Getting There

Drive - It’s easy to get out and about in the regions on the well-connected highways and road systems particularly via the Cunningham, New England and Warrego Highways. Check the Drive Queensland site at www.drivequeensland.com.au for some great ideas for driving holidays and suggested itineraries. The RACQ also has a helpful trip planner (www.racq.com.au).

Rail - The Westlander departs from Brisbane’s centrally located transit centre, Roma Street Station via Toowoomba. www.traveltrain.com.au

Coach - Coach travel is another relaxing way to arrive at your country holiday destination. Regular bus services run to many destinations in the regions from the Brisbane Transit Centre located at Roma Street Station in the centre of Brisbane. From here you can also connect with rail and airport transfers, as well as local buses. www.crisps.com.au www.stonestreetscoaches.com.au

Country Experiences

This destination is full of experiences that simply shouldn’t be missed, here's just a few...

Past and Present Highlights: Ravensbourne National Park • Cobb & Co. Museum, Toowoomba • Empire Theatre, Toowoomba • Museum of Australian Army Flying, Oakey • Jondaryan Woolshed • Pioneer Park Museum, Dalby • Jimbour House, Jimbour • Wineries, Darling Downs and South Burnett • Kingaroy Cheese • South Burnett-Maidenwell Astronomical Observatory

Great Bunya Drive Highlights: Wineries, Darling Downs and South Burnett • Antiques and collectables stores • Unique accommodation, historic guesthouses, B&B's • Country markets and fresh produce • Bunya Mountains National Park • Freshwater fishing and camping at local dams • Kingaroy peanuts • Toowoomba parks and gardens • Country festivals

Great Outdoors & Gourmets Highlights: R&J Herbs, Felton East • Olive groves, Inglewood • Beacon Lookout, Texas • Girraween National Park, Granite Belt • Wineries & seasonal produce, Granite Belt • Galleries & boutiques • Queen Mary Falls, Main Range National Park • Condamine Gorge, Killarney

Country Charms 
& Cellar Doors Highlights: Wineries, Granite Belt • Historical architecture, Warwick • Glengallan Homestead, Allora • Rudd’s Pub, Nobby • The Bull ‘n’ Barley Inn, Cambooya • Harrow Gardens Homestead, Cambooya • Queens Park Gardens, Toowoomba • Views from Picnic Point, Toowoomba