Our city girls headed out to the Scenic Rim to test drive the Mazda BT-50 GT Dual Cab 4X4 3.0L Turbo Diesel Automatic. Throughout the day, the ladies checked out some amazing farms, put the BT-50 to the test, and loved every second of it!
Enjoying the BT-50's automatic transmission
We set out on our journey to Beaudesert with our first stop being Towri Sheep Cheeses.
The sturdy ute’s powerful automatic 3.0 turbo diesel engine made navigating the long gravel road easy – and the rolling green hills flew by!
There was plenty of delight in store for us when we arrived. There were award-winning handcrafted sheep-milk cheeses and the boutique had plenty gifts to make up your own hampers.
The girls also picked up another treat - sunflower seeds bombs from Jasmine Urban Farm, a stone’s throw away. Even if you’re just passing through, the area, make sure you drop in — and we highly recommend the Fetta!
Making use of the 4x4 engine in towns doing it tough
In the wake of the floods, we had to navigate around a lot more than usual. Luckily, having the right vehicle helped us gain confidence with its stability control and four-wheel drive capabilities!
Next up, we headed out to Ladybrook Farms, a historic beef cattle property located just outside the rural farm town of Kerry Valley, where six generations have farmed dating back to the 1800s when the area was first settled.
On the way we stopped by at White's Farm for some fresh produce. They had an abundance of bush lemons, as well as plenty of pumpkins and avocados. The lemons in particular were so fresh, fat and juicy – nothing like the ones we buy from the supermarket!
It felt great doing a small bit to support our local farmers who have seen so much heartache with weather events like drought or floods in the recent years. It was, however, plain to see the resilience shown in the communities; supporting each other through trying times and bouncing back stronger than ever!
Back on our way, we jump into the ute and passed into Kerry where we saw an amazing community-spirited program called Blue Tree Project raising awareness for mental health in rural communities.
Residents of Kerry have proudly collaborated to create a landmark on their road to remind everyone that people with depression will be supported within the community, they do not need to suffer in silence. You can’t miss it, as they literally paint the tree blue!
Heading to the top with the BT-50’s turbo diesel engine
We reached our destination and found the BT50's Turbo diesel engine is nothing short of amazing, climbing to the top of the rugged hill with ease. We won’t lie, it was fun driving with all that power! From the top, it was amazing to look down onto Ladybrook Farms’ green pastures where cattle could graze and flourish. For any beef and lamb lovers out there, this is a must-do journey.
To keep our lovely ladies happy after a long day out, we made a detour to The Overflow Estate 1895, on the shores of Lake Wyaralong! A hidden gem with an abundance of natural beauty and history – The Overflow showcases a new world winery and handcrafted homestead.
With its restaurant, café, cellar doors open for wine tasting or just relaxing by an outdoor fireplace at any time - you will feel right at home!
We were stocked up with many delicious treats purchased from our day out on the Scenic Rim Trail. Plus, the Mazda BT-50’s spacious interior let us ride in luxury without any hassle of space in the Ute. And best yet? The electric tonneau cover made storing and accessing our goodies in the tray so easy!
Our review of the Mazda BT-50 GT dual cab experience
“The experience of driving an off-road vehicle was thrilling. The navigation system on this off-road vehicle was easy to use and the 9-inch screen which hooked up wireless via Bluetooth made sure I didn't lose my location. The seats were very comfortable, especially considering how much space there is in these vehicles! My friends loved every second we spent driving around on our adventure - they said it felt like a luxury car instead of a ute. A big thank you to Springwood Mazda Brisbane" -
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