The Big Cow in Highfields, north of Toowoomba, has a history starting in the long before it arrived at its current place. It was one of many big things in Australia that started to rise from the 1960s, built to attract tourists at a Sunshine Coast dairy farm, called Country World. The Big Cow was … Read more
A section of the Serpentine Creek has been converted to form the Natural Heritage & Water Park. The development of the water park is a result of the closure of Boobera Lagoon , to power boats, on indigenous cultural grounds. The Lagoon had been a favourite spot for waterskiing for the local area and was … Read more
The Borders River Tourist Drive 3 follows the Macintre River and Dumaresq River between Goondiwindi and Yelarbon. The Dumaresq River on of a number of rivers that form part of the Queensland and New South Wales state border. The tourist drive is an alternative to following the Cunningham Highway. At 54 kilometres long, it is … Read more
Goondiwindi Visitor Information Centre is accessible through the Goondiwindi Regional Civic Centre from Marshall Street or from the back on Bowen Lane. The Goondiwindi Visitor Information Centre is located in the heart of town and the friendly volunteers will be able to assist you with all your enquiries. The best parking and access is from 45 … Read more
The first settlement in Dalby, also known as Dalby’s birthplace, is called The Crossing. The first settler, Henry Dennis, spent time surveying the area in 1841. The Crossing was the first track to the pastoral holdings west of Myall Creek. With the settlement, it became the meeting place for stockmen, shearers, fencers, teamsters, and other … Read more
Myall Creek Parklands is a defining part of Dalby in its history and as a drawcard for enjoying the natural environment along the creek. The parkland is suitable for a variety of activities, including walking, bike riding, spotting birdlife, picnic rest stop, and playground. The main area the brown sign directs you to is a … Read more
Dalby Visitor Information Centre is located on the main road through Dalby at the Thomas Jack Park. The park is well appointed for a stop when travelling though with a decent sized playground, including a wheelchair swing, toilets, and water. Address: Thomas Jack Park, Warrego Highway, Dalby, Queensland. Website: https://www.westerndownsqueensland.com.au/getting-here/#visitor-information-centres Phone: (07) 4679 4461 Email: dalby.vic@wdrc.qld.gov.au … Read more
The unique Curtain Fig Tree can be considered as one of the Atherton Tablelands’ most famous trees, if not challenged by the Cathedral Fig Tree , a 20-minute drive to the north. The curtain fig tree started upright like most do, then the host tree fell before the fig developed sufficiently to support itself. After … Read more
The Big Murray Cod was built in celebration of the Lion Club’s 50th anniversary in 2015. The 6.5m tall fibreglass design was from a Lions Club Member, Peter Smith, who was inspired by a statue he saw in New Zealand. You can find the Big Murray Cod at the Redmond Park rest stop. There are … Read more
The Big Frog sits proudly at the front of Laidley Landscape Supplies, complete with a top hat. Four metres in length and 2.5 metres in height, the big green and yellow frog is as bright as it is big. There is no need to enter the property to view it. You can view the frog … Read more
