ACTIVITIES ATTRACTIONS YUGAR

Kumbartcho is the local Aboriginal word for Hoop Pine (Araucaria cunninghamii). The Hoop Pine is the focus of the Shires name, emblem and logo some magnificent specimen trees can be found at the Kumbartcho Sanctuary, which is set on 6 hectares of natural habitat, including a boundary with the South Pine River. Kumbartcho hosts the Pine Rivers Community Nursery. The Nursery produces local native plants perfect for planting in the district. Other facilities at Kumbartcho include a community hall, playground and barbeque.

Take a trip back in time to when trams were the lifeblood of Brisbane City. See why they were so popular with the people of Brisbane and discover why many cities are returning to this viable form of public transportation. Rediscover the romance that Brisbane has lost, but not forgotten.

Tours of the museum and display hall plus tram rides on restored 1901 - 1969 Brisbane Tramcars are available each Sunday. Special mid-week group charters are available by prior arrangement.

The Slab Hut is a unique art and craft venue located in the picturesque Samford Village, just north of Brisbane.

This distinctive reproduction of a traditional slab hut is the home of the non-profit Samford Art and Craft Association Inc.

The Slab Hut sits in a garden setting and features local timbers and recycled corrugated iron.You will see a wide range of

exciting & individual works of art and craft which reflect the diversity of the members, who are there to offer a personalized service.