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Moonie

Moonie, the oil capital of Queensland is a tiny settlement on the intersection of the Leichhardt and Moonie Highways in the Western Downs.

Stopover at Moonie Crossroads for a coldie and enjoy brilliant murals depicting the town’s history or plan your visit in November to catch the Moonie Yabbie Races, a highlight of the year.

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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).

Meet the Maker: 15 producers to love in Southern Queensland Country

Drop into these cellar doors and farm gates as you travel around Southern Queensland Country, or seek out these products at your local supermarket to support what’s growing in our country.

Your Guide to Mountain Biking at the Bunya Mountains

It’s time to kick up some dirt and pay a visit to the Bunya Mountains – Mountain Bike Trails. Opened in July 2023, this new adventure park is primed and ready to be explored.

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.

Mountain Biking, Walks and Nature

From gentle runs along quiet country roads in the heart of wine country and peaceful rides along rail trails flanked by bush, to the thrill of purpose-built mountain bike trails, you’ll find something suitable for beginners through to expert riders.

8 best places to 4WD and stay the night in Southern Queensland Country

With hundreds of thousands of kilometres of rugged trails to uncover, campsites to pitch the tent along the way, and an endless list of activities provided by our popular parks – there’s no shortage of offroad adventures in our country.

Create memories in the country these summer holidays

Embrace mother nature as you treat the family to a getaway in the country, where the stars shine brighter in the vast skies and there's so much to explore!

8 must-do walks near Brisbane

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.

Next Stop: Adventure! Discover 4 ways to explore Queensland Country by Rail

If there’s one thing that Queensland knows well, it’s that the (long) journey is just as important as the destination. And if you ask us our preferred mode of transportation, well, we would have to choo-choo-choose train travel.

14 horsepower events in the Southern Queensland Country that will get your engine revving

If you’re looking to put the pedal to the metal, mark your diary for these motorsports and car shows in our region.

Events near Moonie

2 - 6 October 2025

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Local Guides

5 more historical stays in Southern Queensland Country

Meet the Maker: 15 producers to love in Southern Queensland Country

Your Guide to Mountain Biking at the Bunya Mountains

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

Mountain Biking, Walks and Nature

8 best places to 4WD and stay the night in Southern Queensland Country

Create memories in the country these summer holidays

8 must-do walks near Brisbane

Next Stop: Adventure! Discover 4 ways to explore Queensland Country by Rail

14 horsepower events in the Southern Queensland Country that will get your engine revving

Events near Moonie

Big Skies Festival

Chinchilla Melon Festival

Words Out West

Miles Back to the Bush Festival

Dalby Australian Stock Horse Sale and Campdraft Incentives

Dalby's DeLIGHTful Country Festival

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