Southern Queensland Country 2023 Visitors' Guide

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Southern Queensland Country

Getting Here Rainbow Beach

Tin Can Bay

• Proston Toowoomba to South Burnett,

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Wandoan

• Murgon Lake Boondooma

Gympie

• Durong

Jackson

Drillham

Miles

• Columboola

Dulacca

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• Bell • Macalister

Surat Glenmorgan

• Tara

Hannaford

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The Gums

• Dalby

• Cooyar Lockyer Valley to Toowoomba,

Crows Nest National Park

• Caboolture

• Crows Nest

South Burnett to Condamine, Bunya Mountains National Park • Cecil Plains

• Esk

• Moreton Island

Goondiwindi to Southern Downs, Girraween National Park, Return to Brisbane 6

• Jondaryan

• Toowoomba • Moonie

• Ipswich

• Pittsworth

Brisbane to Lockyer Valley, Glen Rock State Forest

Westmar

• Maroochydore

• Bunya Mountains

• Jimbour

• Condamine

• Nambour

• Nanango

• Maidenwell

• Jandowae

• Noosa Heads

• Eumundi

• Kingaroy

Brisbane

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• Maryvale • Gold Coast • Main Range Toobeah

• Warwick

• Inglewood

Talwood • Goondiwindi

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• Killarney

Condamine to Goondiwindi, Yelarbon Recreation Grounds

• Stanthorpe • Texas • Moree

• Sundown

• Girraween

6 Day, Self-Drive Tour DAY ONE

DAY TWO

Brisbane to Lockyer Valley, Glen Rock State Forest

Lockyer Valley to Toowoomba, Crows Nest National Park

Once you are on Ipswich Road/A7, take the M2/Warrego Highway exit towards Esk/Toowoomba, and head to the Lockyer Valley [92.4km]. Take the Mount Sylvia Road and then take a slight left onto East Haldon Road to enjoy the panoramic mountain views and country roads to finally reach the Glen Rock State Forest [50km]. Hike the ‘Christies Loop’ walking trail [5km return] to see Glen Rock, the red volcanic outcrop.

Head north towards East Haldon Road and continue on to Mount Sylvia Road for a worthwhile pitstop at Toowoomba's Picnic Point Lookout [73km]. Explore the sweeping views of the surrounding valley and bushland from 700 metres above sea level and tour the parklands and waterfall. Take the Warrego Highway/A2 on to Seventeen Mile Road to explore the surrounding high country and visit Ravensbourne National Park [48km]. Take the Esk Hampton Road/State Route 85 and on to New England Highway/A3 to reach and explore Crows Nest National Park [34km].

approx. 143km / 2hrs 15mins

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approx. 126km / 1hr 55mins

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Escape to a Local Retreat

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Where No Man (or Pet) is Left Behind

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Find the Perfect Accommodation Unlock Your Ideal Stay: Find the Perfect Accommodation for Your Next Adventure.

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Unique Stays: a Getaway from the Ordinary

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Cellar Doors and Vineyards Trail

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Foodie EVENTS and Workshops Trail

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Country Pubs Trail

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Relish the Foodie Time of Your Life

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Food & Wine

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Nature Like This: Connection to Mother Nature and the Country

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The Garden City in Bloom

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Uncover Hidden Stories and Tales From Times Past

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Discover Southern Queensland Country’s Best

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Gold Coast to Southern Downs

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Fun For the Whole Family

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Southern Queensland Country: A Memoir

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Arts, Culture & Heritage

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Put the Pedal to the Metal

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Making Waves: Top Waterholes that’ll Have You Hooked

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LOCKYER VALLEY Queensland Tee Off at Courses Well Above Par

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How to do the Southern Queensland Country Camping Trail

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North Western Fishing Trail

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Campers Have Smore Fun: Top Spots for Camping & Caravanning

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6 Day, Self-Drive Tour

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Off the Beaten Track: Exploring our National Parks

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Active Outdoors

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Getting Here & Around

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Breathe in That Fresh Country Air

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