Things to See & Do
Take your time to explore the byways and back roads, meet the locals and soak up the breathtaking natural beauty and the abundance of fresh air.
Travel in the footsteps of explorer Ludwig Leichhardt on the Leichhardt Highway. Discover Miles Historical Village, Monty’s Garage Vintage Car Museum at Glenmorgan, the Leichhardt tree at Taroom, and the stunning Isla Gorge National Park. Or take the Great Inland Way to access Surat's Cobb and Co Changing Station, Roma’s Big Rig which tells the story of the accidental discovery of Australia’s first oil and gas a hundred years ago, Carnarvon National Park and the winery trail vineyards and cellar doors at St George, Roma and Surat.
A journey here is all about broadening your horizons, in every sense. Nudging the outback, the Western Downs promises warm country hospitality, crusing the open road, classic pubs and red dust and roos without the huge driving distances.
Top 20 Things to do in Queensland’s
Western Downs
1. Visit a local country pub
2. Experience the Chinchilla Melon Festival
3. Grab a fishing line and catch a Yellowbelly
4. Visit the Chinchilla Historical Museum
5. See the Dingo Barrier Fence – the longest manmade object in the world
6. Go back in time and explore the Miles Historical Museum
7. See the amazing Dogwood Crossing @ Miles
8. Experience the Big Rig Interpretive Centre and Night Show
9. Attend the Easter in the Country in Roma
10. Visit a Western Downs Winery
11. See the knowledgeable locals at one of the Visitor Information Centers
12. Have a picnic at a National Park
13. Don’t miss the Tara Festival of Culture and Camel Races
14. Discover history of the Western Downs in on of the
interesting museums
15. Visit the Unique Egg in St George
16. See the Aboriginal Rockwells along the Moonie and Barwon Highways
17. Visit Nindigully Pub – Established in 1864
18. Explore the Goondiwindi riverside walk and stop to see the
Gunsynd Statue
19. Let your taste buds have a treat at Gourmet in Gundy
20. Visit Monty’s Garage Vintage Car Museum in Glenmorgan
