Itineraries Attractions Toowoomba - Holiday Gold Coast

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Great Inland Way

Herries Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350
The Great Inland way starts in Sydney and takes in much of central New South Wales before reaching the Queensland border at Hebel. The Queensland leg of the Great Inland Way road trip extends 1863 kilometres from Outback Queensland to the Coral Sea. This six day adventure passes through Dirranbandi and St George. Detour to Queensland's oldest hotel at the Nindigully Pub and try the 1.2 kilogram 'Road Train' hamburger - if you dare! Continue along well signed and flat sealed roads to Surat, Roma and Injune en route to the sandstone escarpments of Carnarvon National Park. Stop off at the gateway to the sapphire gemfields in Emerald with a fossicking permit, and then detour to Capella, Clermont, Charters Towers and Undara. Grab a bite to eat at the highest pub in Queensland in Ravenshoe, and indulge on fresh produce in the 'food bowl of the tropics' on the Atherton Tablelands. Here, sip freshly roasted coffee from local plantations and gorge on tropical fruits and gourmet cheeses of every variety. Complete the Great Inland Way with a scenic cable car tour to Kuranda, before descending into the launching pad of Cairns, to explore above and below the fringing Coral Sea....
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National Parks and Artisan Stories

Corner Herries and Ruthven Streets, Toowoomba QLD 4350
Drive the “Valley of the Lakes” scenic route, discover well preserved rainforests at Ravensbourne National Park, ancient bunya pines at Bunya Mountains National Park, and Aboriginal rock art at Carnarvon Gorge National Park. Take a therapeutic soak in an Artesian Spa in Mitchell, and experience wonderful Outback hospitality at Bonus Downs Farm Stay. Enjoy a refreshing ale at Queensland’s oldest hotel, sample delicious local organic olives and wander through a delightful lavender farm. Explore the spectacular granite landscapes of Girraween National Park, sample delicious local produce on a Granite Belt food and wine tour and taste locally made craft beer matched with seasonal produce at the Granite Belt Brewery....
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Big Sky National Parks

44245 - Toowoomba QLD 4350
Discover the world's largest forest of Bunya Pines and more than 30 rare and threatened species in Bunya Mountains National Park. Bush walk beneath towering white sandstone cliffs in Carnarvon Gorge National Park with its spectacular steep-sided gorge and remnant rainforest. See ochre stencils, rock engravings and freehand paintings, some of the finest Aboriginal rock imagery in Australia. Explore Girraween National Park with it's massive granite outcrops, balancing boulders, clear running streams and spectacular wildflowers in spring....
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Nature and Foodies Trail

45796 - Toowoomba QLD 4350
Travel through the spectacular Scenic Rim region to Stanthorpe, heart of the Granite Belt. Explore the many bush trails, and stunning landscapes of Girraween National Park. Sample an amazing array of local produce and meet the makers. Follow pretty country road touring to quaint Allora, once home to PJ Travers, author of Mary Poppins. See a magnificent heritage listed pastoral home, frozen in time since the 1800s then enjoy a great pub meal at Nobby’s famous Rudd Pub. Breathe in Toowoomba’s stunning parkland floral displays and find your new favourite coffee shop amongst the many trendy cafes. Take the scenic highlands drive to Ravensbourne National Park, see the timber town of Crows Nest then arrive at Bunya Mountains National Park with its stunning rainforest canopies and ancient Bunya Pines. Delight in the taste sensations of the South Burnett, and call in to a popular Booie Range winery as you journey back to Brisbane....