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Esk
The lively adventure town of Esk acirc a leisurely minutes drive from downtown Brisbane - is a must for anyone who loves to get outdoors and get active With its stunning location in the middle of the Valley of the ...
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Springbrook
Springbrook dominating the skyline west of Broadbeach is a wonderful retreat with a choice of excellent dining at small cafes and affordable accommodation Nestled between Lamington National Park and the coastline Springbrook National Park is renowned for its waterfalls and ...
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Beaudesert
Beaudesert is a quaint rural town situated in scenic mountain hinterland less than an hour from Brisbane and the Gold Coast Often enjoyed as a convenient stop-off point on the Mt Lindesay Highway Beaudesert is a buzzing destination in its ...
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Murgon
Murgon is a diverse farming area that among a range of crops boasts the largest vineyard in the State There are six vineyards and cellar doors within a kilometre radius of the town Murgon has a strong beef and dairy ...
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Nanango
Nanango is one of Queensland s oldest towns and is proud of its unique heritage and colourful past beautifully captured within the historic Ringsfield House Although Nanango is the home of the Tarong Power Station and Coal Mine the town ...
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Boonah
Just one hour from downtown Brisbane located in the heart of the Valleys of the Scenic Rim is beautiful Boonah one of the most picturesque areas in South-East Queensland The superb scenery of rugged mountains and peaceful lakes allow the ...
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Gatton
The fertile Lockyer Valley of South East Queensland is home to the rich farming region of Gatton Shire just minutes from downtown Brisbane Known for its spectacular scenic backdrop of steep hills and the mountains of The Great Dividing Range ...
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Ipswich
A thriving city in it s own right Ipswich has much to offer you Build it into your itinerary and you will be rewarded with an interesting mix of old world charm and modern city living For lovers of history ...
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Kingaroy
Named after the aboriginal word for red ant and renowned for its towering peanut silos Kingaroy is home to several quality wineries located both in town and scattered throughout the surrounding countryside From shiraz to chardonnay the range is wide ...
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Laidley
Just minutes from downtown Brisbane Laidley Shire greets visitors with good old-fashioned hospitality in some of the richest farmlands and most magnificent scenery Imagine an early morning hot air balloon flight over picturesque farmlands of the Lockyer Valley or an ...
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Wondai
Centrally situated in the vibrant South Burnett Wondai is located between the towns of Murgon and Kingaroy As you enter this picturesque rural town you will note several attractions clustered around its attractive round-a-bout precinct These include dingo sculptures an ...
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Kilkivan
Kilkivan is the north-eastern entrance to the South Burnett and is home to a progressive tourism community with a host of experiences to share with their visitors Attractions within this area boast an emphasis on diversity Tempt your tastebuds with ...
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Goomeri
This tiny town is an antique buyer s paradise with nine antique shops to tempt the visitor Whether you fancy fine china delicate jewellery or ornate furniture a wide array awaits your inspection Whilst in town sample both the beautiful ...
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Blackbutt
Blackbutt is an attractive small town surrounded by native forests Situated on the D Aguilar Highway at the southern entrance to the South Burnett Blackbutt is the common name for the Eucalyptus Piluralis tree native to the area Often referred ...
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Cherbourg
Cherbourg is an Aboriginal community located four kilometres past Murgon Visitors can purchase a variety of crafts including intricately carved Emu eggs learn more about native food plants in the Cherbourg Botanical Garden and enjoy amazing views over the Bjelke ...
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Bunya Mountains
The majestic Bunya Mountains situated about kilometres from the coast is a spectacular wilderness range forming an isolated section of the Great Dividing Range The immense subtropical range of cool green rainforest eucalypt forests and woodlands is home to the ...
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Maidenwell
Maidenwell gateway to the Bunya Mountains is home to Queensland acirc s largest privately owned public astronomical observatory A small pretty town set in hills kilometres south west of Nanango on the road to Toowoomba Maidenwell was originally a portion ...
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Kilcoy
If getting away from it all and relaxing in the countryside is what you love then you can acirc t miss Kilcoy Just over an hour acirc s drive from downtown Brisbane here you will find a landscape characterised by ...
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Pine Rivers
When you visit Brisbane you acirc ll be amazed just how quick and easy it is to find yourself immersed in lush hills and rainforests In less than half an hour from the city the verdant beauty of Pine Rivers ...
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Rathdowney
Rathdowney is about an hours drive south of Brisbane and just a short drive from Beaudesert in the Logan River Valley At the base of the Great Dividing Range Rathdowney is a beautiful township offering lush forests and rolling hills ...
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Canungra
The old saw-milling town of Canungra is the springboard to Lamington National Park and its popular mountain resorts Visitors can take a walk through the sawmill acirc s old tramway tunnel cut through sandstone where the walls show the scars ...
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Dayboro
Good old fashioned country values are dear to the heart of the residents of Dayboro Filled with generous warm hearted locals a day trip here is always a pleasure The scenic drive to Dayboro makes it worth the visit alone ...
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Forest Hill
Just five kilometres south of the Warrego Highway and around minutes from Ipswich lies the tiny but interesting town of Forest Hill is a remarkable hint of a yesteryear town However Forest Hill is not make-believe It just so happens ...
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Murphy's Creek
Spring Bluff is a beautiful historic Railway Station It is possible to get there via Toowoomba from the New England Highway or via the Warrego Highway through Murphy s Creek The tip is why not to try the full circuit ...
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Kumbia
When the Bunya Mountains are in your sights not much will interfere with the concentration of the navigator so discussions need to be finalised back in Kingaroy so that the little village of Kumbia is not completely obliterated from sight ...
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