ACCOMMODATION BLENHEIM QLD

Murphy's Creek Escape is an exciting waterfront camping park 20 minutes from Toowoomba and one and a half hours from Brisbane. There are generous sized powered and un-powered sites and group camping areas all in a natural bush setting. Take a dip in the billabong, try one of their adventure activities - abseiling, 235 metre Flying Fox, archery, mountain biking and a ropes course. Enjoy a barbecue or picnic, relax under a tree with a book, or cook a damper and spin a yarn around your own camp fire. Numerous bird species fill the air with their calls. Murphy's Creek Escape is dog friendly. Facilities include clean amenities (hot showers), camp kitchen/barbecue area, shop (stocks ice, gas, firewood, basic stores), washing machines and dryers. Activities on site include Flying Fox, archery, bird watching, swimming, horse riding (bring your own horse), orienteering, camping, painting, abseiling, and swimming. There are also numerous nearby attractions to keep you entertained! Overlooking Murphy's Creek from an escarpment, luxuriously appointed Safari tents are the ultimate experience in glamping. King size beds, claw foot baths, rain shower heads, luxurious linen - fully self contained luxury glamping....

Stockton Rise Country Retreat offers somewhere special to stay in the beautiful Lockyer Valley. Giving a choice of two comfortable homes, you will find this accommodation very close to the townships of Forest Hill and Laidley with Gatton also close by - all this only an hour away from Brisbane and Toowoomba. Staying in either of their houses allows you complete privacy and satisfaction knowing you have the house to yourself. Each house is self contained with three bedrooms. Stockton Rise overlooks their own farm in one of the world's most fertile valleys. You get to experience an opportunity to breathe in the fresh, clean air while you enjoy the picturesque outlook from this new, superbly built and appointed cottage. Glencoe Cottage is an original farm house recently renovated to accommodate visitors. The original integrity of the style of the house has been kept, giving it a distinct country feel. Also set on farmland, you can experience the peace and tranquility of this area. At the end of the day, sit back and relax on the beautiful deck and enjoy the serenity of the country....

There is plenty to see and do over three days at the Laidley Spring Festival with something for the entire family to enjoy. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, visit the Quilt and Craft Expo, Flowers and Orchid Show, Laidley Uniting Church, Laidley Anglican Church, Das Neumann Haus, the eclectic shops in the Laidley central business district, and Laidley Pioneer Village and Museum. Don't miss a full morning of fun filled entertainment at the free Family Fun Day on Saturday, followed by the street parade at 1pm. For more information, visit the web site....

Take home some fresh local produce and home-made treats from one of their local country markets. You'll also find collectables, arts and crafts, books and lots of other goodies. Laidley Markets are held on the fourth Saturday of the Month in Ferrari Park Patrick Street, Laidley from 6am to 12pm....

Take home some fresh local produce and home-made treats from one of the local country markets. You'll also find collectables, arts and crafts, books and lots of other goodies set amongst magnificent landscapes. Markets held on the first Saturday of every month at the Mulgowie Hall Grounds from 8am to 11am....

Branell Homestead Bed and Breakfast, located one hour from Brisbane, just outside Laidley in the beautiful Lockyer Valley, is for people who wish to experience the finer things in life, from reading a book in the extensive library, to watching a movie on the big screen. Alternatively, you might enjoy fishing from the private jetty or taking a relaxing stroll around the 80 acre property and discovering the native fauna and flora. Whatever you choose, you will be enchanted with the charm and grandeur of this federation style homestead with its peaceful valley views. Branell Homestead is also a stunning wedding venue that can offer you an affordable, stylish, country wedding with luxurious accommodation. Wedding receptions are held in the large Wedding Pavilion and wedding ceremonies can also be held at Branell. At Branell, it is not compulsory to organise your catering or alcohol through them. Unlike most other wedding venues, they charge a flat venue hire fee. This is where you will save money, because most wedding venues charge per head for food and alcohol. At Branell Homestead, you can have a very personalised wedding at a beautiful location and it does not have to cost you the earth....