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Oakey

Oakey offers visitors a real country experience with genuine country hospitality and a deep connection with the town’s rich pioneering history.

Explore the Australian Army Flying Museum to discover aircraft used by the Australian Army since World War II or learn more about the everyday lifestyle of the town’s forebears at the Oakey Historical Museum.

Local Guides

7 Cool-Climate Experiences to Enjoy in Toowoomba

Think crackling wood fires, moody and surreal landscapes, explosions of naturally occurring colour combinations, and moreish seasonal produce that feeds the soul.

Hit the Heritage Trail

Country pubs, historic B&Bs and guest houses, interactive museums and private collections piece together the stories that bring to life the Indigenous and pioneering history and the people who have shaped this unique region.

Go all country this Christmas with our market and festive shopping guide

Here’s our round up of the best festive season shopping, savouring and celebrating in Southern Queensland Country.

Everything you need to know about Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

What started as a floral celebration to boost the Garden City’s economy after the hardships of World War II, the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers has grown into an iconic Queensland event.

8 things to do in Toowoomba

A short two-hour drive from the Brisbane CBD, see what’s blooming in Toowoomba with this guide.

Toowoomba to Lockyer Valley

Sitting just below the Great Dividing Range, the Lockyer Valley is affectionately known as Australia’s salad bowl, as the region is one of the 10 most fertile farming areas in the world.

15 free things to do in Southern Queensland Country

From exploring local street art to stepping it out through ancient national parks – our region will keep you busy without the need to tap the debit card.

Head for the High Country

Escape for the weekend in the Hamlets, a string of villages along a pretty stretch of the New England Highway 90 minutes from Brisbane, near Toowoomba.

5 more historical stays in Southern Queensland Country

From a converted convent dating back to the late 1800s to a homestead built by one of Chinchilla’s early settlers – learn more about the region you’re exploring by checking in for a night (or two).

Toowoomba to Glenmorgan

The Western Downs offers Big Sky country where days unfold under vast, wide open skies before the sun sets in vivid splendour and a blanket of stars appear in the clear night.