Queensland Holidays - Things To See and Do - Best of the Best

 

Best of the Best

For the best things to see and the best places to go, look no further than our comprehensive lists below.


Overall - Top 10

  1. The Golden Guitar - Tamworth
  2. Wine Growing / Vineyards
  3. Standing Stones - Glen Innes
  4. Girraween National Park
  5. Picnic point Lookout - Toowoomba
  6. Bunya Mountains National Park
  7. Timber Museum - Wondai
  8. Citrus Growing Areas
  9. Cania Gorge National Park
  10. Mount Morgan Mine Tour

To learn more about the Overall - Top 10, download the Best of the Best Fact Sheet here.

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Warwick

  1. Heritage and Historic Trail
    This Southern Downs trail directs you to the icons of the region's pastoral heritage. Highlights include the Glengallan and Talgai Homesteads.
  2. Glengallan Homestead and Heritage Centre
    Lovingly and faithfully restored to its original grandeur, the sandstone Homestead is a heritage experience that tells the story of region's pastoral legacy.
  3. Pringle Cottage
    Dating back to 1870, Pringle Cottage offers an insight into the home life of the era with authentic displays of furniture and household items.
  4. Abbey of the Roses
    A National Trust Listed Building, this grand gothic sandstone homestead was once a convent. These days it functions as a reception centre accommodating 26 overnight
  5. Queen Mary Falls
    Spring Creek connects three waterfalls in the Main Range National Park, and crashes down 40 metres at Queen Mary Falls against a backdrop of sheer rock and lush vegetation.
  6. Goomburra, Main Range National Park
    This stunning Reserve hems the Scenic Rim to the west and features diverse forest types from dry open scrub to lush subtropical rainforest - great for exploring and camping.
  7. Leslie Dam
    Stocked with freshwater fish, and kitted out with BBQs, picnic shelters, and toilets, Leslie Dam is the perfect place for a day on the water, just 13km west of Warwick.
  8. Tiddilick the Frog - banks of the Condamine
    A character straight out of the dreamtime, Tiddilick sits on the banks of the Condamine River. Carved from a 15-ton granite boulder, Tiddilick marks the Warwick Greenbelt Project.

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Toowoomba

  1. Cobb & Co Museum
    Well worth a visit for the horse-drawn vehicles, and the natural and cultural highlights of Toowoomba and the Darling Downs.
  2. Queens Park
    The headlining park of Toowoomba's plentiful manicured gardens: Queens Park is the setting for the annual Carnival of Flowers. Adjacent to the CBD the park features stunning floral beds and expanses of grass.
  3. Empire Theatre
    Dating back to 1933, this beautiful art deco theatre is Toowoomba's premier stage and music venue.
  4. Picnic Point Lookout
    This landscaped lookout over the city of Toowoomba and the Lockyer Valley is the perfect location for a lazy picnic lunch atop the Great Dividing Range.
  5. Preston Peak Wines
    With a cellar door perched on the range escarpment, explore the vineyards, rose gardens, and olive groves, or just relax glass in hand enjoying panoramic views.
  6. Laurel Bank Park & The Scented Gardens
    The exotic surrounds of these manicured gardens feature the Scented Garden, showcasing fragrant blooms, herbs, and shrubs.
  7. Japanese Gardens
    Following harmonious design principles, the Garden seamlessly combines water, grass, rocks, paths, and Australian and Japanese plants.
  8. Toowoomba Bicentennial Waterbird Habitat
    These diverse wetlands have been carefully constructed to attract various water bird species, and make for a tranquil relaxing visit.
  9. Spring Bluff Historic Railway Station
    A piece of steam train history, this heritage-listed railway station also boasts beautiful established gardens.
  10. Highfields
    Just north of Toowoomba lies the pleasant community of Highfields. Stop in for local arts and crafts, a cup of coffee, and a chat with friendly locals.

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Kingaroy

  1. Kingaroy Information Art and Heritage Precinct
    The precinct encompasses the Visitor Information Centre, museum, and surrounding heritage buildings at the top of town.
  2. The Peanut Van
    This institution fills orders from far-flung places, but you can get your peanuts every which way straight from the source.
  3. Wine, Cheese, and Oil Providores
    The South Burnett is rich in all things delectable and delicious. Taste, savour, and take home award-wining produce available at the providores and producers around the area.
  4. Garden of Rocks
    This unusual museum in Haly St features a garden of rocks, petrified tree trunks, and interesting local fossils.
  5. Kingaroy Town Lookouts
    Compare the sweeping panoramic views of Kingaroy and surrounds as far as the Bunya Mountains from the lookouts at Mt Wooroolin, and Apex Park.
  6. The Artist Village
    Pop into this collection of houses and studios that provide work spaces for artists and local craftsmen, as well as housing a teashop, and exhibitions.
  7. Birdwatching
    Whether you'd know a Superb Fairywren from a magpie, the bird life and stunning surrounds of Wooroolin Wetlands, Gordonbrook Dam, and Carroll Nature Reserve charm everyone.
  8. Foxy Ladies Quilting
    A must see for all crafty types with quilt displays, a huge quilting machine, craft classes, embroidery, appliqué, and stained glass.
  9. Timber Museum and Workshop
    Wondai's roots are proudly displayed in the Timber Museum's wood turning demonstrations, displays, and a magnificent diorama depicting the region's pioneering past.
  10. Ringsfield House - Mural Walk
    Visit historic Ringsfield House and Walk Nanango's Mural Walk for a slice of the colourful local history.

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Biloela

  1. Silo & Pioneer Village
    Pop in for an overview of the region's rural and mining economic backbone and Biloela's pioneering heritage.
  2. Cania Gorge National Park and Lake
    Home to a multitude of bird species and native animals, this rainforest paradise is full of sandstone formations, orchids, elkhorns, stunning views, and the magnificent Lake Cania.
  3. Lake Callide - fishing
    Created by the Callide Dam the Lake's great facilities make a day spent on the water effortless - all you need to focus on is the water sports and fishing.
  4. Farmstays - hands-on experience of the country harvest
    Enjoy country hospitality and genuine cattle station experiences like dinner in a camp oven, harvesting, riding horses and motorbikes, and camping under the stars.
  5. Callide Power Station and Mines - lookout
    Take a guided tour of the Power Station, then gawk at the view over the open-cut coal mine, Lake Callide, and the surrounding countryside from the lookout.
  6. Spirit of the Land Mural
    A testament to the Indigenous heritage and pioneer women who settled this country; Two artists and 60 volunteers created the impressive 69m-long by 4m-high mural around the Biloela water tower. The mural relates the historic timeline from Indigenous beginnings to European settlement in 1928. A true community project.
  7. Greycliffe Homestead
    Originally the lynchpin of Greycliffe Station, the century old, wooden slab Homestead has been moved to the centre of town, and is now listed by the National Trust of Queensland.
  8. Kroombit Tops National Park
    Camp under the stars and enjoy stunning views from the sandstone cliffs at Kroombit Tops National Park. Even come across the remains of the WW2 bomber, "Beautiful Betsy".
  9. Mt Scoria
    Rising up 150 metres from relatively flat surrounds, Mt Scoria boasts unique vegetation and six-sided basalt columns that ring musically when struck by other rocks.

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Rockhampton

  1. Botanic and Kershaw Gardens
    Stroll through the 130year-old heritage-listed Botanic Gardens with free zoo then Kershaw gardens to see the gorgeous scented gardens and waterfalls.
  2. City Heritage Walk
    Wander along historic Quay Street - the longest National Trust heritage street in Australia - admiring the superbly restored buildings.
  3. Fitzroy River
    From the riverbanks in the city heart, cast your line, and catch a mouth-watering barramundi!
  4. Rockhampton Heritage Village
    See how Rockhampton looked back in the 1800's around this immaculately recreated village.
  5. The Capricorn Caves
    Tour these amazing above ground caves where bizarre limestone formations are stunningly lit. Summer Solstice always delivers a special treat!
  6. Dreamtime Cultural Centre
    Discover Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, the meanings of artworks witness a dancing display and learn to throw a boomerang at this award-winning centre.
  7. Capricorn Coast Scenic Drive
    Explore this pristine coastline boasting 13 white sandy beaches, welcoming seaside villages, magnificent National Parks and the stunning Great Barrier Reef.
  8. Mount Morgan Mine tour
    See more than just a gold mine - spot dinosaur footprints, walk across a suspension bridge, and hear tales of days gone by.
  9. The Bull Trail
    See the six bull statues - representing the main breeds of cattle in the region - signifying Rockhampton's title as the beef capital of Australia.
  10. Gracemere Saleyards Complex
    Witness the cattle industry in full swing as cattle from across the state go under the hammer.

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