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Just 90 minutes from Brisbane, the lofty city of Toowoomba overlooks the coastal lowlands laid out below. Over the Range, you ease into a place of flowers, sparkling mountain air, dignified buildings and breathtaking vistas. Toowoomba is Queensland’s Garden City, and in spring when the Carnival of Flowers is held, it’s a riot of perfume and colour, where everything feels alive.

Drive west to the rolling plains and you'll find charming rural townships, some with B&Bs where you can yarn with a local or retreat fireside with a bottle of wine. If it's classic Aussie pubs, stunning National Parks or colourful country experiences you're chasing, then a trip to Queensland's Western Downs is a must on your holiday itinerary. Discover wide open spaces and the rich pioneering history of real Queensland country. Cruise north to Crows Nest through the hamlets strung along the eastern escarpment and check out the nurseries, cafes, museums and galleries. Go south into the country that was the setting for Steele Rudd's stories, and enjoy the atmosphere in the popular historic pubs.

And of course, South Burnett - just two hours drive from the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane or Fraser Coast - is an area rich in history, wineries and welcoming country towns. From world-class freshwater fishing to forest walks; breathtaking rainforests of the Bunya Mountains National Park to gold fossicking; farm and produce tours to museums, historic houses and antique and craft shops... you'll certainly need to set aside some time to get through all these activities!