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Castle Rock

Castle Rock
Stanthorpe

At an average elevation of 900 metres above sea level, Girraween National Park is situated on the northern extremity of the New England Tablelands. Girraween National Park’s granite habitat is unique in Queensland. The Castle Rock track features breathtaking panoramic views.

Storm King Dam

Storm King Dam
Stanthorpe

Storm King Dam rests in a picturesque rural setting with many water birds (including pelicans) and is an ideal spot for picnics, water sport and fishing.

The Pyramid

The Pyramid
Stanthorpe

Cross creeks, weave through eucalypt forests, past rocky outcrops and wetlands to the exposed rock face of Girraween National Park, where the track starts to climb up a series of stone steps to the base of The Pyramid.

Australian Rodeo Heritage Centre

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. It is a natural process, like the wind, rain and the rising of the sun in the morning.

Lawdogs Australia


The Summit

Lawdogs Australia is Australia's first privately owned training kennel that is open to the public to see puppies and adult dogs going through their training. While seated behind a safety fence you can see the dogs in an experience like no other.

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 star Cabernet and a four and a half star Shiraz...

Condamine Gorge '14 River Crossing'


Killarney

'14 River Crossings' is appropriately named after the 14 river crossings located across this track. This track is accessible by four wheel drive vehicles only. During normal conditions the crossings of the Condamine River are relatively shallow. However, during wet weather the river will rise rapidly making it impassable.

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.

Quart Pot Creek


Stanthorpe

Quart Pot Creek runs through the town of Stanthorpe. It has been landscaped by the local Council, and now boasts concrete walking paths linking one end of town to the Red Bridge. Take time to walk alongside Quart Pot Creek and admire the surrounds of Stanthorpe.

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. There are great views from the lookout and picnic facilities.

Sundown National Park


Stanthorpe

High, remote and rough, Sundown National Park (south west of Stanthorpe) entices both self-sufficient campers and experienced bushwalkers to explore its rugged ridges and gorges. Camp at one of five camping areas (three accessible by four-wheel-drive only) or hike in to a secluded bush camp.

Main Range National Park


Warwick

Main Range National Park, following an arc of rugged peaks and ridges, is the crucial western link in south-east Queensland’s remarkable Scenic Rim.

Goomburra, Main Range National Park


Goomburra

Goomburra, Main Range National Park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, that features superb views over Laidley Valley, the rugged border ranges to the south, and Mount Castle in the north. The dry open forest contains New England blackbutt and manna gums.

Girraween National Park


Ballandean

Huge granite boulders tower above open forests in the spectacular and popular Girraween National Park outside Stanthorpe. The wildflowers in spring are absolutely incredible! From the Castle Rock and Bald Rock Creek campgrounds, explore up to 30 kilometres of tracks. Climb The Pyramid for great views of Balancing Rock.

Morgan Park


Warwick

Morgan Park is a major sport and recreation facility and houses a range of sport clubs and organisations, as well as a reserve which is home to a wide range of bird species. Morgan Park is host to a range of events including horse trials (equestrian), polocrosse, dirt bikes, drag racing,...

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.