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Maryvale

The town of Maryvale is nestled in farmlands, just five minutes drive east from the world heritage-listed, Main Range National Park.

Be sure to visit Maryvale’s historic pub built in 1912 and a local farm stay, offering guests a taste of country life with horse riding, bushwalking and the cosy ambience of an open log fire.

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Where to pick your own produce in Southern Queensland Country

From plump, juicy berries to crunchy, sweet apples – you can pluck your own fresh, seasonal produce straight from the branch at any of our pick your own (PYO) patches.

9 best pet-friendly campsites in Southern Queensland Country

Whether you prefer to pitch a tent, put down the campervan legs, or check-in to a campsite cabin, our region has you covered with these pet-friendly campsites for a guaranteed paw-some time.

Best pet-friendly hikes in Southern Queensland Country

Pack your leash, water bowl and good boy (or girl) and get ready to experience the best pet-friendly hikes our region has to offer.

Spring Spreads

Fresh flavours and seasonal produce from local farms and producers are the stars of spring menus at cafes and restaurant around the region.

Everything you need to know about Girraween National Park

Girraween National Park’s name might translate to ‘place of flowers’, but its more than just its blooms that attract avid hikers and nature explorers to its borders.

Best action-packed experiences in Southern Queensland Country

Get out of your comfort zone and into our country playground with these action-packed experiences.

How to do the Southern Queensland Country camping trail

Waking up to fresh air, birds chirping and the smoking charcoals of last night’s campfire – that’s what camping in the country is all about.

Enjoy nature's harvest on the Southern Downs and Granite Belt

Gather local cheese, meats and preserves and take your picnic to a scenic spot – mother nature in the Southern Downs and Granite Belt is calling.

7 cafes and restaurants in Southern Queensland Country worth driving for

There’s no shortage of fresh, local and seasonal produce filtering through the kitchens of our local cafes and restaurants.

While you’ll need to clock up a few bitumen miles in the car before starting your walking adventure, there’s national parks, farmlands and purpose-built trails in nature reserves to explore once you cross the Great Dividing Range.