Western Downs Queensland

Western Downs Queensland Western Downs is a place where you can indulge in the quiet calm of country living and immerse yourse Welcome to our western downs!

Set against a breathtaking backdrop of dense pine and eucalypt forests, quilted expanses of wheat, barley and cotton ready for harvest, rock rimmed gorges and meandering rivers and creeks, the Western Downs region is an idyllic location waiting to provide you with the perfect country experience. Before exploring the region, drop into one of our friendly Visitor Information Centres or visit our web

site westerndownsqueensland.com.au to find out about our iconic attractions, destinations and vibrant and
distinctive events and festivals that capture our living history and country ambience. Our Western Downs is a place where you can indulge in the quiet calm of country living and immerse yourself in the natural splendour
of a country landscape. For more information
www.wdrc.qld.gov.au or 1300 COUNCIL (1300 268 624)

The Miles Super Bull is on this weekend!We can't wait to welcome the BULL PIT Bullriding Team to Miles on Saturday 9 Nov...
07/11/2024

The Miles Super Bull is on this weekend!

We can't wait to welcome the BULL PIT Bullriding Team to Miles on Saturday 9 November for night of:
🀠 Australia's best bull riders
πŸ‚ Bucking bull athletes
🏍️ FMX stunt riders
πŸ” Food and merch stalls
🍺 Refreshing drinks at the Bull Bar

With camping available at the Miles Showgrounds, this is the perfect excuse for a weekend out in the country!

Tag your friends who are always down for some bull riding and beers. 🀝

Tap the link to grab tickets πŸ‘‰οΈ https://tinyurl.com/2pejmh2w

Do you have a special occasion on the horizon? ⁠Host it with Jubri's Hideaway 🏘️⁠With one iconic country venue to be cus...
06/11/2024

Do you have a special occasion on the horizon?
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Host it with Jubri's Hideaway 🏘️
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With one iconic country venue to be customised for any event, and three onsite stylish guesthouses, The Hideaway is perfect for:
πŸ’ Weddings
πŸ₯‚ Corporate functions
πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ Retreats
🍰 Birthday celebrations
🫢 Family reunions
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Ready to head to the hideaway?
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Click the link to make an enquiry πŸ‘‰οΈ https://tinyurl.com/9peudyvr

πŸ“Έ instagram.com/jubrishideaway

What's on this weekend?🍻⁠ Moo and Brew is this Saturday at The Bun Hotel in Kaimkillenbun - come along for delicious loc...
04/11/2024

What's on this weekend?

🍻⁠ Moo and Brew is this Saturday at The Bun Hotel in Kaimkillenbun - come along for delicious local food and brews from all over including Brookvale Union, Coopers Brewery, Stone And Wood, Wirra Wirra Wines and many more!
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🀠 Miles Super Bull is this Saturday at Miles Racecourse - join us for an evening of excitement with Australia's best bull riders, beers at the Bull Bar, and an afterparty to keep the vibes high into the night.
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Don't forget to grab your tickets before you hit the road. Tap the link to grab yours now πŸ‘‰οΈ https://tinyurl.com/2jsac3e2

πŸ“Έ instagram.com/thebunhotel instagram.com/bull_pit_bullriding

What's one of the best things about heading out to the country? Eating food that you can just taste has been grown and p...
02/11/2024

What's one of the best things about heading out to the country?

Eating food that you can just taste has been grown and produced locally. πŸ₯°

Check out the extensive list of ingredients that are produced in region that you'll be able to spot in our cafes and on our store shelves:

πŸ‰ Watermelons from Chinchilla.

🫘 Wheat, mung beans, sorghum, millet, chickpeas, barley, pork, beef and lamb from Dalby.

🌱 Safflower, linseed, and oats from Jandowae.

πŸ₯© Lamb from Tara.

🌾 Wheat from Wandoan.

Wanting to know where to get the best paddock to plate bites in the Western Downs? Tap the link for the best places to shop and eat local πŸ‘‰οΈ https://tinyurl.com/dxcs83hj

DM us with any questions.

Happy fun fact Friday. πŸ₯³Here's not one, but TWO, Moonie fun facts to add to your trivia knowledge:Moonie is home to the ...
31/10/2024

Happy fun fact Friday. πŸ₯³

Here's not one, but TWO, Moonie fun facts to add to your trivia knowledge:

Moonie is home to the big yabbie! 🦞

Moonie is also the site of Australia's first commercially developed oil field from 1964! πŸ›’οΈβ 

We bet you didn't expect that from a small country town. 😎

Moonie may be small, but it sure has some surprises up its sleeve. 🀯

Tap the link to discover more about Moonie and the surrounding area πŸ‘‰οΈ https://tinyurl.com/ms92a6j3

Are you Bunya Mountains bound?Here's five ways to experience the lush scenery of the Bunya Mountains:🏘️ Do you have time...
30/10/2024

Are you Bunya Mountains bound?

Here's five ways to experience the lush scenery of the Bunya Mountains:

🏘️ Do you have time to stay a little longer? Admire the view from a holiday home among the trees.

🌳Want an iconic Bunya Mountains experience? Soak up the scenes with a stroll underneath the canopies.

πŸš— Don't have time to stop? The valley below and peaks above are just as striking from the car window along the winding mountain roads.

πŸŒ„ Just here for the photos? Park the car at Fisher's Lookout to make the camera roll happy without working up a sweat.

πŸš΅β€β™€οΈ Is the bike in the back? Roll along some of the most scenic mountain bike tracks in Queensland, with routes for all levels of expertise.

Still have time to spare? Tap the link to see our 48-hour Bunya Mountain itinerary for more inspo πŸ‘‰οΈ https://tinyurl.com/yc5cbw2k

This weekend, the   showgrounds will be transformed into a haven of stalls for the Australian Western Makers Expo includ...
29/10/2024

This weekend, the showgrounds will be transformed into a haven of stalls for the Australian Western Makers Expo including the best of Australian saddlery. 🀩

Come along to browse through vendor stalls, watch competitions, enjoy live music, and of course delicious local food stalls and refreshing drinks to top it off. πŸ‡

πŸ—“οΈ Friday 1 November - Sunday 3 November
πŸ“ Dalby Showgrounds

Are you saddling up for this weekend? Tap the link for more info πŸ‘‰οΈ https://tinyurl.com/yeha34hn

Movies @ Mary's is on tonight!Bring along a camp chair, blanket, and a warm cup of hot chocolate to snuggle in for a nig...
26/10/2024

Movies @ Mary's is on tonight!

Bring along a camp chair, blanket, and a warm cup of hot chocolate to snuggle in for a night at Mary's starlit cinema. 🎞️

πŸ—“οΈ 7pm tonight, 26 October
πŸ“ Mary's Place,
πŸ’² Free

Will you be joining us? Tap the link for places to stay in Dalby afterwards πŸ‘‰οΈ https://tinyurl.com/56nt3vau

Have you ever wondered where the town name "Meandarra" originated? πŸ€·β€β™€οΈRumour has it, a visitor once asked, "Who lives h...
24/10/2024

Have you ever wondered where the town name "Meandarra" originated? πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ

Rumour has it, a visitor once asked, "Who lives here?" to which a local swagman replied, "Me and Darra" (his dog). 🐢

And the rest is history, with an iconic statue of the man and Darra outside of the ANZAC Memorial Museum. 🀩

For more info about Meandarra and its nearby towns, tap the link πŸ‘‰οΈ https://tinyurl.com/ms92a6j3

It's What's on Wednesday! Check out some of the epic events coming up in region that will have you throwing your hat and...
23/10/2024

It's What's on Wednesday!

Check out some of the epic events coming up in region that will have you throwing your hat and boots in the car to hit the road ASAP:

πŸ‡ Dalby: Queensland Barrel Racing 10th anniversary finals, 27-28 October

🀠 Dalby: Australian Western Makers Expo, 1-3 November

🐴 Wandoan: Wandoan Rodeo, 2 November

Will you be making your way to the Western Downs to check one of these off your bucket list? Tap the link for more experiences to add to your itinerary while you're here πŸ‘‰οΈ https://tinyurl.com/mvnejj77

πŸ“Έ Instagram.com/WandoanRodeo

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Set against a breathtaking backdrop of dense pine and eucalypt forests, quilted expanses of wheat, barley and cotton ready for harvest, rock rimmed gorges and meandering rivers and creeks, the Western Downs region is an idyllic location waiting to provide you with the perfect country experience. Before exploring the region, drop into one of our friendly Visitor Information Centres or visit our website www.westerndownsqueensland.com.au to find out about our iconic attractions, destinations and vibrant and distinctive events and festivals capturing our living history and country ambience. Our Western Downs is a place where you can indulge in the quiet calm of country living and immerse yourself in the natural splendour of a country landscape. Welcome to Western Downs Queensland, Big Skies Country! www.bigskiesevents.com.au For more information www.wdrc.qld.gov.au or 1300 COUNCIL (1300 268 624)