Breathe in That Fresh Country Air

Discover your ideal spot to unwind, settle in, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere –with endless possibilities to explore and enjoy, you won’t want to leave! Welcome to Southern Queensland Country.

Feel an authentic connection to Mother Nature as you discover a diverse and picturesque landscape of rolling hills, grassy plains, big skies, rainforests, national parks, fields of granite outcrops, as well as unique and rare flora and fauna. Each corner of the region is distinctly different offering the ultimate day trip, weekender, or a little longer for the getout-of-towners, wholesome family getawayers, part time explorers and even the most daring of adventure-seekers. Climbing precariously balancing granite boulders, hiking through UNESCO-listed rainforests, stunning waterfalls, fields of bright yellow sunflowers, award-winning wines, as well as museums full of foundational history and heritage – these are just some of the experiences awaiting you.

This is your ultimate guide to planning your escape to some of Queensland’s most interesting and beautiful countryside. From the Lockyer Valley and Somerset in the east to Goondiwindi in the west; from the Bunya Mountains, south to Stanthorpe with Toowoomba right in the middle and over 120 small quintessential country towns dotted in between bursting with friendly hospitality and tales to tell, this guide is all you need to plan an authentic, bespoke country drive and be inspired on where to stay, what to do as well as where to eat and drink along the way. Take your time to wander its pages and explore the specially curated travel notes and stories to discover the best places to go fishing, camping, art, nature, food, and wine or build bespoke stories to create unforgettable memories.

If you think you have seen it all before, each season creates a vastly different experience. Plan your trip around an event ... from cultural to quirky we have it all here in Southern Queensland Country. Choose from one of our prepared itineraries or create your own, with helpful tips to make your planning a breeze.

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The Toowoomba region acknowledges the Jagera people, who were of the foothills and escarpment, the Giabal people, who were of the Toowoomba area and the Jarowair people, who were of the northern areas towards and including the Bunya Mountains.

The Southern Downs and Granite Belt region acknowledges the traditional custodians who connect with country within the Southern Downs Regional Council area.

The Goondiwindi region recognises the Bigambul people who are the Traditional Owner group.

The Western Downs region acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Western Downs; the Barunggam people to the west of Dalby, the Iman (Yiman) people around the Wandoan area, and the Jarowair people around the Bunya Mountains area.

The Lockyer Valley region acknowledges the Traditional Custodians, the Ugarapul and Yuggera people.

The Somerset region acknowledges the Traditional Custodians, the Yuggera people.

This map is based on information compiled from several different sources, which are listed below. Note that the borders between groups are not meant to be exact and this map is not suitable for native title or other land claims.

AIATSIS. 2023 Map of Indigenous Australia. aiatsis.gov.au/explore/map-indigenous-australia

National Native Title Tribunal. 2023 nntt.gov.au

Natural Resource Management Regions Queensland - nrmrq.org.au

Kite, S. and Wurm, S., 2004. The Duunidjawu language of the southeast Queensland p.7.