With a range of outdoor activities and adrenaline-pumping adventures, Queensland Country is the perfect destination for nature lovers and thrill-seekers alike. Queensland Country offers numerous tour and experience options, or you can set off on a Country Road-trip to explore at your own pace. Experience the best of natural beauty, rich history and heritage, local food and wine, and unforgettable moments in the countryside.
Ballandean Estate Wines - Southern Downs & Granite Belt Region
The oldest family owned winery in Queensland located in Ballandean, the centre of Granite Belt wine country. Welcoming guests daily for wine tastings of a wide range of varieties and styles. Or stay a while enjoy our signature food and wine experience in the Barrelroom Wine Lounge.
Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights - Somerset Region
Floating Images offers a unique opportunity to combine a city and country balloon flight. Passengers enjoy superb and glorious views whilst floating majestically and effortlessly over the beautiful Somerset Country side, Scenic Rim and the heritage city of Ipswich. This activity, is 3 - 4 hrs, includes a 1 hour Balloon Flight, Breakfast and Flight certificate.
Goondiwindi Cotton Tours - Goondiwindi Region
Education to showcase the advancements of the cotton industry are central to Goondiwindi Cotton’s Farm & Town Tour. Guests enjoy an authentic farm-based experience, led by friendly and knowledgeable locals, designed to connect visitors with the process of taking cotton from field to fabric. Guiding thousands of visitors each year through the sustainable practices and the day-to-day workings of our cotton farm 'Alcheringa', this tour is sure to be a hit. Includes: morning tea at Goondiwindi’s Customs House Museum and a stop-over at the Goondiwindi Cotton showroom.
Gummingurru - Lockyer Valley
Experience a fascinating tour of Gummingurru, a men’s ceremonial site estimated to date back some 4000 years.
Aboriginal people from across south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales, would use the men’s site enroute to the gatherings in the Bunya Mountains to coincide with the ripening of the Bunya pine nuts. Young men would be initiated at Gummingurru and other sites before continuing on to participate in ‘men’s business’ at the Bunya nut festivities.
Ridgemill Estate Winery - Southern Downs & Granite Belt
An immersive experience in authentic vineyard and winery life with three unique tour offerings: Choose between a 30-minute vineyard tour with a 45-minute tasting; a self-guided discovery of ‘Strange Bird’ wines paired with cheese platter; and an exclusive premium tasting with winemaker Peter McGlashan.
GRAPE TO GLASS MASTERCLASS 2-4ppl
Monday – Thursday (75mins) Available between: 11:00am - 3:00pm
STRANGE BIRD FLIGHT OF 3 WINE & CHEESE 2-4ppl
Monday – Saturday (90mins) Available between: 11:00am -3:00pm (Mon-Sat) & 11:00am - 1:00pm (Sun)
WINEMAKER’S TASTING EXPERIENCE 2-6ppl
Monday – Thursday (60mins) Available between: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Miles Historical Village Museum - Western Downs Region
Visit Miles Historical Village Museum on your way out west. An authentic turn of the century village showcasing 34 buildings, historical displays, vintage vehicles and specialist collections. Take a ‘step back in time’ as the Village streetscape takes you back to a bygone era, exploring a slice of history in a truly unique setting.
The Folly Truffles - Southern Downs & Granite Belt
Join farmers, Maple and Ben on an interpretive tour or unearth a fresh truffle on a hunt, taste and pick your own local produce and visit local wineries. Wander the Folly farm including hiking, 4WDriving, birdwatching, farm animals, cycling the area, fish and relax by the river watching the sun set. Take a picnic and bushwalk Girraween National Park.
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