Growing in leaps and bounds as a tourist destination, the region contains Lake Wivenhoe, Somerset and Atkinson Dam, the perfect recreational backdrop for anglers and water sport enthusiasts.

Along with the breathtaking scenery, visitors can enjoy the rugged mountains, native bushlands, meandering rivers, hidden valleys, ploughed farmland and the towns and localities of Esk, Fernvale, Glamorgan Vale, Linville, Somerset Dam, Lake Wivenhoe and Wivenhoe Pocket.

Recreational activities include:

• fishing - the Shire boasts 3 well stocked freshwater lakes (fishing licence required)
   
• picnic and camping facilities can be found at Lake Somerset, Wivenhoe and Atkinson.
   
• aquatic activities - there are powerboat access for the skiing enthusiasts at Lake Somerset and Lake Atkinson.
   
• arts, crafts and markets - plenty of opportunities for viewing and purchasing arts and crafts and enjoying local produce from shops and markets.
   
• adventure - for those more adventurous at heart, you can enjoy horse riding overlooking Lake Wivenhoe and spend the night under the starts at a stockman's camp, join a camel safari, or tandem skydive.
   
• history abounds in the region. The area is home to several historic homes such as the Caboonbah Homestead and the Wivenhoe Homestead, as well as splendid examples of Queensland architecture.

The area is also home to many deer in fact the former shire council's logo is of a deer. Queen Victoria gave the Deer to the Acclimatisation Society of Queensland as a present in 1873 when two stags and 4 kinds were released at Scrub Creek on Cressbrook Station. The deer originally came from Windsor Great Park in England. Today the deer have swelled in numbers and roam the Brisbane Valley, home of Esk and the Mary Valley Ranges.

There are many hotels, B&B's, art and craft shops, caravan parks, cafes and more to experience in this delightful rural area so close to the main population centres of Queensland.

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