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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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. Get to know the heritage and history of our region by following this trail …
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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 whole lot juicier. Every second February, the biennial Chinchilla Melon Festival takes over the town to celebrate …
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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 …
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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 some of our nation’s strongest producers. You’ll find no better place to …
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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 …
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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 the Government’s soldier settlement scheme, the Western Downs has a strong military connection. From signatures …
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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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With creeks, rivers and tributaries running through the countryside like veins through the human body, few regions can lay claim to inland fishing as good as the Western Downs. There’s good reason for it – some parts of the region receive …
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Don’t stay at home when you can take a family holiday across the Western Downs. Road tripping with frequent stops along the way won’t have the kids saying, “are we there yet”? So, school holidays are back again? Well, don’t press …
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