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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.

Totoka is an innovative family owned day spa offering the latest in organic and holistic beauty treatments for our chemical and eco conscious clients, in a blissful and tranquil environment. Totoka meaning BEAUTIFUL in Fijian.

The spa offers 6 treatment rooms either for a single treatment, pampering package or an all day indulgence. The Totoka Day Spa experience is all about you! Arrive half an hour before your treatments to indulge in a cup of herbal tea in the blissful lounge area or slip into the sauna or spa bath to accelerate the relaxation process.

The extensive spa menu (which can be tailored to suit allergies, injuries, skin conditions or pregnancy) is brimming with options to enhance your well being. All therapists at Totoka Day Spa are highly qualified and leaders in their fields of expertise, so relax -you're literally in the best of hands.

Samford World Series Paintball is your chance to play on the same field as the Pro's. Samford has been the host to International Games and Tournaments and therefore can cater for groups of any size. Samford is home to 6 different themed fields and all only 25 minutes from the Brisbane CBD.

The Samford District Historical Museum boasts a comprehensive collection of buildings of local significance and purpose built replicas. There's also an Aboriginal kippa-making ceremony diorama as well as displays featuring local rural industries, horse-drawn transport, Ferny Grove to Dayboro railway (1918 to 1955), education and domestic life. Groups, by prior arrangement, can be entertained with demonstrations of old-time working with timber skills, blacksmithing, olden day school and more. Researchers will be amazed at the reference collection of photographs, published local history books, newspaper cuttings, historical maps and other files covering Samford district's growth and changes since the mid 1850s to current times. The rustic and rural buildings also provide ideal settings for wedding photos.