Can say that this stunning venue is perfect for the most sensational experience for the young & young at heart. Thank you team for an amazing day! ✨❤️

Nice little place to visit. We had the scones and coffee deal which was quite worth the price. It seems pretty popular with tourists/locals. Some maintenance required all round, and as a suggestion, in tune with the environment a better selection of music is suggested..

My first visit to the Historic Rivermill, nestled near the Gold Coast, was nothing short of enchanting. As I explored this serene haven with my sister, the beauty of the place captivated us completely. To our delight, we stumbled upon a wedding ceremony in progress. The sight was like something out of a fairy tale, with the couple exchanging vows in such a breathtaking setting. It was evident in every detail that the Rivermill staff had poured their hearts into making the wedding extraordinarily special. The atmosphere was filled with joy and happiness, further enhanced by an outstanding horse show that took place on the grounds. The skill and grace of the horses and their handlers were a sight to behold. But it wasn't just the event that made the day memorable. The overall ambiance of the Historic Rivermill, from its friendly animals and delicious food to the dedicated staff, contributed to a truly magical experience. This place is a blend of natural beauty and thoughtful hospitality. Whether it's for a wedding, a family outing, or a quiet day in nature, Historic Rivermill is a place where memories are made. I left with a heart full of joy and an eagerness to return. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a slice of paradise near the Gold Coast!

My son loves coming to feed the turtles, alpaca and deer. Cafe is nice and there's a small playground.

Such a pleasant place to visit, especially for young families. There are animals and wildlife to see which is great. A small lake and running river water which gives a great feel to being in the country. The food however might need some work. The Millers breakfast was pretty ordinary to say the least. Definitely not worth the price.

Chanced upon this when we were looking for a rest stop. There's a small playground and some animals... you can get free turtle or alpaca feed from the super friendly staff at the counter. There's a small museum. They are also big on supporting local and no outside food. Coffee was okay. Milk was oversteamed, it was way too hot. Beans were overextracted and tasted very burnt. Limited options on the menu. Saw a number of people having scones and chips. The loaded fries didn't look loaded enough. Bacon on it didn't look crispy. So we went for the normal chips. It was a large bowl for 9.50. Wish the menu was a little bigger. It's a nice place to hang if you're tired from all the wine tasting.

I absolutely loved brunch at the Historic Rivermill today. Fantastic venue, friendly staff, and wonderful food! What more could you want? Well how about a river full of turtles waiting to be fed, pony rides for the kids, alpacas and a historic museum? I had the Apple and Rhubarb Stuffed Chocolate French Toast (who could resist that?) and my companions had Eggs Your Way with a side of hash browns (3 of them!) and the Nathanshire Tea. All in all a wonderful experience and we will definitely be back soon to try the lunch menu!

We had such fun here today! Our 2 kids (7,11) loved it! Coffee, cake and scones was a hit with everyone! Such beautiful scenery, a great day out for families

Just had to drop a review for Historic Rivermill – what a cool spot! The whole vibe of feeding turtles by the river was so chill and different. They give you special food for the turtles, and it’s fun watching them come up to eat. And the food, wow! Really good stuff. They mix up classic tastes with some new twists, and everything we tried was tasty. The staff were super friendly and gave great recommendations.

It is so idyllic and tranquil, they offer beautiful chocolate dianne cake and the scone is just unparalleled, the Spanish girl in the reception delivered marvellous customer service.

Lovely place full of old photographs and machinery. Beautiful spot to eat. Doorstep toast is thoroughly recommended. Have a walk down to the river & see the turtles.

Great place to bring the whole family. We could only stay for a coffee but dining on the huge verandah overlooking the lake was lovely.

This is a great place to go with children also. This is my second time here, and something I would consider my happy place. This time, it was a very different experience as it was a week day, and therefore, not as busy. It was overcast, which I think added to its charm. Upon arriving at the entrance, you are delighted to find something you weren't expecting. From the outside, you are not aware of what's ahead of you. You enter through some nostalgic artefacts from the arrowroot farming era. And then you enter a huge covered deck with seating, overlooking the river. We were visited by a friendly butcher bird while we ate out scones and drinks. The menu is extensive with both breakfast and lunch meals. I would suggest, the venue supply some easily accessible reserve signs to place on your table due to you needing a table number to order your food, especially for those eating alone, as getting the right seat to look over the river is hard to do if it's busy. After our food, we wandered over to the animals, where we noticed more seating outside. You can purchase food for both the animals (deer, alpaca, and a pig) and some paste for the turtles in the river. On the weekend, I think they often have pony rides also. We then ventured over to the river edge where hundreds of turtles and a catfish and eel greet you, hoping you will feed them with the paste. Hold the stick tight as the turtles 🐢 will grab it off you. If you venture to the fork of the river, the water flows quickly over rocks, bringing back childhood memories of the flowing creeks we ventured to as children. This is a great place to bring family, friends, and overseas visitors in a calm, relaxed atmosphere. You wouldn't know it was here and was an amazing find. There is a sign promoting it as a wedding venue also and has a chapel attached to it.

This place used to be great! Change of management has let this place down. It never previously took bookings, now all of a sudden they do. No one to greet when walked in or direct us too seating. They watched us try to cram onto a 2 seat table of a family of 4, when I told my husband we should sit we somewhere else, we moved tables. they then came to say it was reserved. Only once I told the staff member we would leave them were they helpful. There are so many free tables, they moved us next to another family which is fine, but I do not understand why they didn’t just simply move the reserved sign.. then unfortunately we witnessed the same thing happen to 2 other families.. 8 free tables when we finished eating. The toilet facilities were also dirty, they have only been open an hour and I do not believe they have cleaned the toilets in a few days. Soap leaked all over the basin, floors were pretty grubby. Too top it off my husbands meal was horrible. Mine and the children’s were ok, however the fruit salad for kids under 4 came with grapes on the vine still and the stem on many of the grapes is a choking hazard for young children. They were even told upon ordering our son was 2 years old. won’t be back here again unfortunately extremely disappointing experience as we used to love this place.

I think it's a great place I have never been there before . Got things for kids .animals little Shetland pony ride. Maybe fishing

Wow. Idyllic surrounds. Turtle feeding and great food on offer. Plus the history of the Mill and it's origins added in. Was a very unexpected gem. Loved it. Thank you.

Nice place, turtles, Lamas and deer to feed in a picturesque spot by the creek. Had tea with scones, blackberry compote, lemon curd and cream. Blackberry jam would have been better.

Great place to take the kids. Beautiful surroundings and cute animals. Loved that there were coeliac safe GF options too.

I had egg Benedict with salmon, it wasn’t really good but acceptable. The area and the coffee shop were beautiful and u can get lots of photos there. Staff were friendly 🥰

Great relaxed atmosphere. Very long wait on food and drinks which is disappointing. Pony ride was fun for the littles, but could go for a little longer for $9. Turtle, deer, alpacas and pig feeding. A great place to take the kids if the weather is good.

A great little place to visit with the kids, all sorts of animals you can feed, you can eat a meal or just a piece of cake with a coffee. The only complaint with the meals was the Hollandaise, it tasted more like melted butter and flour, otherwise very nice and great coffee.

My daughter birthday party went well last week. The food was nice and quite a big portion for kids, kids were happy with the activity and surroundings. Can't thank enough to Kylie who reminds me of the date booking just right on time. Otherwise, I can't make the party happen for my daughter. Best party ever my daughter says! 😁

OMG very nice place If you have children come here, very good, there are animals such as turtles, deer. recommended to come as a family

Very very very sad.. used to love this place but people who previously leased here have moved on. They now have a skeleton staff and skeleton menu. Apparently in caretaker mode! Let's hope the a good leasee takes over very soon Small breaky $20 was actually beautiful, great size and tasty hence the star. Absolutely no gf or alcohol. Scones are okay with the usual jam, lemon curd and cream. I felt so sorry for the young Spanish girl trying to do almost everyrhing, serve, clean, etc If you are looking for a quiet place to relax. Here is the place as hardly anyone there

Great atmosphere alfresco dining out back deck overlooking stream full of Turtles. We could see the kids having lots of fun hand feeding them. Other animals to keep them entertained, are Llamas, chooks & an extremely large Pig . Good selection of drinks ( licensed)& a good Coffee & Cake deal for $10. Seniors meals were good value at around $12, with the fish & chips a good choice. I had the smoked salmon damper(from the main menu)at $21 , which I found a bit dissapointing . (Small salad with some smoked Salmon & a small piece of Damper).If you're not hungry, this could be a good meal for you ! Scones a little disappointing.

Lovely place to visit with a river full of friendly turtles you can feed. They have alpacas, deer, a pig & chickens you can pat for free. You’re able to buy alpaca & turtle feed. They have pony rides on Saturdays. This place is great for adults or families. Restaurant has a huge seating area. Staff are helpful & friendly.