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When you ask locals and visitors what makes the Western Downs region so special, the answer is usually the same. In 2020 Western Downs Regional Counci...
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When you ask locals and visitors what makes the Western Downs region so special, the answer is usually the same. In 2020 Western Downs Regional Counci...
If you thought the finest gifts were found in the big smoke and the best boutique clothing was reserved for the esplanade… think again! The Western ...
From the region that brought you your favourite festivals showing off watermelons, camel racing, lantern parades and more, comes the next big event (n...
Ever wondered what life on the farm really looks like? Wonder no more and venture out to the Western Downs - the gateway to the outback and home to so...
Roses are red, violets are blue, and we’ve planned the perfect Valentine’s, just for you!... Valentine's Day is just around the corner, so weâ...
School holidays are back … again. Don’t press the panic button just yet. The Western Downs ticks plenty of the ‘escape to the country’ boxe...
If the Western Downs was a hand of cards, Dalby would be King. After all, it reigns supreme as Australia’s richest cotton and grain growing area. ...
Forget fine dining and vineyard valleys - there’s no place more iconic to sip a cold beer than a classic country pub. Yep, we’re talking about ...
From the skyscrapers of Brisbane to the stark plains of the outback, there’s a whole lotta crop country in the Western Downs in between. We’re ...
Whether you’re embarking on a long road trip out west, or escaping for just a weekend, choosing where to plonk down for the night is just as importa...
In the Western Downs, man’s best friend is considered a member of the family. That’s why many establishments across its vast countryside welco...
With creeks, rivers and tributaries running through the countryside like veins through the human body, few regions can lay claim to inland fishing as ...
Only 3.5 hours from the city lights of Brisbane, you’ll find yourself in camel country, aka Tara. Home to the Tara Festival of Culture & Came...
It’s no surprise the Bunya Mountains can draw a crowd. This is a destination that’s been in the business of bringing communities together for 40 m...
Did you know that just west of the Great Dividing Range you can find endless plains of colourful fields, rolling grass hills, big skies and small town...
Its population might only reach three figures (293), but if the number of letters in its name tell of anything - it’s that there’s much to learn a...
From natural beauty to history and culture, there’s always something new to discover in the Western Downs. Like everything good in life, the bes...
What do cactuses, The Club and Charley’s Creek have in common? You can find them all in Chinchilla, 300km west of Brisbane, along the central art...
Perched 360km west of Brisbane, Miles is a town worth going the extra mile to find. Only 4.5 hours lay between big city Brisbane lights and Miles c...
Shelve your weekly chores and take back the reins of weekend freedom. It’s time to pay a visit to a destination that your office colleagues proba...
If ever you needed proof that green time is more important than screen time, a holiday west of centre will be all the convincing you need. West of ...
If your regular campsite has you sleeping in conditions that resemble an offshore call centre rather than an agoraphobes worst nightmare, it’s time ...
There’s no doubt about it - travelling is hungry business. Luckily, cafes and car trips go hand in hand like, well, coffee and cake. When it come...
What does summer look like to you? If your answer included munching on sweet, thirst-quenching watermelons, then your summer is about to get a whol...
When agriculture, farming, and wheat are three of a region’s top industries, you know your tastebuds are in for a good time. Not only can you sam...
Name another festival with a heritage-listed French colonial home as your backdrop that serves up a five-course luncheon and is only three hours’ dr...
Looking for a road trip that combines Queensland’s second oldest national park with the world’s longest man-made structure, a French-style country...
Stretching close to 700 kilometres from Goondiwindi to Yeppoon, and running through the Western Downs from south to north, the Leichhardt Highway has ...
Looking for accommodation in the Western Downs that offers a million-star-rating? Whether you prefer to pitch a tent or BYO accommodation on wheels...
Do you know the recipe to a perfect picnic? If it includes a beautiful Western Downs setting, perfect weather, great food and good company – we t...
Who doesn’t love a bit of country hospitality when it’s paired with a pint and a parmi? Get to know the town beyond the guide book by pulling u...
Like many Australian towns whose local men and women served during both World Wars as well as welcoming returning soldiers taking up land as part of t...
With a strong pioneering history, the Western Downs has many historical tales to tell – but not all of them can be told through words or images. ...
While the art galleries in the Western Downs region may hang the works of some of Australia’s best-known artists, this region’s connection with ar...