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Get Ready, Festival Favourites are Back!

Calling all festival goers… the Western Downs plays host to TWO festivals all within a five week period in August through September. Kicking off with Dalby’s DeLIGHTful & Delicious festival, followed by a jam-packed program from the Miles Back to Bush …

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Calling all festival goers… the Western Downs plays host to TWO festivals all within a five week period in August through September. Kicking off with Dalby’s DeLIGHTful & Delicious festival, followed by a jam-packed program from the Miles Back to Bush …

Where to get your dose of Country

Heading off on a road trip why not think about visiting the Western Downs? Miles Back to the Bush Festival is on 11-14 September, why not include this as part of your trip.  Depending where you’re coming from, this iconic festival …

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Heading off on a road trip why not think about visiting the Western Downs? Miles Back to the Bush Festival is on 11-14 September, why not include this as part of your trip.  Depending where you’re coming from, this iconic festival …

Discover the Best RV Campgrounds on the Western Downs TICKING OFF THE WISHLIST

Why not spend time before and after and let Western Downs WOW you….. Western Downs is home to many different types of camping area – Caravan Parks, Showgrounds, and low-cost camps.  We’re lucky to have had 5 of these recently upgraded …

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Why not spend time before and after and let Western Downs WOW you….. Western Downs is home to many different types of camping area – Caravan Parks, Showgrounds, and low-cost camps.  We’re lucky to have had 5 of these recently upgraded …

CMCA Solos

The Solos network are ascending into the Western Downs and staying at the amazing Tara Lagoon. Be sure to stop and enjoy and meet our Caretakers Katie and her crew. Click here https://www.westerndownsqueensland.com.au/towns/tara/ To top it off we’re extending an invitation …

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The Solos network are ascending into the Western Downs and staying at the amazing Tara Lagoon. Be sure to stop and enjoy and meet our Caretakers Katie and her crew. Click here https://www.westerndownsqueensland.com.au/towns/tara/ To top it off we’re extending an invitation …

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 …

Community, culture and everything in between – there’s plenty to do in Wandoan

While the Western Downs is flourishing with new projects and exciting attractions, our communities also love to celebrate our yesteryear and Wandoan is no exception. The town is steeped in history dating back to the early 1840s whilst also being home …

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While the Western Downs is flourishing with new projects and exciting attractions, our communities also love to celebrate our yesteryear and Wandoan is no exception. The town is steeped in history dating back to the early 1840s whilst also being home …