Southern Queensland Country Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Stunning field of yellow sunflowers in a country rural setting in Southern Downs, Queensland, Australia
Stunning field of yellow sunflowers in a country rural setting in Southern Downs, Queensland, Australia
Ju Raku En. It's open from 0700-dusk daily and has a donation tin at the gate for entry. There are chairs, picnic tables and huts scattered around, as well as plenty of rock or grass options to take a seat and ponder life (or bird watch).
What an amazing drive to find this location, all up the range there are some breath taking views. You park right across the road from the caravan park in a little picnic area, there are barbecues and tables and chairs and just a short walk from there is the look out to Queen Mary Falls. You can choose to continue along the trail until it reaches the bottom. The trail is accessible all the way and an easy walk. And the falls is breath taking
Heading out for a hike at Giraween. #weekendgetaway #hiking #nationalpark #nature

Where to stay in Southern Queensland Country

Cobb & Co Museum

East Toowoomba

Gardens and spas are notable features of East Toowoomba. You might consider stopping by Cobb & Co Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

East Toowoomba
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South Toowoomba

Golf courses and spas are notable features of South Toowoomba. You might consider stopping by City Golf Club while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

South Toowoomba
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Glenvale

While Glenvale isn't home to many top sights, Toowoomba Showgrounds and Clifford Park Racecourse are some notable places to visit nearby.

Glenvale
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Newtown

Visitors to Newtown like its restaurants and shopping, and Clifford Park Racecourse is a sight worth a stop.

Newtown
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Wilsonton

Wilsonton is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can plan an outing to Clifford Park Racecourse and Toowoomba Showgrounds while you're in town.

Wilsonton
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Centenary Heights

While Centenary Heights isn't home to many top sights, Toowoomba Plaza and City Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Centenary Heights
Burke and Wills Hotel

Burke and Wills Hotel

4.5 out of 5
554 Ruthven Street Toowoomba QLD
The price is ₹13,560 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
₹13,560
₹14,917 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Toowoomba. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (870 reviews)
Parking was great hotel was clean and tidy

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Burke and Wills Hotel
Applegum Inn

Applegum Inn

3.5 out of 5
41 Margaret Street East Toowoomba QLD
The price is ₹7,781 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
₹7,781
₹8,559 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Toowoomba. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (558 reviews)
Room was clean. Convenient and quiet

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Applegum Inn
Park Motor Inn

Park Motor Inn

3 out of 5
88 Margaret St. East Toowoomba QLD
The price is ₹7,078 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
₹7,078
₹7,847 total
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Toowoomba. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (711 reviews)
Very clean room, BUT very dated condition and decore

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Park Motor Inn
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Athena Motel Apartments

Athena Motel Apartments

4 out of 5
214 James Street South Toowoomba QLD
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Toowoomba. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (564 reviews)
Great clean apartment, games room and pool. With restaraunt. After a long drive we just relaxed and didn't to leave the motel, which was great.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Athena Motel Apartments
Wisteria Cottage and Cabins

Wisteria Cottage and Cabins

4 out of 5
2117 Pyramids Road Wyberba QLD
Stay at this cottage in Wyberba. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Rock Rose Nature Refuge and Five Acre Rock ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (86 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Wisteria Cottage and Cabins
Quest Toowoomba

Quest Toowoomba

4.5 out of 5
133 Margaret Street Toowoomba QLD
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Toowoomba. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (273 reviews)
The staff were great and the room was very clean. I will definitely stay again.

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Quest Toowoomba
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Popular places to visit

Queens Park featuring a park

Queens Park

Queens Park is just one of the places to see in Toowoomba, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its cafes.

Queens Park
The Granite Belt featuring landscape views and farmland

The Granite Belt

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at The Granite Belt during your travels to Stanthorpe. Stroll along this relaxing area's riverfront or simply enjoy its breweries.

The Granite Belt
Empire Theatre

Empire Theatre

You can get tickets for a performance at Empire Theatre on your trip to Toowoomba. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's cafes.

Empire Theatre
Queen Mary Falls which includes a waterfall and forests

Queen Mary Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Queen Mary Falls during your travels in The Falls. Take in the museums and waterfalls in the area.

Queen Mary Falls
Laurel Bank Park showing flowers and a garden

Laurel Bank Park

After visiting Laurel Bank Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Toowoomba. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's cafes.

Laurel Bank Park
Cobb & Co Museum showing signage

Cobb & Co Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Cobb & Co Museum in Toowoomba. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its cafes.

Cobb & Co Museum

Cities near Southern Queensland Country

Aerial panorama of a regional town in golden evening light

Goondiwindi

D Lightning Ridge Plains Wide pan

Lightning Ridge

Australia, Queensland, St George, Clear sky above standing water and forest

St. George

Kingaroy showing a church or cathedral

Kingaroy