Queensland Holidays - Destinations - St George

St George is the fishing capital of inland Queensland. Here on the banks of the Balonne River fishing tales of huge Murray Cod and Yellowbelly come true.

However, there's more than just big fish in this picturesque rural town. Don't miss meeting Steve Margaritis at the Unique Egg. Steve creatively carves emu eggs and his illuminated collection of over 100 eggs is extraordinary.

While in town visit Riversands Winery, Queensland's most western winery, St George Heritage Centre and do a tour of the cotton gin.

Plan some time to visit Rosehill Aviaries, 60km west and Nindigully Hotel, 44km south. John Beardmore at Rosehill is a true bush character and his collection of Australian parrots is considered the most complete in the world. The authentically preserved Nindigully Hotel is reputed to be the longest running hotel in Queensland.

The Great Inland Way then follows the Balonne River 108km to Surat, another gem for those who enjoy fishing. First stop should be The Cobb & Co. Changing Station with its 25,000-litre freshwater aquarium, replica 14-seater Cobb & Co. Coach and art gallery.

Then visit the Aboriginal Bush Garden, Villacoola Winery, the Cobb & Co. Corduroys and pretty Beranga Creek 3.5km north where in late summer purple water lilies erupt in an impressive floral display. A little over 60km east is Myall Park Botanic Garden, the oldest collection of Australian semi-arid plants in Queensland and the birthplace of the Grevillea Robyn Gordon.