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Bellthorpe State Forest and Forest Reserve Bellthorpe Bellthorpe State Forest and Forest Reserve are at the southern end of the Conondale Range. Untouched bushland with rainforest, waterfalls and attractive creeks is home to 600 identified plant species and a haven for many endangered and threatened animals.

Great Bunya Drive Bunya Mountains The Great Bunya Drive is a scenic self-drive route meandering through 390 kilometres of beautiful country landscapes between Toowoomba and Gympie, encompassing both the Darling Downs and South Burnett regions. West of Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, the drive incorporates the...

Coomba Falls Maidenwell Coomba Falls, at Maidenwell, is an exceptionally ravishing place, featuring a deep natural swimming hole and striking granite cliffs.

Cedar Creek Estate Vineyard and Winery North Tamborine From the moment you enter the driveway you will appreciate that Cedar Creek Estate Vineyard and Winery is one of the Gold Coast Hinterlands most charming wineries.

Glass House Mountains National Park Glasshouse Mountains Glass House Mountains National Park was named by Captain Cook as he mapped the Queensland coast in 1770. The 'Glass Houses' are distinctive volcanic plugs which rise abruptly out of a patchwork of farms and forests.

Australian Rodeo Heritage Centre Warwick The Australian Rodeo Heritage Centre is a place to follow history and relive the glory of the Australian Professional Rodeo Association's greatest champions and rodeo history. The land of Australia grows cowboys.

Kilkivan Forest Reserve Kilkivan Kilkivan Forest Reserve, known locally as Mudlo Gap, protects one of the area’s few remaining stands of native hoop pine rainforest.

Granite Gardens Stanthorpe Granite Gardens consists of 2,000 roses, dreamy blossoms and secret pathways with magical discoveries over a 10 acre property.

Lamington National Park, Green Mountains Section Lamington National Park Green Mountains, Lamington National Park, in the hinterland of the Gold Coast, draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year to its waterfalls, wildlife and...

Gordonbrook Dam Kingaroy Gordonbrook Dam is situated 20 kilometres from Kingaroy. Travel 11 kilometres north along the Bunya Highway from Kingaroy and after passing through Memerambi township, take the next left turn along Recreation Drive for nine kilometres to the Dam.

Kondalilla National Park Montville Kondalilla National Park takes its name from an Aboriginal word meaning 'rushing waters'. In this cool haven on the Blackall Range, Skene Creek plummets 90 metre over the falls to a rock pool below.

Carroll Nature Reserve Kokoda Track Kingaroy In 1995 The Kingaroy Apex Club erected the plaque and gateway to mark the start of the Kokoda Track and the Carroll Nature Reserve.

Bunya Mountains National Park Bunya Mountains Bunya Mountains National Park, Queensland’s second-oldest national park, protects the world’s largest remaining bunya pine rainforest. Until the late 1800s, Aboriginal people travelled here from far distant places for bunya nut festivals.

Coronation Park Wondai Coronation Park is part of Wondai's attractive streetscaping.

Girraween National Park Ballandean Huge granite boulders tower above open forests in the spectacular and popular Girraween National Park outside Stanthorpe.

Maidenwell Astronomical Observatory Maidenwell Just 28 kms east of the Bunya Mountains lies the rural town of Maidenwell - the most popular astronomy and stargazing centre in Queensland.

Bjelke-Petersen Dam Murgon Situated 15 kilometres from Murgon in the South Burnett, Lake Barambah, also known as Bjelke-Petersen Dam, is a popular area for recreational freshwater fishing, boating, picnicking and camping, with facilities many would envy.

Glenlyon Dam Texas Glenlyon Dam is ideal for wildlife viewing and many water sports including skiing, sailing and fishing. Fish species in the dam include Golden Perch, Murray Cod, Silver Perch, Jew and Spangled Perch.

Jimna State Forest Jimna Jimna State Forest has had a colourful history of gold mining and timber milling. The last flurry of mining, in the 1940s, yielded 2.8 kilograms of gold.

Donnellys Castle Stanthorpe Visit a bushranger hideout! 'Thunderbolt' who roamed the New England Tableland, had one of his hideouts near Pozieres. Donnelly's Castle, as it is now called, is a rock formation that you can walk between, around and over.

Book Farm Maleny Book Farm is a 56 acre property in the Maleny area’s part of the Blackall Range. There is a six acre pristine rainforest on Obi Obi Creek, and a number of areas under revegetation and regeneration.

Crows Nest Falls Crows Nest Weeping bottlebrush, river she-oak and forest red gum line watercourses while dry vine scrubs grow in sheltered gullies where soil and moisture accumulate at Crows...

Benarkin National Park and State Forest Benarkin Here, on the Blackbutt Range, you can see majestic hoop pines rise above dense subtropical rainforest.

Lake Wivenhoe Fernvale Just an hour from downtown Brisbane, Lake Wivenhoe is a spectacular water reserve, northwest of Brisbane.

Eumundi Markets Eumundi The Eumundi Market is one of Australia's leading tourist attractions and is held every Saturday and Wednesday of the year come rain, hail or shine.

Bunnyconnellen Olive Grove and Vineyard Crows Nest Bunnyconnellen ('convivial pleasures') is a niche food business specialising in the growing and value-adding of premium quality olives for the production of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), table olives, olive related products, fine wine and other gourmet foods.

Bunya Forest Gallery and Tearoom Bunya Mountains Located in the heart of the Bunya Mountains rainforest, Bunya Forest Gallery and Tearoom offers the visitor quality art and craft from local artists, a licensed tearoom showcasing the innovative use of Australian bushfoods including liqueurs and local wines for...

Brooyar State Forest Gympie Brooyar State Forest features sandstone cliffs and a mix of tall open eucalypt forest with spotted gums. Pockets of riparian rainforest may be enjoyed along the creeks.

Delicia Road Conservation Park Mapleton Delicia Road Conservation Park on the scenic Blackall Range is a small park protecting remnant forest communities. It is a refuge for wildlife and a special place where visitors can enjoy a peaceful native forest.

Birdwatching in the South Burnett Kingaroy The South Burnett is a bird watchers dream; possessing a diverse array of habitats, the South Burnett hosts a variety of birds that even the...

Apex Park and Lookout Kingaroy Apex Park is the site of the first public hospital in Kingaroy and was developed by the Apex Club in the mid 1960's. The large trees that remain today are the plantings from the hospital grounds.

Danish Flower Art Highfields The Danish Flower Art Complex offers an enchanting mixture of art expressed through dried flowers, sculpted iron and fabulous homemade food. The cottage shop is covered floor to ceiling with delightful floral arrangements.

Condamine Gorge '14 River Crossing' Killarney The trek '14 River Crossings' appropriately named after the 14 river crossings located across this track.

Lake Maroon Boonah Just one hour from downtown Brisbane, Lake Maroon is located in the heart of the Scenic Rim, Boonah.

Crows Nest National Park Crows Nest In Crows Nest National Park, Crows Nest Creek winds through eucalypt forest and plunges into a steep granite gorge.

Harrington Glen Estate Glen Aplin At Harrington Glen Estate, enjoy the stunning views over the vineyard and the Glen Aplin region. Eight acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Verdelho, White Muscat and Viognier grapes are carefully nurtured to produce award winning wines such as a five...

Bald Rock National Park Stanthorpe Bald Rock National Park is located 45 minutes south of Stanthorpe on the Mount Lindesay Highway. Bald Rock is the main feature of the National Park. This dome is 750 metres long and 500 metres wide.

Boat Mountain Conservation Park Murgon A distinctive landmark near Murgon, a flat-topped ridge shaped like an upturned boat, gives its name to Boat Mountain Conservation Park.

Darling Downs Hotel (Sandy Creek Pub) Warwick The Darling Downs Hotel is more commonly known as the Sandy Creek Pub which is situated on Sandy Creek Road at the start of the Sprint Route through to Leyburn.

Bungawarra Wines Ballandean Bungawarra Winery is one of the oldest vineyards around Stanthorpe (dating back more than 100 years) and was purchased by the Harden family in August 1993.

Lucas Estate Severnlea Lucas Estate offers tasting for sales of wine and local produce, including Mount Stirling's Olives.

Amamoor State Forest Amamoor Amamoor State Forest produces some of the finest hoop pine in Queensland. More than 120 bird species have been sighted in its riverine rainforests and plantations of hoop and bunya pines.

Goomburra, Main Range National Park Goomburra Goomburra, Main Range National Park is a World Heritage area allowing superb views over Laidley Valley, the rugged border ranges to the south, and Mount Castle in the north.

Adventure Parc North Tamborine Take the family, plan an action packed day with a group of friends or take corporate teams to new heights at Adventure Parc at Tamborine Mountain.

Lake Broadwater Conservation Park Dalby Lake Broadwater Conservation Park protects the only natural lake on the Darling Downs and the surrounding cypress and brigalow. Many waterbirds and wildlife find nurture within the original vegetation.

Gondwana Rainforests of Australia Springbrook Located in South East Queensland, the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia include the most extensive areas of subtropical rainforest in the world with large areas of...

Adventure at Mount Barney Lodge Mount Barney Nestled amongst the foothills of World Heritage-listed, Mt Barney National Park, Mt Barney Lodge is a unique country escape that offers a variety of accommodation and Eco Accredited adventure activities.

Dingo Creek Park Wondai Looking for a shady place to have lunch or let the children run free for awhile? Dingo Creek Park, on the northern outskirts of...

Emu Creek State Forest Park Benarkin In Benarkin State Forest on the Blackbutt Range, majestic hoop pines rise above dense subtropical rainforest.

Lake Annand Park Toowoomba Lake Annand is a pleasant water attraction which has been created along Toowoomba's East Creek.