Experience the Millmerran Camp Oven Festival, a delightful adventure that includes a Devonshire morning tea at Bestbrook Mountain Resort. Immerse yourself in a full day of live demonstrations, exhibitions, and entertainment at the festival. Enjoy quality overnight accommodation in Toowoomba, visit Emu Heaven Farm, and culminate the journey with a sumptuous 3-course long lunch at Albert River Wines. Indulge in a total of 4 delicious meals throughout this charming celebration of Millmerran.
5 October 2024
1 Cultural & Heritage experience
Deposit of $300pp required within 14 days of making booking to secure your reservation.
N.B. Tour subject to fuel levy price increases for all transport operators. See T&Cs for details.
The Millmerran Camp Oven Festival, an annual celebration in Queensland, Australia, invites attendees to indulge in a unique culinary experience and immerse themselves in the charm of outdoor cooking. With a rich history rooted in Australian bush traditions, the festival showcases the art of preparing delicious meals using camp ovens, a traditional method that resonates with the country’s cultural heritage. This lively event features friendly competitions, cooking demonstrations, and a vibrant market, creating a festive atmosphere for food enthusiasts alike.
Depart on our opulent ‘Diamond Class’ coach from the Brisbane Coach Terminal and travel responsibly knowing all coach emissions are 100% offset. The picturesque drive unveils rolling hills, meandering rivers, and quaint towns nestled amidst the Australian countryside. Enroute, pass through charming towns that bear the essence of Queensland’s rural life. Enjoy a brief stop for Devonshire morning tea at Bestbrook Mountain Resort before we continue on arriving at Millmerran. Welcome to the Australian Camp Oven Festival, the nation’s biggest camp oven cooking event! Immerse yourself in the festivities by sampling a diverse array of offerings and indulging in a personally chosen lunch. Be captivated by competitions such as damper throwing and billy boiling, witness the artistry of horse shoeing and sheep shearing demonstrations, or simply relax to the tunes of country music. Explore an array of stalls showcasing an enticing variety of goods, from popular camp oven dinners to fine wines, stylish clothing, quality leatherwear, charming bric-a-brac, inspiring cookbooks, and an assortment of implements. This presents a unique opportunity to bring a piece of the festival’s charm back home with you. We finish our day making our way to Toowoomba for an overnight stay.
**Lunch today is own arrangements so you can savour what takes your fancy on the many food stalls.
We journey from Toowoomba to the Emu Heaven Farm where we take time for a cuppa. We then take a brief farm tour and listen to an engaging talk, providing a fascinating insight into the agricultural practices. Leaving the rustic charm of the farm behind, our journey continues through the scenic countryside of Beaudesert. As we weave through the heart of the countryside, we arrive at Albert River Wines, the culmination of our day’s adventure. The grand finalé awaits as we indulge in a leisurely three course long lunch. The culinary experience is a celebration of local flavours, expertly curated to tantalise your taste buds. From here we slowly make our way back to Brisbane Coach Terminal where our cultural short break away sadly ends
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