ACCOMMODATION KLEINTON QLD

Country Comfort Toowoomba Motel is a 4 Star AAA Rated New Property conveniently located 10 to 12 minutes drive north of Toowoomba CBD perfect for visitors and corporate guests looking for a Relaxing Stay with a peaceful nights sleep due to no Road Noise in an easily accessable location. Country Comfort Toowoomba is only a short walk from local Boutique Businesses, Cafes and Speciality Stores in Highfields Village. Country Comfort Toowoomba offers 24 Luxury Suites with Queen & King Beds including 2 & 3 Bedroom Family Suites We have suites that are wheelchair friendly & Deluxe King Suites with Spa's.

Homewood Cottages are situated in the heart of Highfields only 10 kilometres north of Toowoomba off the New England Highway. The cottages border Davidson's Arboretum (Latin for tree garden), an exquisite one hectare of many varieties of trees from around the world. The cottages are ideally situated and offer great ambience for a romantic weekend or a relaxing midweek break. Each cottage is tastefully themed (Australian/English). The Highfields District offers many local eateries, restaurants, old country pubs, arts and crafts shops, art galleries, historical sites and museums, country markets, flower art, pottery, gifts, scrapbooking, quilting, homemade chocolate shops, parks and gardens, national parks and lakes. Many are within walking distance. Suitable for garden weddings with the adjoining Arboretum having a lovely wedding arch set amongst the established gardens also housing a covered rotunda beside a labyrinth maze. Free wi-fi is also available.

Meringandan West is a quiet little township tucked away in the green rolling hills north of Toowoomba. Take an alternative scenic route from Toowoomba through to Goombungee via this rural community. You'll see pink and grey galahs, horses and cows grazing and fields of canola and sorghum. Keep an eye out for yellow canola flowers in spring and sunflowers from December to February. It's a great little spot for a country drive and you'll find fuel and basic supplies are available at the service station in town....

Meringandan sits amongst the valleys just off the New England Highway, between Toowoomba and Crows Nest, nestled at the gateway to Cooby Dam. Meringandan and its neighbouring community, Meringandan West, are a quiet detour from the busy highway. The community has general supplies at the Meringandan News and General Store and it's only a short drive to Highfields for most other needs. Water-based activities, picnic grounds and bush walking tracks make for a great day of family fun at Cooby Dam. Those who are adventurous will enjoy sailing, canoeing and windsurfing. Find a spot on the banks or launch a boat (electric motors only) for some great fishing. Barbecue facilities, bush walking and the children's playground will certainly keep the rest of the family busy....

Spring Bluff is a beautiful valley tucked in the ranges north of Toowoomba and best known for its picturesque railway station. Spring Bluff Railway Station is a favourite day trip for visitors and locals alike. Its gardens are magnificent during Spring and Summer and steam train rides and a brass band concert held at the station are features of September during Toowoomba's Carnival of Flowers. The Railway Station features a cute cafe in the station master's cottage or take your own picnic. It's worth visiting Spring Bluff any time of year, just for the interesting drive down the range off the New England Highway through to Murphy's Creek. The road meanders through lush bushland, following the path of the creek....

You'll marvel at the large collections of 40,000 shells, antique radios and the vintage machinery, alongside the Blacksmith Shop and intriguing Boot Repair Shop, all at the Highfields Pioneer Historical Village. You'll find everything in working order, including the 1912 Marshall Portable Steam Engine which is used to drive the vintage machinery on special days such as the Easter Vintage Festival. The 1928 Dennis Fire Engine on display is one of the original Toowoomba Fire Trucks. The 1925 Model 'T' Ford Truck was restored in the restoration workshop at the Village in 1993, and is one of many vintage vehicles on display. The B.J. Palmer Boot Repair Shop is a real piece of local history and is a reminder of time when life was much simpler. Billy Tea and Damper served with butter and Golden Syrup is available everyday from 10am to 4pm. Run entirely by volunteers, dedicated to preserving the history of the Darling Downs for future generations!...

Cabarlah, a mountain hamlet, is situated between Toowoomba and Crows Nest. In the 1800s it was the centre of a thriving dairying and saw milling community. It boasted three pubs. The one remaining, The Farmers Arms, claims to be the longest holder of a continuous liquor licence in Queensland - it was licensed in 1863. Cabarlah is home of Black Forest Hill Cuckoo Clock Centre, famous for its clocks. Upstairs you'll find Simple Things Small Joys, a quaint shop selling jewellery, linen and other special items. The Cabarlah Country Markets are well worth a visit and attract many visitors on the fourth Sunday of each month or on the second Sunday in December. Cabarlah also has a couple of very nice accommodation options....