Southern Queensland

Only a short drive from Brisbane and you will be in Queensland’s Southern Region. This is truly where you can escape the pressures of the city, the humidity of the coast and do as much or as little as you please. Taste delicious stone fruits straight from the grower, tour wineries and taste award-winning wines, and explore the region's history and heritage. Take a bushwalk in picturesque national parks or share the romance of an open log fire. Some activities include freshwater fishing, fossicking, or sailing.

The region provides a natural alternative to the cities and beaches of the coastal area. The region is proud of itself old fashioned hospitality. The principal towns are Warwick, Stanthorpe, Killarney, Allora, Inglewood, Texas and Clifton. Queensland's Southern region is covered in history. This area boasts some of Queensland's finest restored sandstone and timber buildings, including Abbey of the Roses, Talgai Homestead, and Glengallan Homestead which is a Queensland Heritage Trails Network Project. If you head inland, you’ll come to Carnarvon National Park with Aboriginal rockart paintings and delicate ferns amidst towering sandstone cliff.

The Southern region has a number of art galleries, historical museums, wineries, national parks, pottery and craft, antiques and collectibles stores for visitors to enjoy. Markets are held most weekends within the region, and allow visitors to purchases fresh produce and locally made craft items. It is in close proximity to the largest granite rock in Australia, Bald Rock.

For attractions and sightseeing, visit Attractions Australia.