Southern Downs Travel Maps & Location Guides

You may well think you are taking a trip into history when driving down the main street, a street described by one travel writer as 'one of the three best streetscapes in Australia'. Make sure you visit Saint David's Anglican Church built in 1888, and.. read more

Ballandean sits square in Queensland's most popular wine area. This small town is an ideal location for tourists wishing to escape to a truly tranquil country atmosphere. The surrounding vineyards and wineries will provide you with a tasty drop sure to keep your holiday.. read more

Once a large wheat growing area, the shire now has a diverse range of agriculture including cattle, cereal crops, sunflowers, peanut and honey production and much more. The Clifton and District Historical Museum, located in the former Butter Factory building has a wide.. read more

From the Castle Rock and Bald Rock Creek campgrounds explore up to 30 kilometres of tracks. Climb The Pyramid for great views of Balancing Rock. Watch for blue wrens and rare turquoise parrots. Listen to superb lyrebirds as they imitate the calls of other birds.. read more

From two adjacent camping areas, enjoy one of three walking tracks ranging from an easy 1.2 kilometre circuit, suitable for wheelchairs with assistance, to a six kilometre track, showcasing waterfalls and freshwater habitats. Both camping areas are open.. read more

Killarney is an old timber and dairying town, named by nostalgic Irish settlers and now the centre of a thriving mixed-farming district, producing meat, potatoes, onions, grain and timber to name a few. You can visit the Killarney Heritage Centre (located.. read more

Stanthorpe has the reputation as being Queensland's coolest town, with some altitudes around the shire reaching 1000 metres above sea level. Frosty mornings and the odd snowfall during winter are not uncommon. The high altitude and unique soil provide excellent growing.. read more

Camp at one of two campgrounds or hike in to a secluded bush camp. From Broadwater campground, enjoy the short graded walk to Permanent waterhole. More experienced walkers can explore the Severn River or upper reaches of Ooline Creek. Look for river red.. read more

Texas is located on the Bruxner Highway between Goondiwindi and Tenterfield and links north south into the Fossickers Way via Inverell or Warialda as an alternative route to Sydney. The picturesque Dumaresq River is one of the star attractions of the.. read more

The area was discovered in 1827 by explorer Allan Cunningham and settled in 1840 by the Leslie brothers who began the tradition of the pastoralist, sheep and wool industry in Queensland. Warwick Shire boasts some of Queensland's finest historical sandstone buildings.. read more

That is the case, but even though the name Amiens is French, the major ethnic group in the area are Italian. It was one of those soldier settlement areas, when the lads came home from the war they were offered miniscule blocks of land. A high failure rate resulted.. read more

Naturally enough apple-town (Applethorpe) would have to produce apples, and it does, along with a range of other fruits. This settlement is at the southern end of The Fruit Run, that stretch of roadway which shadows the New England Highway to the north of Stanthorpe.. read more

It's an interesting little place this Dalveen, even with its own graphic arts 'factory'. Along the highway keep an eye out for 'Pot Luck'. It's one of the few farms (other than those selling produce to highway travellers).. read more

It is possible to access the well known Girraween National Park via a back road from Eukey. Check the maps and talk with a local to get the right info, as parts are gravel and that requires new skills for those who may be more used to driving in the city.. read more

Glen Aplin is to the south of Stanthorpe, on the New England Highway. Minor roads which head off in all directions usually access more fruit orchards and wineries. It's in this area, at the right season, you'll savour the taste of stone-fruits.. read more

Inglewood is creating Australia's Olive Capital and is emerging as the hub of the Olive industry with more than 340,000 olive trees planted to date. Harvest time is between March and May. Inglewood is also home to an award winning Lavender Farm.. read more

The Leyburn airstrip was the site for the first Australian Motor Racing Grand Priz in 1949. Today, the annual Historic Motor Sprint through the town's main streets attracts thousands each August. Nearby Pratten was once a bustling goldfield. Visitors can still try.. read more

Note the name. It's French and as with a number of villages, along the Armistice Way (Amiens Road), in the Southern Downs, such name in these soldier settlement areas help commemorate the selfless contributions made by the men and women who served in France during.. read more

The village of Severnlea, right on the highway south of Stanthorpe probably has not changed all that much over the years. There is still fruit growing, and also topaz fossicking, but now add to that some pretty good wineries. Check out the various byways.. read more

The name Stonehenge does not come from standing stones, rather the remains of a stone fortress built for the bullock drivers when they stayed overnight. The main industries around Stonehenge are sheep and cattle grazing. Stonehenge is ideally suited for.. read more

Take leave of the New England Highway between Dalveen and Applethorpe (to the north of Stanthorpe) and check out the fruit stalls along that stretch of road known as 'The Fruit Run'. One of the towns is The Summit, home to the highest railway.. read more

More orchards, more fruit in season, but there's a bit of a difference between Thulimbah and the neighbouring towns which make up 'The Fruit Run'. At Thulimbah, one of the families which provides a 'value-add' service are targeted.. read more

The railway station looks quite new, however, that is because with the Celebration of Federation there was a general spruce up. Great job too. The town has an excellent information centre, picnic facilities with barbecues and toilets. You will know you're.. read more