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The Big Rig Roma A hundred years ago, on Roma's Hospital Hill, a drilling crew was boring for water when, suddenly, the unexpected happened: 'Strewth, it's gas!' exclaimed a surprised driller as gas, mud and water gushed out of the well.

Colours of San Cris Cabarlah Colours of San Cris is a bright and vibrant centre which displays and sells textiles, arts, crafts and jewellery from Central and South America. The theme and colours have a strong Mexican feel.

Miles Historical Village Miles Miles Historical Village and Museum features authentic buildings from the early pioneering days such as a dairy, church, school and police cells.

Historical Mural Series Millmerran Follow the trail of Millmerrans' and Cecil Plains' historical murals, where various stages of the regions' history are depicted on the side of buildings. The Old Millmerran Butter Factory Mural depicts the development of the dairying industry.

Cobb & Co Museum Toowoomba Cobb & Co Museum is home to the National Carriage Collection, Australia’s largest collection of horse-drawn vehicles.

The Jondaryan Woolshed Jondaryan Located in the heart of the Darling Downs, Jondaryan Woolshed is of great historical interest. Easily accessible on a day trip from all parts of south-east Queensland, Jondaryan Woolshed is of particular interest to people fascinated by rural heritage.

Carbethon Folk Museum and Village Crows Nest Take a trip from Brisbane or the Sunshine and Gold Coasts to Carbethon Folk Museum and Village at Crows Nest. Discover how people once worked, lived and played in the region and be fascinated by the quirky and quaint displays.

Historical Walk Through Russell Street Toowoomba This self-guided walking tour of Toowoomba's Russell Street will lead you by landmarks of fine historic architecture, many of which date back to the 1860s. The walk commences at the Railway Station on Railway Street, continues west to Kensington Street and...

Romavilla Winery Roma Romavilla winery is Queensland's oldest winery, established in 1863. The present winery was built in 1878 and is a fine example of those large timber and corrugated iron buildings of yesteryear.

Gowrie Mountain Estate Kingsthorpe Gowrie Mountain Estate is 'a must' destination for tourists who are interested in regional quality wines.

Montys Garage Vintage Car Museum Glenmorgan Glenmorgan Montys Garage is a 1940s style auto garage which is now a Vintage Car Museum with a large collection of restored vintage cars and trucks.

USQ Artsworx Toowoomba USQ Artsworx is a leading facilitator of innovative creative arts engagement and practice in South East Queensland.

Cobb and Co Roadhouse Jondaryan Your hosts, Bruce and Gloria Arthur, invite you to take a break at the new Caltex Cobb and Co Roadhouse on the Warrego Highway at Jondaryan.

Platform 9 Toowoomba Platform 9 is located in the heritage listed Toowoomba Railway Station and is surrounded with the ambience and style of yesteryear.

Clifton Historical Museum Clifton The Clifton Historical Museum is a worthy tribute to the district's pioneering past.

DownsSteam Tourist Railway Toowoomba DownsSteam (a not for profit company) was formed to develop the economic base of the Darling Downs and to preserve some of its railway history. DownsSteam tourist railway and museum is an organisation dedicated to providing a total rail experience to...

Pittsworth Historical Pioneer Village and Museum Pittsworth The Pittsworth Pioneer Historical Village consists of the Former Pittsworth Post Office, the Telephone Exchange and the Post Masters Residence. You'll also see the former one teacher school, a fully furnished cottage (circa 1900) and the Blacksmith Shop. Explore working life in...

Ravensbourne National Park Ravensbourne For many years, Ravensbourne National Park was a traditional bush tucker refreshment stop for Aboriginal people en route to and from the Bunya Mountains nut...

Rudds Pub Nobby Situated 38 kilometres south of Toowoomba, in the heart of the country side, is Award Winning Rudds Pub, a historic, relaxing hotel in the small village of Nobby.

The Mill Outlook Hodgson Vale The Mill Outlook, known as the hidden jewel of the of the Darling Downs region, is a scenic rural tourist destination located in R.M Williams Country just 10 kilometres south of Toowoomba. Current attractions on site include: Settlers Coffee House offering...

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.

Isla Gorge National Park Taroom A panorama of sculpted sandstone greets visitors to Isla Gorge National Park.

Maclagan General Store Maclagan Located 30 minutes from the Bunya Mountains, this quaint general store is the last stop before making the trek up the Bunya Mountains. The Maclagan General Store is open seven days.

Jimbour House Jimbour Jimbour is both a tiny town north of Dalby and the location of one of Australia's most gracious historical homes, featuring colourful formal gardens, a cafe and a cellar door for wine tasting. The original Water Tower, constructed in the 1870s...

Historic Walk Through Mort Estate Toowoomba The Mort Estate, Toowoomba's oldest subdivision, was established in 1862 and its intriguing history and architecture can now be enjoyed on a self-guided walk through...

Governors Choice Winery Westbrook Visit a 'real' winery at Governor's Choice Winery, where you can see and enjoy the experience of being where the grapes are grown and wine is made. All wines are 100 per cent estate grown and bottled.

Main Roads Heritage Centre Toowoomba At the Main Roads Heritage Centre, travel through exciting exhibitions showcasing the story of a department rich in history and culture and experience how hard work and a pioneering spirit have helped create today's fabulous road network, connecting Queensland. Visitors can...

Empire Theatre Toowoomba Toowoomba's Empire Theatre is a heritage listed art-deco venue which provides a wide variety of performing arts for every taste.

Chinchilla Historical Museum Chinchilla Come and enjoy an 'old time' experience for the whole family.

Lake Murphy Conservation Park Taroom Pitch a tent or picnic amid the shady trees near the shore of Lake Murphy, Ludwig Leichhardt's preferred campsite back in 1844.

Sister Kenny Memorial Nobby Visit the memorial of Sister Kenny, Clifton's local hero! Sister Kenny received world recognition for her revolutionary treatment of polio victims in the early to mid twentieth century.

Cobb & Co Changing Station Surat Visit the Cobb & Co Store Museum, the Balonne River Gallery, a Fresh Water Aquarium and the Surat Visitor Information Centre all in the one complex, the Cobb & Co Changing Station. As visitors enter the complex they are greeted by...

Spring Bluff Railway Station Spring Bluff Spring Bluff Railway Station today is a heritage listed site located on the main railway line between Ipswich and Toowoomba. Its significance stems from 130 years of railway history and the attraction of its landscaped gardens.

Yarraman Heritage Centre Yarraman This property is situated in the heart of Yarraman on two and three quarter acres. There are eight historic buildings on the site including what was once a Sisters of Mercy Convent.