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Best Things to do in Samford

Beautiful Samford may be just 30 minutes from Brisbane CBD but with its country village charm it's like another world. Take time out to explore and you'll find an historic pub, church cafe, garden bakery, rail trails, a fantastic museum, gorgeous book cottage, nursery and a Harry Potter store and cafe. Here are 20+ of the best things to eat, drink and do in Samford:

Little Tree Bake & Brew House

This gorgeous sustainable-themed cafe features an outdoor courtyard which blends in with the surrounding rainforest

The Owlery Cafe has flown into Samford Village, located next door to the Harry Potter-inspired shop The Store of Requirement

Baffies Oan Books is a charming cottage bookshop nestled in the beautiful Samford Valley

Cafe Lagarto provides an excellent excuse to relax by the fountains and flowers at the Samford Lifestyle Centre

This train-themed playground is part of the wider John Scott Park.

Wizards, witches and any Hogwarts hopefuls will be well-rewarded by a visit to The Store of Requirement in Samford.

Tucked away in the blossoming township of Samford, this antique and vintage treasure trove is overflowing with interesting pieces

The Long Yard Larder in Samford Village serves fantastic breakfast and lunch options, including locally-sourced produce.

Samford District Historical Museum, Queensland, History, Rail Trail

Resembling a mini historical village, the Samford Museum holds one of the most extraordinary collections of heirlooms, memorabilia and building styles of late 19th and early 20th century Queensland life to be found

Main St Market Burger is a family friendly burger and beer garden located in the main street of picturesque Samford Villlage

Perched on the porch of Four Seasons organic grocery store, Canter & Colt is Samford’s first 100% organic cafe

Samford Conservation Park is an open eucalypt forest which is part of the Mountains to Mangroves Corridor

A colourful, rustic drive-thru and Latin-flavoured cafe nestled in an idyllic spot with a view over the Samford Valley

Spokes Cafe is a unique, health-conscious Samford cafe which is bike-friendly, dog-friendly, and child-friendly.

Samford BMX Track, Samford, Queensland, biking, pump track

Samford now has its very own pump track and it’s proving popular with locals and visitors alike

Samford Gelato make every tub of their outstanding ice cream in their Main St Samford store

Of all the country's rail trails, this one distinguishes itself with an infamous and tragic history.

Old meets new at Samford's landmark historic pub, with The Village Garden Bar, historic public bar and the modern HOPs Craft Beer and Wine Bar

Couple sitting at table in front of bar at Buzzstop Espresso Bar in Samford

A tiny pocket of urban hipsterdom can be found in Samford's main street, headlined by Dropout Espresso

Spend an afternoon with the bellbirds and kookaburras at the rock pools of Cedar Creek, just ten minutes drive past Samford

This cottage has outstanding mountain views and a variety of friendly animals to hand feed

The gorgeous unique resort on the outskirts of Samford Valley has a fantastic range of self-catering accommodation

Image credit -

The Samford Hotel - courtesy of The Samford Hotel Facebook page.

The Latin Shack Cafe - courtesy of The Latin Shack Cafe Facebook page

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