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As the world gets faster, we’re here to help you find some slow. Breathe deep, reconnect, and experience the beauty of Queensland Country.

Queensland Country (previously Southern Queensland Country Tourism) region encompasses Toowoomba Region, Western Downs, Goondiwindi Region, Lockyer Valley, Somerset Region, Central Queensland Highlands and Southern Downs and Granite Belt. Somewhere in Queensland Country, someone just like you is lost in the moment. You see, it’s somewhere you and your family and friends can quickly forget about ev

erything on the daily ‘to-do’ list. Somewhere, you can all press the pause button and focus on more important things, like the spectacular natural wonders, the stories behind historic sandstone buildings, that cheeky shiraz from the winery up the road or just spending time with loved ones. It’s somewhere with a diverse range of places to stay, from charming B&Bs and tranquil mountain cottages to modern country retreats and traditional farmstays for the family. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate.

05/03/2025

🌿 Travelling through Queensland Country?
Stay safe and keep up to date with any Tropical Cyclone Alfred updates.

📻 Listen to ABC Radio (612 AM) for the latest information.
🌧 Check weather warnings, rainfall, and river heights 👉 www.bom.gov.au/qld or www.disaster.qld.gov.au
🚗 Stay informed on road closures 👉 www.qldtraffic.qld.gov.au
or call 13 19 40.
⚠️ And please remember, if it’s flooded, forget it.

Take care and travel safely. 💙

04/03/2025

✨ Star light, star bright ✨

Ever wondered why the Western Downs is known for its stunning big skies? Just take a look above – it’s easy to see why.

If you're a fan of stargazing, tap the link to explore more stunning spots to catch the cosmos in all its glory. 👉️ https://bit.ly/4h8y3Aw

⚠️ Before setting off on your journey to Queensland Country, please make sure to check road conditions and stay updated on weather warnings.

📍 Chinchilla Weir, Western Downs⁠, QLD
📸 instagram.com/katiedew_

04/03/2025

📅🌟 What’s On in Queensland Country 4 -10 March 🎡✨️

Looking for a quirky country event, markets filled with local produce, or live music to attend this week? We’ve done the hard work for you and put together a list of everything happening throughout Queensland Country.

Events
🎆 7 & 8 Mar: Tara Show, Tara Showgrounds
🍷 8 Mar: 5 Senses Degustation Dinner, Heritage Estate Wines, Cottonvale
🏇 8 Mar: Esk Races, Esk Racecourse
🧑‍🌾 Mon - Sat: Goondiwindi Cotton Tours, Goondiwindi

Live Music
🎵 7 Mar: Tommy Memphis, City Golf Club Toowoomba
🎙️ 7 Mar: James Ryle, Warwick Hotel
🎵 8 Mar: DJ 3MC, The Club Hotel Chinchilla
🎙️ 8 Mar: Strings, Maraboon Tavern
🎵 9 Mar: Angie Whiteley, Porters Plainland Hotel
🎙️ 9 Mar: Tip, The Linville Hotel

Markets
🍉 8 Mar: Toowoomba Farmers Market, Queensland Museum Cobb+Co, Under the Windmills
🍏 8 Mar: St Luke's Miles Markets, Dawson St
🥕 8 Mar: Esk Country Market, Pipeliner Park
🍅 9 Mar: Sapphire Markets, Roy Day Park, Sapphire Central
🥑 9 Mar: Market in the Mountains, Stanthorpe Showgrounds

And the list goes on! Head to our website for the full list 👉️ https://bit.ly/4advk7h

📍 Linville Hotel, Linville

03/03/2025

Discover these scenic sights on your next country drive to Australia's Salad Bowl - the Lockyer Valley.⁠
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Nestled across from Laidley Pioneer Village (also a must see sight), is where you will find Narda Lagoon and Lions Park. ⁠
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Boasting the best of Mother Nature's comforts, relax on a blanket by the lagoon with a selection of delicious treats from local cafes, or walk across the suspension bridge and spot the turtles below.⁠
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Hit the link to discover how to make the most of your time in the Lockyer Valley. 👉️ https://bit.ly/3DhG08O
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📍 Laidley, Lockyer Valley⁠
📸 instagram.com/lockyervalley

02/03/2025

Happy sunrise Sunday!
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Sunrises in are pretty spectacular, even our local wildlife are jumping for joy thanks to this view. 🦘⁠
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📍 Preston, Toowoomba Region, QLD⁠
📷 instagram.com/ecoridgehideaway

01/03/2025

Bet you didn’t know this was the Lockyer Valley! Surprised? 😏

Get ready to uncover hidden gems, from secret nature spots to farm gates full of goodies, all tucked away in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range in the Lockyer Valley.

Just an hour from Brisbane, you will be stuffing the car with fresh produce from working farms and soaking up the history at heritage buildings.

Ready for 10 epic things to do in the Lockyer Valley? Take a look at our guide for more inspo. ⁠👉️ https://bit.ly/3XlnKSW

📍 Branell Homestead, Lockyer Valley⁠, QLD
📸 instagram.com/mycolourfulworld_ via instagram.com/lockyervalley

01/03/2025

Calling all travellers: we know you’re all about that killer sunrise or sunset shot! So, here’s the perfect place to snap it yourself. 📸✨

With endless plains and horizons that go on forever, Goondiwindi is perfect for those golden hour views.

Need more inspo for what to do around Goondiwindi? Check out our guide. 👉️ https://bit.ly/41gPzNf

P.S. Make sure you tag us in your photos for a chance to feature on our socials.

📍⁠ Goondiwindi Region, QLD⁠
📷 instagram.com/thetownhousegoondiwindi via instagram.com/visitgoondiwindiregion

28/02/2025

Warning: this post will inspire adventure!⁠
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Discover spectacular scenery, granite outcrops, a beautiful waterfall and eucalypt forest remnants in Crows Nest National Park on the edge of the Great Dividing Range. ⁠
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Just a short drive from Toowoomba, this park is a haven for wildlife including platypus, swamp wallabies, echidnas, bandicoots, lace monitors, birds, and the brush-tailed rock-wallaby.⁠
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Sounds to good to be true? Discover the mother of all nature experiences in with our guide. 👉️ https://bit.ly/41zVjTt
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📍 Crows Nest National Park, High Country Hamlets, QLD
📸 instagram.com/qldparks

27/02/2025

Hiking in Carnarvon Gorge looks like this! 👀⁠
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This 'green canyon' located in Carnarvon National Park has been inspiring visitors for thousands of years, and it's waiting to add YOU to its list of admirers.⁠
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Nestled in the Central Queensland Highlands and just under 3 hours from Emerald, Carnarvon Gorge promises an adventure of a lifetime. ⁠
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Whether you're a seasoned trekker or a hiking newbie, this spot is an adventurer's dream!

The gorge-ous views are waiting - hit the link for 10 things to do in the Central Queensland Highlands. 👉️ https://bit.ly/4hnTL4B
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📍 Carnarvon National Park, Central Queensland Highlands, QLD
📷️ instagram.com/ruizu3

26/02/2025

Nothing beats a sunset like this - straight from Charleys Creek in the Western Downs! 🌞

With vast open skies and golden horizons, this slice of country paradise is just a short 3.5 hour drive from Brisbane.

Our tip: When you're at Charleys Creek, kick back with a their very own brewed beer, soak in the stunning sunset, and savour the peace that comes with 35 acres of serene bushland.

Craving more adventure? We’ve got the ultimate road trip itinerary to guide you through the heart of the Western Downs. 👉️
https://bit.ly/4gOBImZ

📍 Charleys Creek, Western Downs, QLD
📷️ instagram.com/charleys_creek_chinchilla

25/02/2025

Is there anything better than watching the sun sink behind rolling hills with a cold one in hand? 🍺

Here in Queensland Country, you’ll find top-notch pubs serving up golden hour views, hearty feeds, and that signature warm country hospitality - just like you’ll get at The Linville Hotel in the Somerset Region.
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With so many it can be hard to choose one, so check out our guide to 5 of the best country pubs near Brisbane. 👉️ https://bit.ly/3F3rh1A
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📍 The Linville Hotel, Somerset Region, QLD
📷️ instagram.com/thelinvillehotel

25/02/2025

📅🌟 What’s On in Queensland Country: 25 February - 3 March 🎡✨️

Looking for a quirky country event, markets filled with local produce, or live music to attend this week? We’ve done the hard work for you and put together a list of everything happening throughout Queensland Country.

Events
🎵 1 March: Australian National Busking Championships, Stanthorpe
🍇 25 - 27 Feb: Pick Crush Plunge - Wine Immersive Experience, Ridgemill Estate, Severnlea
🍻 1 Mar: Big Beer Festival, Emerald Showgrounds
🎆 1 & 2 Mar: Bell Show & Rodeo, Bell Show Society Inc., Bell Showgrounds
🏃 2 Mar: Peak2Park Toowoomba, Picnic Point

Live Music
🎵 28 Feb: Live Music, Exchange Hotel Kilcoy
🎙️ 28 Feb: Merlin, Porters Plainland Hotel
🎵 1 Mar: Brown Suga, Tatts Hotel Toowoomba
🎙️ 1 Mar: Brad Blanck, Commercial Hotel Chinchilla
🎵 2 Mar: Bruce, Criterion Hotel Warwick

Markets
🍉 1 Mar: Mulgowie Farmers Markets, Mulgowie Hall
🥑 1 Mar: Warwick Farmers & Makers Market, Queens Park (Alice St Entrance)
🍏 2 Mar: Emerald Lions Club Markets, Morton Park
🥕 2 Mar: Linville Country Markets, Linville Community Hall
🍅 2 Mar: Markets at the Museum, Tara Museum
🍌 2 Mar: Crows Nest Markets, Centenary Park

And the list goes on! Head to our website for the full list 👉️ https://bit.ly/4advk7h

📍 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival

24/02/2025

We are all about that lakeside life right now, so what are your top tunes for lazing by the water? Here are a few of ours:

🎶 Riptide – Vance Joy
🎶 Better Together – Jack Johnson
🎶 The River – Bruce Springsteen

Whether you're into fishing, boating, or just chilling by the water, Lake Cressbrook is the perfect spot to make a splash.

Pack a picnic, grab your mates (or the fam!), and enjoy a laid-back day. Check out our guide to Must-Do Waterholes & Waterfalls for more inspiration! 👉️ https://bit.ly/3CYZcb6

📍 Lake Cressbrook, Toowoomba Region, QLD
📷️ instagram.com/toowoombaregion

23/02/2025

Golden hour in Queensland Country - there's nothing quite like it. ✨

📍 Main Range National Park, Southern Downs & Granite Belt, QLD
📸 instagram,com/reubennutt

22/02/2025

Dreaming of escaping the hustle and bustle? ☀️

Let the Western Downs welcome you with open skies and endless plains.

It's the perfect place to slow down, breathe in the fresh air, and reconnect with nature - because we all need a little country.

Check out our ultimate road trip itinerary to the Western Downs. 👉️ https://bit.ly/4gOBImZ

📍 Western Downs Region, QLD
📷️ instagram.com/experiencewesterndowns

22/02/2025

You’ll know you’re in Queensland Country when you spot an iconic country gate just like this one!

These gates are a symbol of the wide-open spaces and endless possibilities that await you on your journey through our beautiful countryside.

Ready to reconnect with what matters most? Our Ultimate Country Drive Itinerary is the perfect guide to help you discover it all. 👉️ https://bit.ly/3QxpOmE

📍 Toowoomba Region, QLD
📷️ instagram.com/toowoombaregion

21/02/2025

Bridge lovers, this one's for you! 🌉

The Goondiwindi Border Bridge isn’t just a crossing - it is a piece of history. Built in 1914-15, it spans the Macintyre River, replacing the original timber bridge from 1878.

While you’re here, explore the scenic riverbanks, tackle a bushwalk, or go birdwatching - there are eight nature trails and over 200 bird species to spot, including the rare Regent Honeyeater!

Just 4 hours from Brisbane - will you be adding this to your road trip list? Check out our guide from Brisbane to Goondiwindi. 👉️ https://bit.ly/4k6oTr3
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📍 Goondiwindi Border Bridge, Goondiwindi Region, QLD
📷️ instagram.com/tnttravels

20/02/2025

Pour decisions? Not here! 🍷

When you're in Queensland’s most-awarded wine region (Granite Belt Wine Country that is), every drop is a good one.

Top tip: Don’t just sip - savour. Let the flavours linger, the conversations flow, and the memories pour in.

Need a little inspo on where to start? We've rounded up 9 must-visit wineries. 👉️ https://bit.ly/4hGRJg7
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📍 Southern Downs & Granite Belt, QLD
📷️ instagram.com/granitebeltwinecountry & instagram.com/southerndownsandgranitebelt
📲 Make sure to download Southern Downs & Granite Belt app for more!

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Somewhere in Southern Queensland Country, someone just like you is lost in the moment. You see, it’s somewhere you and your family and friends can quickly forget about everything on the daily ‘to-do’ list. Somewhere, you can all press the pause button and focus on more important things, like the spectacular natural wonders, the stories behind historic sandstone buildings, that cheeky shiraz from the winery up the road or just spending time with loved ones. It’s somewhere with a diverse range of places to stay, from charming B&Bs and tranquil mountain cottages to modern country retreats and traditional farmstays for the family.

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