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Camels, Countryside and Lookouts: A Day at Summer Land Camels in the Scenic Rim
A relaxed, eight-hour farm-and-scenery day tour from the Gold Coast that pairs up-close camel encounters at Australia’s largest camel farm with panoramic photo stops across the Scenic Rim.
Camels, Countryside and Lookouts: A Day at Summer Land Camels in the Scenic Rim.
Set against the open folds of the Scenic Rim, the Summer Land Camels Day Tour visits Australia’s largest camel farm for a guided introduction to these gentle animals, then travels quiet country roads to lookouts that frame the region’s volcanic ridgelines and pastoral valleys—an authentic, easygoing day in nature.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands-on camel encounter at Summer Land Camels
Meet the camels up close on a guided farm visit at Summer Land Camels, the largest camel farm in Australia—learn about their behaviour, care and the sustainable practices used on site.
Morning tea and regional fare
The visit includes a gourmet morning tea featuring camel-milk products and a pub lunch at the historic Royal Hotel Harrisville—local flavours that complement the farm experience.
Scenic Rim lookouts and memorable photo stops
After the farm visit the tour pauses at elevated lookouts, including Mount French, for expansive views over volcanic ridges, rolling hills and open valleys—ideal moments for photography and quiet observation.
What the day feels like
How the day unfolds
You are collected from your Gold Coast hotel in a comfortable, air‑conditioned vehicle shortly after 8:00 and driven inland to Summer Land Camels for morning tea and a guided tour of the farm. The afternoon moves at an unhurried pace: a pub lunch in Harrisville followed by photo stops at Mount French and other Scenic Rim lookouts before returning to your hotel at day’s end.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day tour is best for—and who should plan alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Hat, sunscreen and walking shoes are recommended. Operators supply umbrellas, insect repellent and basic first‑aid; bring a waterproof if you think you’ll need it.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where does the tour start and finish?
Pick-up and return are provided to hotels on the Gold Coast; please be ready about 10 minutes before your scheduled collection time (pick-up begins around 8:00).
How long is the tour?
The full experience lasts approximately eight hours.
Will I get to meet the camels up close?
Yes—there is a guided farm visit at Summer Land Camels with a morning tea and an opportunity to learn about and approach the camels.
Is lunch provided?
Lunch is served at the historic Royal Hotel Harrisville as part of the itinerary.
Are there restrictions on luggage or strollers?
There is no space for strollers or large luggage in the vehicle; please leave these items at your hotel.
Can I eat in the tour vehicle?
Eating is not permitted in the vehicle.