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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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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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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For a town of just over 1000 people, Jandowae stumps up one of the country’s finest timber events, Jandowae Timbertown Festival. While most of the year, this charming agricultural town is as quiet as a mouse, every two years, it draws …
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If there’s one festival around full of fun for the whole family, it’s Jandowae Timbertown Festival. The exciting event returns in 2022 from 9 to 12 June for a weekend of non-stop entertainment. With exciting events at every turn, you won’t …
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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 …
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The Western Downs flourishes in all things community, culture, industry and events and Jandowae is the prime showcase for our region’s best bits. The little country town may be smaller than some, but we can assure you it’s heart of gold …
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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 …
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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 …
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Camping on the Western Downs has gone upmarket, five of our most popular campsites have had makeovers in 2021. So hook up your caravan, camper trailer or pack your tent and explore our region. Everyone knows the best part about camping …
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