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Southern Queensland COUNTRYSOUTHERN QUEENSLAND REGION Country Somewhere to savour regional flavours, heritage and arts, natural attractions and events 16SD008
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SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND COUNTRY Southern Downs Welcome to Southern Queensland Country, Queensland’s top country getaway destination. In this very special part of the world you’ll experience a warm welcome and an opportunity to share our authentic way of life. Warwick and Surrounds Highlights
Starting just 90 minutes’ drive from Brisbane, the region is rich in agriculture and • Visit spectacular Queen Mary Falls and Carrs Lookout near Killarney — industry and takes in Toowoomba and the Darling Downs, Warwick and Surrounds, • Indulge in the fantastic fare at Spring Creek Mountain Cottages and Café Granite Belt, the South Burnett and the Western Country — an area stretching from • Admire Warwick’s historic sandstone buildings including Town Hall, Police SOUTHERN DOWNS REGION the border town of Goondiwindi in the south to Expedition National Park in the north, Station and St Mary’s Catholic Church from Dalby in the east to St George and Bollon in the west. • Enjoy Warwick Rodeo or Jumpers and Jazz in July Toowoomba offers a cosmopolitan-country vibe and all the amenities you’d expect of a regional city. You’ll also find a network of sizable towns and service centres • Cast a line in one of the many dams and try your luck at catching a bite such as Warwick, Goondiwindi, St George, Kingaroy, Dalby and Stanthorpe; as well Granite Belt Highlights as peaceful townships and quaint hamlets. • Bushwalk in Girraween National Park, take in the stunning views and marvel at You’ll find a diverse range of experiences: from exploring the cultural capital of the gigantic granite boulders Toowoomba to walking the granite trails of Girraween National Park; from fresh water fishing in wild rivers to soaking in an artesian spa on the edge of the outback; • Sample award-winning Granite Belt wine at more than 40 cellar doors from tasting local produce and award winning wines in the Granite Belt and the • Stop for a meal based on the freshest local seasonal produce at Varias South Burnett to sitting on the fence at the thrill-a-minute country cattle sale — it’s Restaurant, part of the Queensland College of Wine Tourism all uniquely Southern Queensland Country and it’s all within easy reach. • Indulge in exceptional regional fare including locally cured meats, jams and And you won’t find strangers here… just friends you haven’t met yet! With locals as preserves, olives, olive oils, cheeses and chocolates colourful as our legendary sunsets, you’ll discover a friendly place where there’s • Experience one of the region’s unique seasonal events like the iconic Apple and time to take your time. Here you can slow down and re-connect with nature and Grape Festival with each other. For more things to do in Southern Queensland Country visit our website — www.SouthernQueenslandCountry.com.au Rolleston
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