Travel southwest from Brisbane to the Granite Belt, Queensland’s premier food and wine region.

Detour along The Falls Scenic Drive to the beautiful Queen Mary Falls and follow the Strange Bird Wine Trail to Stanthorpe.

Discover the amazing granite landscapes and native wildlife of Girraween National Park and sample a berry delight at the Bramble Patch.

As you journey further west, join a cotton farm tour, enjoy a refreshing cold drink at Queensland’s oldest hotel and relax aboard a sunset river cruise.

Enjoy real Outback hospitality at an Outback farm stay and witness the excitement at the largest cattle sale yards in the Southern Hemisphere.

Visit one of Australia’s leading regional museums in Miles and stroll through Toowoomba’s magnificent parks and Japanese Garden, before returning to Brisbane.

Brisbane to Killarney

Travel south via the Ipswich Boonah Road to Boonah, heart of the Scenic Rim, with its stunning mountain and country scenery. Take a coffee break in the delightful Flavours café located in the historic Butter Factory and visit the Boonah Regional Arts Gallery. Follow the Falls Scenic Drive via Lake Moogerah, Carr’s Lookout and the spectacular Queens Mary Falls to Killarney.

Route Details

Duration: 2
Distance: 180
Itinerary Route: One way
Mode of Travel: Four Wheel Drive
Activities: Birdwatching, Camping, Scenic Drives, Walks

Killarney to Stanthorpe

Enjoy a gourmet breakfast at your mountain cottage with breathtaking views of the Condamine Gorge then discover some of the states finest sandstone buildings in nearby Warwick. Indulge in a High Tea and tour at the historic Abbey of the Roses, built for the Sisters of Mercy in 1891. Continuing on to Stanthorpe in Queensland’s premier food and wine destination, call in for a tastings at gourmet food producers and cellar doors.

Route Details

Duration: 1
Distance: 88
Itinerary Route: One way
Mode of Travel: Four Wheel Drive
Activities: Scenic Drives

Stanthorpe and Surrounds

Begin the day with a relaxing breakfast on your private verandah surrounded by 20 acres of Australian bushland, and then head south to Girraween National Park, an 11800 hectare park with massive granite rock formations, wildflowers in spring and eucalypt forests. It is a paradise for bushwalkers with scenic walks, wildlife viewing, camping and picnics. Tonight you may like to join a Twilight winery and dinner tour with local expert Filippos Tours.

Route Details

Mode of Travel: Car
Activities: Birdwatching, Camping, Scenic Drives, Walks

Stanthorpe to St George

Travel west towards big skies and cotton country to Goondiwindi, famous as the home of racehorse legend, Gunsynd. Visit the museum or join a local farm tour to learn more about the cotton industry. Pass through the pretty wheat village of Bungunya then call into Queensland’s oldest hotel, the Nindigully Pub, for a cold drink and old-fashioned pub food. Drive a further 30 minutes to St George, the inland fishing capital of Queensland.

Route Details

Duration: 4.25
Distance: 400
Itinerary Route: One way
Mode of Travel: Four Wheel Drive
Activities: Birdwatching, Boating, Camping, Canoeing/Kayaking, Fishing, Scenic Drives, Walks

St George to Bonus Downs Farmstay

Spot local birdlife on a morning cruise on the Balonne River with Sandytown River Cruises then join the team at Riversands Winery for a personalised wine tasting and meal at their onsite café. Travel through Mitchell to Bonus Downs Farm Stay a privately owned property built in 1911 by one of this country’s most famous landholders.

Route Details

Duration: 2.5
Distance: 255
Itinerary Route: One way
Mode of Travel: Four Wheel Drive
Activities: Four Wheel Driving, Birdwatching, Boating, Camping, Scenic Drives, Walks

Bonus Downs Farmstay

Start the day with a Bonus Downs Jackaroo Breakfast and relax in your authentic station accommodation. The day is yours to wander the tranquil bush walks, take in the day’s activities and enjoy the warm country hospitality of your hosts. Hear stories about life on the land whilst enjoying this unique Outback experience.

Route Details

Mode of Travel: Four Wheel Drive
Activities: Four Wheel Driving, Birdwatching, Camping, Scenic Drives, Walks

Bonus Downs Farmstay to Roma

Travel into Mitchell for a therapeutic soak in the Great Artesian Spa. Visit the original courthouse where local bushrangers the Kenniff Brothers were committed to stand trial. Drive east on the Warrego Highway to Roma where twice weekly you can join a free tour of the Roma Saleyards, the largest cattle selling facility in the southern hemisphere. Enjoy an amazing theatrical presentation, recreating the story of Australia’s Oil and Gas Industry at the Big Rig Night Show.

Route Details

Duration: 1.25
Distance: 134
Itinerary Route: One way
Mode of Travel: Four Wheel Drive
Activities: Birdwatching, Camping, Scenic Drives, Swimming, Walks

Roma to Toowoomba

Continue along the Warrego Highway towards Toowoomba. Along the way visit the Miles Historical Village, one of Australia’s leading regional museums. Take a break in Chinchilla the country’s melon capital en route to the Garden City of Toowoomba in time to explore Australia’s largest and most traditionally designed Japanese garden or stroll the magnificent Queens Park. Tonight, dine at one of Toowoomba’s trendy restaurants offering fresh local produce menus.

Route Details

Duration: 4
Distance: 355
Itinerary Route: One way
Mode of Travel: Four Wheel Drive
Activities: Birdwatching, Camping, Scenic Drives, Walks

Toowoomba to Brisbane (Via Esk)

Take a scenic drive through the Toowoomba highlands to the picturesque villages of Highfields, Hampton and Cabarlah. Wander the enticing specialty, arts and crafts shops, purchase seasonal produce and share a meal in a cosy café. Breathe in the panoramic views and enjoy a picnic at Ravensborne National Park. Follow the scenic country drive via Esk back to Brisbane.

Route Details

Duration: 2
Distance: 175
Itinerary Route: One way
Mode of Travel: Four Wheel Drive
Activities: Birdwatching, Camping, Scenic Drives, Walks

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