Author: Tourism

How to enjoy a long weekend from the Sunshine Coast to the Bunya Mountains

Trade waves for rolling hills and sand for ancient forests – because the Bunya Mountains is calling.  Utilise your annual leave with this four-day Bunya Mountains itinerary that will see you immersed within the refreshing rainforest, getting friendly with the local …

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Trade waves for rolling hills and sand for ancient forests – because the Bunya Mountains is calling.  Utilise your annual leave with this four-day Bunya Mountains itinerary that will see you immersed within the refreshing rainforest, getting friendly with the local …

3-day Guide to the Bunya Mountains from Toowoomba

Long weekend on the horizon? Or are you craving a Western Downs getaway? For those keen to explore further than the Garden City, Toowoomba, make the most of your leave with this complete Bunya Mountains itinerary. From departure, to check-in, and …

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Long weekend on the horizon? Or are you craving a Western Downs getaway? For those keen to explore further than the Garden City, Toowoomba, make the most of your leave with this complete Bunya Mountains itinerary. From departure, to check-in, and …

Where to get your Jam on after Caravanning Queensland’s Van Jam

Heading off on a road trip why not think about visiting the Western Downs before and after Caravanning Queensland’s Van Jam. Miles Back to the Bush Festival is on 7-10 September, why not include this as part of your trip.  Depending …

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Heading off on a road trip why not think about visiting the Western Downs before and after Caravanning Queensland’s Van Jam. Miles Back to the Bush Festival is on 7-10 September, why not include this as part of your trip.  Depending …

Plan your 2023 Words Out West Fest experience

From the region that brought you your favourite festivals showing off watermelons, camel racing, lantern parades and more, comes the next big event (now in its fourth year!) – Words Out West.   Words Out West: Western Downs Readers & Writers Fest …

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From the region that brought you your favourite festivals showing off watermelons, camel racing, lantern parades and more, comes the next big event (now in its fourth year!) – Words Out West.   Words Out West: Western Downs Readers & Writers Fest …

8 things to do in Chinchilla in the summer

It’s often said that good things come in small packages and the quaint country town, Chinchilla, is no exception. Point your bonnet 300km west of Brisbane, and find fishing, festivals, native flora and fauna, arts, history, and culture bursting from the …

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It’s often said that good things come in small packages and the quaint country town, Chinchilla, is no exception. Point your bonnet 300km west of Brisbane, and find fishing, festivals, native flora and fauna, arts, history, and culture bursting from the …

How to make the most of a weekend in Chinchilla after the Melon Festival

Calling all Chinchilla Melon Festival attendees, keep the good times rolling in the watermelon capital with an extended stay, making the most of your time in region for the biennial event. From watermelon-themed water play areas to fossicking for ancient petrified …

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Calling all Chinchilla Melon Festival attendees, keep the good times rolling in the watermelon capital with an extended stay, making the most of your time in region for the biennial event. From watermelon-themed water play areas to fossicking for ancient petrified …

10 Reasons to move to the Western Downs

1. Lifestyle The Western Downs offers an attractive, well-rounded and diverse economy by combining a country lifestyle with modern living and conveniences. The Western Downs has an assortment of urban centres, quiet small towns and rural lifestyle blocks – something to …

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1. Lifestyle The Western Downs offers an attractive, well-rounded and diverse economy by combining a country lifestyle with modern living and conveniences. The Western Downs has an assortment of urban centres, quiet small towns and rural lifestyle blocks – something to …

Tackling Tara Camels – planning your 2022 Tara Festival experience

Have you got your tickets to this year’s Tara Festival of Culture and Camel Races? Nothing defines the word ‘festival’ more than this exciting event in Tara full of culture, camels and camping. Excitement is building on the Western Downs and …

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Have you got your tickets to this year’s Tara Festival of Culture and Camel Races? Nothing defines the word ‘festival’ more than this exciting event in Tara full of culture, camels and camping. Excitement is building on the Western Downs and …

Guide to winter camping in the Western Downs

Move over five-star accommodation, it’s time to sleep out under a million-star sky, camping in the Western Downs. Rug up, light the campfire to toast those marshmallows. Winter is known as Milky Way Season amongst stargazers due to the core of this …

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Move over five-star accommodation, it’s time to sleep out under a million-star sky, camping in the Western Downs. Rug up, light the campfire to toast those marshmallows. Winter is known as Milky Way Season amongst stargazers due to the core of this …

A beginner’s guide to camping in the Western Downs

Attention all camping newbies, if you’re wanting to get off the grid but not sure where to start, what to pack or where to go, allow us to ease you into the process with our beginner’s guide to camping. Every seasoned …

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Attention all camping newbies, if you’re wanting to get off the grid but not sure where to start, what to pack or where to go, allow us to ease you into the process with our beginner’s guide to camping. Every seasoned …