Nature and Foodies Trail
Sample an amazing array of local produce and meet the makers so close to Brisbane. Through the Scenic Rim to Stanthorpe, on to Toowoomba and the Bunya Mountains,
Life is defined by the collection of our most valuable and special core memories. It’s the intertwining of adventures that set our souls on fire and experiences that shape us.
From climbing precariously balancing granite boulders, hiking through UNESCO-listed rainforests with stunning waterfalls waiting at the end of the track, to fields a sea of bright yellow sunflowers, and events that define a region… These are the moments that create core memories and far outlast any souvenir you might purchase.
We can guarantee, there’s an abundance of adventures and experiences waiting to be discovered. Everywhere you look, there is a new ‘moment like this’ ready for you to create but if you need some inspiration to kickstart your memory bank, check out our catalogue of core memory builders and recommendations throughout Southern Queensland Country, complete with the best deals to deliver the most special of experiences.
Your next adventure in #sqcountry awaits…
Moments like this - by you
SHARE TO WIN $1000 TO HOLIDAY IN SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND COUNTRY!
Here is your chance to share with us your some of your most favourite and cherished core memories made in Southern Queensland Country.
To enter, post an original photo of your memory-making moment in Southern Queensland Country (SQC). Photo needs to be an original, taken by you or someone with you somewhere within the SQC region. Make sure to tag @sqcountry and use the hashtag #sqcountry on Facebook and/or Instagram and include a comment on your memory-making moment.
SQC region includes the wider council areas of Toowoomba, Southern Downs and Granite Belt, Western Downs, Goondiwindi and the Lockyer Valley.
For a map showing the full SQC region visit Southern Queensland Country | Region Map
Terms and Conditions apply. View all competition details here.
6 Apr 23: WINNER ANNOUCEMENT: Our judges have voted and the winner is @hengky.dmtv who shared a core memory hiking in Bald Rock National Park. Congratulations!
Your ultimate guide to creating moments that matter in Southern Queensland Country
There are no secret ingredients to making memories – they’re the special moments spent with family and friends, linked together to create the pictures and stories we treasure most.
From the central hub of Toowoomba, west to Meandarra, and south to Stanthorpe, you’ll discover towns and villages, picnic spots and hiking trails, bakeries and wineries, grasslands and guesthouses to make you feel, ‘One day, years from now, we’ll remember this moment.’
You’ll want to make the most of your time, so use this guide as your GPS for memory-making.
Only nature makes moments like these in Southern Queensland Country
If it’s been a while since your sense of wonder had a workout, it’s time to take it, along with sturdy shoes and a shady hat, on a trip to Southern Queensland Country.
Days spent wandering ancient forests, nights staring at an ocean of stars, or a week camping beside a sleepy creek will remind you we never outgrow our fascination with the natural environment, and the outdoors is the best place to connect – with ourselves and the people we love.
Moments like these are made with food, wine and conversation
Food and wine enjoyed with family and friends, especially on weekends and holidays, are often the cornerstone of our memories, anchoring our stories and reminding us of celebrations.
The oaky scent of a wine barrel, a child’s grin as they taste cream fresh from the churn, the crunch of an apple enjoyed at the farm gate are memories that bring us joy throughout our lives. And Southern Queensland Country is filled with places where food and wine are more than something to eat and drink; they are grown, prepared and served to create the moments that become memories.
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