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If you know your local streets, parklands and walking tracks like the back of your hand, it’s time to drop your location pin a little further afield in Southern Queensland Country.

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.

Get your activewear and walking shoes ready for these fun and active things to do in the great outdoors.

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Everything to know about the Bunya Mountains National Park

There’s magic in the mountains, but there’s serious magic in the Bunya Mountains – the 11,700-hectare expanse of green space that plays home to one of Queensland’s most underrated national parks.

8 must-do walks near Brisbane

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.

10 things to do in Goondiwindi

Riddle us this: name a town which sits on the border of Queensland and New South Wales, whose name was put on the map thanks to a grey racehorse and plays home to a large portion of Australia’s cotton industry?

5 trails to explore in Girraween National Park

With more than 17 km of walking tracks, there are plenty of options from a short stroll to an all-day trek.

8 best places to stay in and near the Bunya Mountains National Park

Take it from us, you’ll want more than just a day trip to discover Queensland’s second oldest national park when there’s so much on offer.

10 things to do in the Granite Belt

It’s time to discover the Granite Belt, the region that sits three hours from Brisbane, whose natural assets give rise to one of the best food and wine scenes in the country.

10 reasons you need to put Ravensbourne on your to-travel list

With art, culture and history adventures coupled with nature and food experiences, get to know Ravensbourne and its surrounds with this guide.

7 ways to cool off in Southern Queensland Country

Thanks to our region’s diverse landscape – from national parks and ancient rainforests to naturally occurring lakes and dams – there’s plenty of ways to keep cool in nature in Southern Queensland Country.

Winter in Southern Queensland Country – Where Nature Meets Nurture

Looking for a winter wonderland? Discover these seven ways to nurture yourself in nature this winter in Southern Queensland Country.

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Goondiwindi Natural Heritage and Water Park including Boat Ramp

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Riddles Ovals

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Texas Dumaresq River Rest Area

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Texas Walking Trails

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Yelarbon Lagoon

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Yelarbon Lagoon Park

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Whether you like your days action-packed or spent at a slower speed, one thing is for certain, you’ll find your perfect pace of life in Southern Queensland Country.

From playing farmer for the day with a station stay, hiking through an ancient national park to turning back the pages of history at one of our museums across the region, there’s no risk of being bored in our country.

Start planning your visit with these things to do.

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Everything to know about the Bunya Mountains National Park

8 must-do walks near Brisbane

Toowoomba to Glenmorgan

10 things to do in Goondiwindi

5 trails to explore in Girraween National Park

8 best places to stay in and near the Bunya Mountains National Park

10 things to do in the Granite Belt

10 reasons you need to put Ravensbourne on your to-travel list

7 ways to cool off in Southern Queensland Country

Winter in Southern Queensland Country – Where Nature Meets Nurture

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Towns

Type

Bungunya Park

Coolmunda Organic Olives

Fishing in the Goondiwindi Region

Glenlyon Dam

Goondiwindi Botanic Gardens

Goondiwindi Natural Heritage and Water Park including Boat Ramp

Goondiwindi Town Park

Goondiwindi Walking Trails

Inglewood Apex Lions Park

Inglewood Olive Walkway

Leven K Farm

Macintyre River Walk

Redmond Park

Riddles Ovals

Texas Dumaresq River Rest Area

Texas Walking Trails

Yelarbon Lagoon

Yelarbon Lagoon Park

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