurred just outside of town. A steam train especially put on for a group of Customs employees and their families took a bend too fast, resulting in the train careering off its tracks and the front carriages telescoping, with a resultant tragic loss of 16 lives and 38 injuries. A cairn by the side of McLean Rd itself part of the ex-railway line marks the spot where the crash occurred.
The rail trails are the closest ones to be found in proximity to Brisbane and are worth checking out. One is accessed from Latina Ct, a service vehicle turning circle off McLean Rd and it is essentially a bush track hemmed by railway embankments that is suitable for mountain bike riders. A second one occupies a section of Cash Avenue named after Samford's first free settler in town and a third is a little out of town and contains an old tunnel which is now a bat colony's residence.
Little Tree Bakehouse - This gorgeous cafe and bakehouse is set in a rainforest off the main street, featuring a terrace overlooking a running stream and serving up delicious premise-baked eats.
Dropout Espresso — This hip little joint on the main street churns out coffee and light meals that alone make the trip from town worthwhile.
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