Our Western Downs in 3 Days
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ourwesterndowns.com Our Western Downs in 3 Days There are plenty of things to see and do in Our Western Downs, but we understand that sometimes you only have a few days to get away. So we’ve come up with six one-day itineraries that showcase the best attractions and experiences that our region has to offer. Ask our friendly Visitor Information Centre staff for location details regarding the points of interest in these itineraries before embarking on your journey. Choose the three options that appeal most to you and spend your next long weekend exploring Our Western Downs. Dalby and District Jandowae to Jimbour - 25km Total Distance - 142km Sight the old Jimbour Tractor. Wander through the lovingly restored Jimbour Cemetery. Take a tour of Dalby Town and explore the displays at Enjoy the splendour of historic Jimbour House and Pioneer Park Museum. gardens. Dalby to Bell - 40km Jimbour to Jandowae - 25km Drive to the Bell Visitor Information Centre at the Bell Return to Jandowae for a great pub meal. Bunya Community Centre. See a collection of restored engines at Popey’s Shed. Chinchilla and District Visit the Catholic Church and marvel at the murals. Total Distance - 118km Drive to Cody’s Hill and enjoy the panoramic views. Chinchilla to Brigalow - 19km Have a cuppa and admire the art at Bluebelles Art Gallery Stop at Boonarga Cactoblastis Memorial Hall. at the Bell Bunya Community Centre. Brigalow to Kogan via Warra - 40km Bell to Bunya Mountains - 40km Visit the Kogan Creek Power Station viewing platform. Take one of the many walking trails and witness the See the two beautiful sculptures along the Hugh Sawrey wildlife firsthand. Walkway. Bunya Mountains to Kaimkillenbun - 37km Visit the Historic Kogan Hotel. Get to know a local at the The Bun Pub. Admire the art display at Kogan Community Hall. Kaimkillenbun to Dalby - 25km Kogan to Chinchilla - 59km Watch the sunset from the banks of the Myall Creek. Fish with the locals at Archer’s Crossing. Jandowae and District Walk the banks of the mighty Condamine River. Total Distance - 50km Head out to Chinchilla Weir and see the locals at play. Try your luck at the Gaske and Bells Fossicking Sites. Wander through the Athlone Cottage precinct. Stop in at the Bug Farm Monument. Check out our 2m tall Dingo Sculpture. Enjoy an evening stroll along Charley’s Creek Walkway. Watch the locals at play on Jandowae Dam. Head out of town and see the Dingo Barrier Fence. Spend some quality time at one of our local hotels. Our Western Downs in 3 Days Tara and District Wandoan and District Total Distance - 170km Total Distance - 175km Tara to Meandarra - 66km Catch the morning sun and chat with a local at the Drive to Meandarra. Wandoan Visitor Information Centre. Explore the Meandarra ANZAC Memorial Museum. Walk the Heritage Trail and learn more about the town. Have your photo taken with the ‘Me and Darra’ Statue. Enjoy the surroundings at Waterloo Plain Environmental Take a walk along the Meacle Family Walkway. Park. Meandarra to Glenmorgan - 19km Visit the Juandah Historical Site. Head out to Glenmorgan. Wandoan to Gurulmundi - 36km Wander through the grounds of Myall Park Botanic Take the Gurulmundi Wildflower Trail (seasonal - approx. Garden. 70km). View the End of the Line historic railway siding. Return to Wandoan - 69km Admire Antiques and Collectables at Glenmorgan Store. Unwind with a cold drink and a counter meal at our Check out Montys Garage Vintage Car Museum. friendly country pub. Glenmorgan to Tara - 85km Finish the day with a walk along Tara Lagoon Walkway. Miles and District Total Distance - 150km Miles to Drillham - 20km Drive to Drillham. View the Drillham Creek Historical Sites. Drillham to Dulacca - 22km Travel on to Dulacca. See the Dulacca War Memorial at Roy Henderson Park. Dulacca to Condamine - 75km Drive to Condamine via Dulacca South Road. See the big bullock bell standing tall in Condamine Bell Park. View the Condamine Flood Boat Historical Site. Condamine to Miles - 33km Drive back to Miles. Enjoy a relaxing time alongside Chinaman’s Lagoon. Take a walk along the Dogwood Creek Walking Track. Experience the exhibitions and listen to oral histories at Dogwood Crossing Miles. Spend an afternoon at Miles Historical Village Museum. Our Western Downs in 3 Days From Taroom Gurulmundi HIG From Roma WARREGO HWAY Bunya L Mountains E I R C U H R H A A L R G D E T T -A-W H I G H A W Y A Y From Brisbane The Gums via Toowoomba AY HW IG H IE N OO M From Goondiwindi From St George.