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.
Distance: 90 Kilometres
Time: 1.5 Hours
This 90 kilometre route takes you from Stanthorpe to Texas, where the road meets the Bruxner Highway. From Stanthorpe, head west on Texas Road and travel through Broadwater to begin your journey. This is the perfect journey when travelling to Texas or beyond, for those wishing to see the scenic sights of the region. It is well-signed to show where to turn off for wineries, Glenlyon Dam and Sundown National Park.
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Shearer's Way
Your first stop, 10 minutes from Stanthorpe, should be Casley Mt Hutton Winery, offering wine tasting and complimentary winery tours. Pick some up to take home to your friends who didn't get to visit the region.
Heading towards Texas you will come across Mallow Organic Lamb (not open to the public) and Mallow Cottage, an ideal venue to practice yoga or meditation. The property also offers Mallow Wellbeing Workshops — perfect for a weekend escape.
Further afield, 90 kilometres from Stanthorpe, you will come across Glenlyon Dam Road, the turn off for Glenlyon Dam. The Dam is ideal for wildlife viewing and many water sports.
Sundown National Park is also reachable via Glenlyon Dam Road and is ideal for a rugged wilderness experience.
Finish the route just after Texas, as Mingoola Road joins you with the Bruxner Highway.
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