Eat · Gold Coast Hinterland
Picnic Experiences
Slow down at Historic Rivermill. A cosy blanket, a hamper packed to take away, and your pick of spots anywhere on the property.
Anywhere on the property
A Blanket, a Hamper & Your Own Spot
Available Daily
Within opening hours
For everyone
Perfect for couples, friends or small groups looking to reconnect
Blanket provided
Yours to carry to any spot on the property
Rivermill Picnic Experience
For two or more · from $95
Enjoy a memorable picnic experience at Historic Rivermill. We provide a cosy picnic blanket and a selection of delicious food items packaged to take away, giving you the freedom to choose your perfect spot anywhere around the property. Set up beside the river, beneath the trees, or in another scenic location, and relax while taking in the historic surroundings.
- A cosy picnic blanket, yours to carry wherever you like
- Each hamper serves two; larger groups simply add more
- Around three unhurried hours, wherever you settle
- Wander the property, animals & museum before or after
In the Basket
Your basket for two
A picnic basket packed fresh by the Rivermill Café and wrapped to carry, with a little of everything to graze over:
- Creamy brie
- Vintage cheese
- Sliced prosciutto
- Salami Calabrese, mild
- Tomato tapenade
- Basil pesto
- Mixed olives
- Whole bagel
- Griss d'Or breadsticks or gluten-free crackers
- Almond croissant
- Seedless red grapes
- Strawberries
- Butter portions
We've thought of the little ones too. A children's basket is available to add when you book.
Scenic Farm Ride & Picnic
For two · from $360
A private horse ride for two along riverside paths, jacaranda lined tracks and the chapel grounds, finishing with a picnic set up and waiting for you.
- Two horses & a private horseback guide
- 15 minute introductory lesson
- One-hour ride
- A picnic ready and waiting when you dismount
Good to know
Planning Your Picnic
Book Ahead
Picnics are pre-booked online so the hamper is packed fresh for your arrival. Prefer a table instead? Reserve at the café.
Dietary Needs
Gluten-free and vegetarian options available on request.
Requirements
For the Scenic Farm Ride & Picnic, riders are welcome from age 6, and children from age 3 can ride with a parent or guardian present to supervise and consent.