Western Downs Queensland

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

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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!

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)

06/02/2025

Ever wanted the chance to order a beer and have a yarn with an Aussie legend? 🍺

Make sure to pencil Schooners & Stories on Saturday 8 March into your Words Out West calendar! 📝

Whether you're an avid reader, an up-and-coming writer, or simply love a good chat - Words Out West gives everyone the chance to connect with their community through the love of words. 📖

Haven't made travel plans for Words Out West yet? It'll be here sooner than you think! Tap the link for more information 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/yrrw7vm3

05/02/2025

Make your way to Miles this Saturday for the 2025 Miles Race Day!

First race day out west? Here's what you can expect:
🏇 5 race program
👠 Fashions of the Field event
🧩 Children's entertainment
🎸 Live band
🍻 Cold beers
🍔 Local bites
😎 Loads of fun!

📅 11:30am-11:00pm, Saturday 8 February
📍 Miles Racecourse

No plans tomorrow? Grab your tickets today 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/2d8cyprs

01/02/2025

Do you want your Valentine's Day to look like this? 😍

Here's how:

Step 1: Drive only 2 hours from Brisbane to the Western Downs. 🚗

Step 2: Take your pick of charming towns with scenic waterfront picnic spots; Chinchilla Weir, Tara Lagoon, Myall Creek in Dalby, Dogwood Creek in Miles just to name a few. 🧺

Step 3: Head to a local produce seller and pick up the best of what the region has to offer from locally grown fruits to home-baked goods. 🥖

Step 4: Pair your bites with a bottle of their favourite bubbles. 🥂

Step 5: Head to a serene sunset spot by the water for a picture-perfect picnic. 🌅

Step 5: Cheers to your romantic country escape! 🥰

Ready for some rural romance? Plan your trip via the link 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/cuu4dj3w

29/01/2025

What if we told you all you had to do was drive 10 minutes out of Chinchilla to find an exclusive luxury glamping experience, complete with views of the Condamine River and uninterrupted privacy while you paddle? ⛺️

Put on your OOO and head to to for a Do-Not-Disturb waterfront getaway. 🥰

Tap the link to book your escape 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/53vvrjdt

27/01/2025

When's the best time to visit the Western Downs?

When the forecast is predicting high vibes during the day, cold beers into the night, and a slight chance of extending your trip in fear of FOMO, of course! 🙌

How do you time your trip to experience all the above while in town?

Join us at one of these events:
🍉 Chinchilla Melon Festival, February 13-16
📖 Words Out West, Dalby, 4-22 March
🍔 Dalby's Delicious and Delightful Festival, 16-24 August
🤠 Back to the Bush, Miles, 11-14 September

Tap the link for more events in region 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/4wbnrtrk

25/01/2025

Nothing says "weekend" quite like a smashed avo! 🥑

Want to know where the locals are going for their Saturday brunches? 🤔

Make your way to for fresh food, local produce, hot coffees, and friendly smiles. ☕️

Feeling hungry? Tap the link for more places to tour your tastebuds in the Western Downs 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/2v3etswm

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23/01/2025

📣 Save the date: Words Out West is back 4-22 March, 2025 📣

Whether you're a books and bubbles or a stories and schooners kind of reader - you bet we've got the event for you! 🥂

Shop book markets, listen to panel discussions, chat with fellow bookworms, and join creative workshops. 📚️

Ready to start your next chapter of discovery? Tap the link for more information 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/yrrw7vm3

21/01/2025

Whoever said nothing happens in the country hasn't lived in the Western Downs. 🤷‍♀️

Find yourself only two hours from Brisbane but feel worlds away with laidback communities, nature at your doorstep, and unforgettable experiences without the crowds of the city. 😍

Feeling like a tree change? Tap the link to learn more about Western Downs' local life 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/5yhzu43z

20/01/2025

Coming to the Western Downs for the Chinchilla Watermelon Festival?

Stay a little longer to get a true taste of Queensland's country with these stops:

Chinchilla - Sit down at Shenanigans for an iconic Aussie breakfast 🍳

Jandowae - Pick up some quality local steak from Nelson Family meats 🥩

Miles - Bite into mouth-watering baked delights from Mace's Hot Bread 🍞

Warra - Sip on fresh barista-made coffee at the Whistle Coffee Stop ☕️

Bell - Take some home-made jam for the road from Pips 'N' Cherries 🫙

Hungry for more? Tap the link for more stops to add to the itinerary 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/4uxzwa2k

DM us with any questions.

18/01/2025

If your New Year's Resolution was to grab life by the handlebars more, we've got a track for that!

Find our world-class mountain biking trails📍 Bunya Mountains and put pedal-to-terrain across 18km of trails across Russell Park.

Which of the three trails are you tackling first? 🚲

Start your planning 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4td9we2p

16/01/2025

Are you spitting pips Christmas holidays are done and dusted for another year?

We've got a solution for that. 🍉🍉🍉

It's one month until Chinchilla brings out its melons for the bi-annual Melon Fest.

It's sticky, it's sweet and it's seriously a good time with a Street Parade, Markets, Beach Party, Free Family Activities, Farm Tours, an arena full of melon-related activities such as Melon Skiing and Melon Bungee, and so much more.

There's just one catch to grabbing a slice of this action ... you need to organise your accommodation ASAP (there's 🏕️ available).⁠

Tag who you're taking below and fire up the group chat. Melon memories won't make themselves! We'll just leave this here to make things easier for you 👉 https://www.melonfestival.com.au/

15/01/2025

Join us as we look at the INS and OUTS of 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣.

IN
✅ More time with family
✅ Less time in traffic
✅ Big backyards
✅ Job opportunities, doing what you love
✅ Country hospitality, where people know your name

OUT
❌ City-stress
❌ Affordability pushing you out of the market
❌ Long commutes
❌ Unfriendly neighbours
❌ Working to live, rather than living before work

Join the hundreds of others making a treechange to regional Queensland this year, and make the move to the Western Downs.

Here's what's waiting 👉 https://tinyurl.com/ykex4hby

14/01/2025

We see your waterparks and raise you our kind. Carved by mother nature, or starring within it, there's always somewhere to cool down when you .⁠
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Where are you stopping first? Pack your togs and towel and make your way to:⁠
💦 Lake Broadwater⁠
💦 Tara Lagoon⁠
💦 Chinchilla Botanic Parklands⁠
💦 Caliguel Lagoon⁠
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For more nature like this, dive into this information 👉 https://tinyurl.com/25rn9bvy

11/01/2025

Ready for a tree change? 🌳

Slow down in the Western Downs and find more time for the things you love. 🥰

Thinking of making the big move to Big Sky Country? Tap the link to discover your new home town 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/3wc4udcd

DM us with any questions. ✉️

09/01/2025

Swipe to see what your getaway with Riverbank Glamping will look like. 😍

Trade FOMO for JOMO (Joy Of Missing Out) with a stay where you can soak up the joy of doing absolutely nothing, if you wish. 🛀

Ready to retreat? Tap the link to book your stay 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/53vvrjdt

08/01/2025

New year, new events! 🙌

Do you have an event in the making in 2025? 🥳

From weddings to corporate retreats, has your function space and accommodation covered in a secluded country setting. 🌄

This is your sign to start planning! Tap the link to see packages 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/9peudyvr

📸 Instagram.com/JubrisHideaway

DM us with any questions before visiting. ✉️

07/01/2025

Is Jandowae the next pit stop on your Queensland road trip?

Here's how to spend your day:
🚗 Drive 5km out of town to the start of the original Dingo Barrier Fence
🍔 Grab a filling lunch from Wombats Cafe to fuel up for the afternoon
🐕️ Admire the dingo statue and replica of the Dingo Barrier Fence in town
🏡 Discover historical memorabilia in Athlone Cottage, built in 1890
🥩 Stock up on quality local steaks from Nelson Family Meats
🍴 End the day with a pub feed at the Exchange Hotel

Tap the link to plan your Jandowae day out 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/2a7nhhp6

31/12/2024

New year, same beautiful country views. 😍

Cheers to more local Queensland getaways in 2025! 🥂

Tap the link to plan your next trip to the Western Downs 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/54tvxe23

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Marble Street
Dalby, QLD
4405

Telephone

+611300268624

Website

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

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Introducing your new road-trip pit stop along the Warrego Highway: Brigalow! 🥰 We'd choose a small country town over a servo for a lunch stop any day, and Brigalow takes the crown for charm and convenience - situated in between Chinchilla and Dalby. 🚗 Grab a delicious burger, shop fresh from farmers, and discover some local cultural history on your way through. 🍔 Tap the link for more to do nearby 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/mt2br3yw

Roll into the ride of your life at the #BunyaMountains 🙌 Take your wheels to the Western Downs and explore a range of mountain biking tracks for all levels of expertise, complete with stunning views worth the extra pedal pushes. 🚵‍♂️ Ready to roll? Tap the link for Bunya Mountain bike trails and track updates 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/bdhuyap5

We hear you're driving through Kaimkillenbun to the Bunya Mountains... Why not stay a little longer? 🤔 If you're a fan of convenient camping, history and nature strolls, crunchy crisp chips and cold beers, stop stop in at The Bun! 🤤 Tap the link to plan your trip 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/ups3vyty DM us with any questions before visiting. ✉️

New year, same beautiful country views. 😍 Cheers to more local Queensland getaways in 2025! 🥂 Tap the link to plan your next trip to the Western Downs 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/54tvxe23 #ExperienceWesternDowns

Forgot snow - our Christmas comes with sunshine, swims, and scenic views! 🎄 Have a very Merry Christmas, from the team at #ExperienceWesternDowns 🥰 Tap the link to plan your next holiday pit stop 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/54tvxe23

Making your way through the Western Downs? 🤠 Stop in to refuel at Moonie, the home of The Big Yabbie and mouthwatering steak sandwiches. 🤤 Have you visited this classic country town on the crossroads? Let us know in the comments! 🥰 Tap the link for more to see and do around Moonie 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/ms92a6j3

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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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)