From natural beauty to history and culture, there’s always something new to discover in the Western Downs. Like everything good in life, the best places are often hardest to find – and this region 209km west of Brisbane is no exception. …
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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 arterial to the outback, the Warrego Way. The melon capital is known for its colourful countryside, …
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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 country nights, where you can fill your days with history, culture, and the natural …
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Go on a weekend adventure or stay awhile to discover the Western Downs and see what is on offer – from museums to festivals to country race meets there is something for everyone. Shelve your weekly chores and take back the …
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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 Brisbane you’ll find the Western Downs, a region so patriotic in its colours …
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If your regular campsite has you sleeping in conditions that resemble an offshore call centre rather than an agoraphobes worst nightmare, it’s time to start a different pitch-list. Enter the Western Downs, a region with a population proportionate to its land …
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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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Your taste buds will come alive with flavours of the locally produced meat, fruit or vegetables, whether you dine at home or dine-in at one of the hotels and restaurants. When agriculture, farming, and wheat are three of a region’s top …
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Looking for a road trip that combines Queensland’s second oldest national park with one of the world’s longest man-made structures, a French-style country home, and a garden dedicated to plants and trees from the bible? Let us introduce you to the …
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Stretching close to 700 kilometres from Goondiwindi to Yeppoon, and running through the Western Downs from south to north, the Leichhardt Highway has a strong connection to our region. While the highway’s history dates back to the mid-1800s, when European explorer …
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