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Leyburn

Leyburn’s heritage streets roar to life each August as thousands travel to watch cars race in the historic Leyburn Sprints.

Stop in at the Royal Hotel for a coldie, a yarn and some real country cooking at Queensland’s oldest continually licensed establishment. Continue your heritage trail through Liberator Park, Leyburn School, St Mathew’s Catholic Church and the local airstrip.

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