Western Downs Queensland

Name: Western Downs Queensland
Address: Marble Street, Dalby, QLD, 4405, AU
Telephone: +611300268624

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

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)

18/12/2024

Visiting friends and family in Miles over the holidays?

Here's how to spend a day out and about - because we all need a break from Christmas shenanigans sometimes:
🌳 Head out and wander along Dogwood Creek Walking Track to start the day
🎣 Enjoy a mid-morning fish in Dogwood Creek
🥪 Dig into local bites from the Creek Cafe for lunch
🏘️ Stroll back in time with a visit to Miles Historical Village Museum

Tap the link for more to do in Miles while you're in town. 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/3s4rvxs2

DM us with any questions before visiting.

17/12/2024

It's official, Pantone has announced "Mocha Mousse", a mellow brown hue, to be 2025's colour of the year. 🤎

Naturally, we've compiled a list of all the places and things that are Mocha Mousse in the Western Downs for you to plan a colour-themed holiday!

☕️ An actual mocha from Cafe 4419, Wandoan
🐮 Cows, spotted absolutely anywhere and everywhere in region
🚗 Iconic country dirt roads
🐕️ The Meandarra "Me and Darra" statue
🌄 Bunya Mountains board walks
🌳 The river gums lining Caliguel Lagoon

Ready to hit the road? Tap the link to plan your trip 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/54tvxe23

14/12/2024

Have you caught a case of adventure? 👀

Direct it our way! 🥰

We have mountains to climb, farms to roam, history to discover, and views like this to add to the camera roll. 🌄

Taking some piccies as you adventure through the region? Make sure to tag us and use for a reshare. 📲

Tap the link for where to find views like this 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/yc3b3b6v

📸 Instagram.com/BunyaMountainsAstrophotography

13/12/2024

Do you know the Dalby Donut Man? 🍩

If you're new here, you'll quickly get to know the local legend, Colin Watters, who supplies the town with the best donuts in the Western Downs. 🙌

Where can you find the donut man? He'll pop up in town on a Saturday or at local events around Dalby - so you have to keep an eye and ear out for when you'll see him next. 👀

Want a coffee with your sweet treat? Tap the link for cafes in region 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/345mcwc7

11/12/2024

Did you know is home to Australia's highest whiskey bar? 🤯

Head through the Bunya Mountains Tavern to find Shackelton's Whiskey Bar - and sip at a whopping 1,300 metres above sea level! 🌄

Whiskey after walkies anyone? 🥃

Tap the link to plan your Bunya Mountains trip 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/yc3b3b6v

📸 Instagram.com/TheBunyas

10/12/2024

Will we see you cheering on in Chinchilla this Saturday?

Make your way to the Chinchilla Races for a day of sips in the sun and edge-of-your-seat excitement on the course. 🏇

📆 Saturday, 14 December
📍 Chinchilla Race Club

Ready for the races? Tap the link for more to do in Chinchilla while you're in town 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/mt2br3yw

DM us with any questions before visiting.

05/12/2024

Looking for a great place to catch up with friends and family this summer? ☀️

We've got you covered thanks to Tara Lagoon Parklands!

With stunning water views, facilities, camping and playgrounds – it's the ideal spot for a barbeque and a play, or to stay a little longer. 🏕️

While you're there, check out the new public artwork by Chinchilla artist Regina Hyland Art. 🖼️ The mural depicts a cockatoo and galah catching up for a chat among the gum leaves. In the background, the epic sunset celebrates Tara as the beginning of the Sunset Way Tourist Drive.

Titled 'How Ya Goin' this mural is a gentle, yet playful reminder to check in on your mates. 🥰

Tag a friend or loved one in the comments below who you'd love to catch up with for a yarn. 👇

03/12/2024

Do you know how 📍 Morgan Place in Miles got its name?⁠
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These impressive stone tablets pay homage to the Morgan Family and their impact on the development of the region and our history.⁠ 👏
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While you're in Miles, visit ⁠ and enjoy more of these fascinating family stories - all found in the walls of the museum.⁠

To plan your day out in Miles, visit 👉 https://tinyurl.com/36yv5bcm

02/12/2024

If you think the Western Downs is just dirt roads and gumtrees, we're here to prove you wrong! 🤷‍♀️⁠
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Swipe to see some of the different landscapes found in our region. 😍⁠
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Send this to your friend who thinks all of Aussie's country looks the same to show them what they're missing out on. 🤝⁠

Ready to ? Tap the link to discover more of the region 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/2keuh4v6

29/11/2024

Digging into Dalby?

Here's five cafes to check out while you're in town:
🍹 Marissa's Espresso
🍔 Urban Paddock Cafe
☕️ Off The Grid Cafe
🍳 Butcher's Pantry
🥓 The Coffee Club Dalby

How many have you tried so far? Let us know in the comments. 😋

Tap the link for the perfect cafe trail through the Western Downs 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/345mcwc7

DM us with any questions before visiting. ✉️

28/11/2024

Looking for a country escape unlike any other?

Here are some stays that are out of the city AND out of the ordinary:
🌄 Jubri's Hideaway, Dalby
🌳 The Laurels of Chinchilla, Chinchilla
🚃 Possum Park, Miles
⛺️ Riverbank Glamping, Chinchilla

From underground houses and ex-train carriage cabins to luxury safari tents, you won't find accommodation options like these in the big smoke!

Make sure to book in your summer stay before its too late via the link 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/4jwtxn35

📸 Instagram.com/JubrisHideaway, Instagram.com/LaurelsOfChinchilla, Instagram.com/PossumParkMiles, Instagram.com/Riverbank_Glamping

27/11/2024

It's criminal to drive through the country without stopping at an iconic local bakery! 🥧

Add 📍 Mace's Hot Bread in Miles to your itinerary for freshly baked bread, hot meat pies, and sweet treats for the road. 🍞

Visiting Miles? Tap the link for more places to put on the must-visit list while you're in town 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/3s4rvxs2

DM us with any questions before hitting the road. ✉️

26/11/2024

Dalby's Annual Australian Stock Horse Sale is on this Thursday 28 November to Sunday 1 December! 🐎

Make your way to Dalby Showgrounds for an exciting campdraft program, impressive stock horses, hours of spectating and bidding, amazing prizes, local shopping, live music, and of course cold beers. 🙌

Already have the boots packed and ready to ride? Tap the link for more info 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/593s2r36

DM us with any questions before visiting. ✉️

📸 Instagram.com/DalbyStockHorseSale

21/11/2024

Time to ask the ultimate question... Which classic pub meal are you?

🥪 Steak sandwich - A little rough around the edges but always reliable.

🥓 Chicken parmi - The charmer that's everyone's go-to for a night out.

🍗 Fried chicken burger - Somehow both comforting and a little unpredictable.

🍕 Pizza - The life of the party and ultimate crowd-pleaser.

🍔 Brisket burger - A bit messy but worth the experience for the joy it brings.

Which one are you? Let us know in the comments and tag your pizza friend. 🥳

Find out where to get your hands on these pub classics through the link 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/3v7jjytz

📸 instagram.com/TheClubHotelChinchilla

20/11/2024

Cast your line in region this weekend with Western Downs Carp Busters on at the Dalby Tourist Park 23-24 November. 🎣

How does it work? 🤔

Catch a fish anywhere in the Western Downs and take it to Dalby Tourist Park to weigh in for the competition! There are prizes to be won for the longest carp, top 5 total length, and top 10 total length carps. 🐟

Final weigh in is at 10am, Sunday, don't miss out! 🏃‍♂️

Keen for a catch? Tap the link for more information 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/2p9n28vh

19/11/2024

Have you visited the Myall Botanical Garden in Glenmorgan? 🌿

Developed by a botanist in the 1940s, this gorgeous property is now Queensland's largest collection of Australian semi-arid zone flora and home to a rare selection of plants, some of which are even extinct in their natural environments. 🌼

Stroll at your own pace and follow the sound trail through the gardens to learn about the history of the area and its plants while you wander. 🎧️

Ready to swap screen time with green time? Tap the link to plan your day out 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/3z693pk8

DM us with any questions before visiting. ✉️

18/11/2024

Want to know how to WIN a family pass to Miles Historical Village Museum? 🙌

Head to our Instagram and tap on the pinned post to find out: instagram.com/experiencewesterndowns 📍

Step back in time and discover the region's history with a visit to this immersive museum, perfect for the whole fam, including your four-legged friend! 🐶

15/11/2024

One day left until the unveiling of the Big Blade. 🤩

In the Western Downs, we're home to many big things that act as awesome pit stops along our country roads. We've got the Big Yabbie, the Big Watermelon, and now the Big Blade!

How many have you visited so far? 🤔

If the Blade is the only one yet to be ticked off the list, do so tomorrow and be one of the first to grab a pic with it. 😎

Will we see you there? 🥰

Tap the link for more to do in Bell while you're here 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/ups3vyty

DM us with any questions before visiting.

Address

Marble Street
Dalby, QLD
4405

Telephone

+611300268624

Website

http://www.westerndownsqueensland.com.au/

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This is what your camera roll will look like after a visit to the Western Downs. 😍 Escape to a place that feels worlds away in less than three hours from Brisbane! 🤯 Inspired to start planning your trip?🤔 Check out our link for where to go, where to stay and where to play! 👉https://www.westerndownsqueensland.com.au

No one takes me-time more seriously than Riverbank Glamping 🛀 Laidback luxury meets country landscapes at this private retreat along the Condamine River. ⛺️ Ready to turn on Do Not Disturb and turn off your worries? Tap the link to book your getaway 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/53vvrjdt 📷: @Riverbank_Glamping

Low-cost camping in the Western Downs? Consider us there! ⛺ Check out these five places to park your home or pitch a tent in Big Sky country. 😍 How many have you been to so far? Let us know in the comments. 👇 DM us with any questions before visiting. ✉️

Travelling through the Western Downs? 🚗 The Sunset Way is the best way! 🌄 From Tara through The Gums, Hannahford, Meandarra, and Glenmorgan, all the way to Surat - this is the road trip you need for an authentic Aussie adventure! 😍 Need to find somewhere to stay along Sunset Way? Tap the link for accommodation in the Western Downs 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/4jwtxn35

Who knew there were so many historical artefacts and antiques in one place? 🤯 Uncover history at this replica village where towns from all over the Western Downs have contributed meaningful memorabilia for visitors to explore. 🤩 Spend the day wandering at your own pace or book in for Sunset at the Museum on Wednesday nights to be accompanied by an expert guide and a glass of wine. 🍷 Ready for some country discovery? ✨ Tap the link to plan your trip 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/z6d2dykh DM us with any questions before hitting the road.

Heaven, aka. the Bunya Mountains, is waiting for you... 🌄 Find this rainforest escape less than an hour's drive from Dalby for your next day trip. 🚗 Tag your walking buddies in the comments. 👇️ DM us with any questions about Bunya Mountains before visiting. ✉️

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It's time to hit the road and find somewhere to stay along the Sunset Way ! 🌅🚗🚐🚙🛻🚜 From Tara ▶️ The Gums ▶️Hannaford ▶️Meandarra ▶️Glenmorgan ▶️Surat We'll help you find somewhere to play from beautiful camping spots to great fishing and country shops, to classic pubs, native gardens 🌿 and historic places, where there's lots of smiling faces 😃 at the Tara Camel Races 🐪! And you don't have to go far to find a place to pull up the car, and wait for the stars ⭐️🌙🌠 Please join us along the Sunset Way in Queensland's Western Downs soon! For all your essential planning tools from maps and trails to RV friendly places, visit 👉www.sunsetway.com.au 👉www.westerndownsqueensland.com.au #itsthepeoplethatmakeit #experiencewesterndowns #sunsetway #queenslandcountry #ThisIsQueensland #seeaustralia

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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)