Top Things to do in Southern Queensland
10 Things to do Good for Couples in Southern Queensland That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Southern Queensland, Australia including Girraween National Park, Pyramids Road Wines, Lawdogs Australia, Empire Theatre, Tobin Winery, Casley Mount Hutton Winery, KOMINOS Wines, Bunya Mountains National Park, The Granite Belt, Cobb+Co Museum.
Restaurants in Southern Queensland
1. Girraween National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 363 reviews
Reviewed By YasumiE
Spent a few mornings exploring here. I was lucky to see so many wildflowers and even though it was very dry the vegetation is coming back after the fires. Lots of bird life and kangaroos.
2. Pyramids Road Wines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 90 reviews
Our vineyard was planted in 1999 and since then we have progressively increased our production to meet demand. We are two ex school teachers who made a tree change to the Granite Belt to grow grapes, make wine and open a cellar door. It’s a hands-on operation as all processes are completed by the two of us on site. We skillfully create regional wines that exhibit strong varietal fruit characters.
Reviewed By sbf67 - Brisbane, Australia
This winery is celebrating 20 years in 2019 and it is always worth a visit. You might be welcomed by their winery dog Ralph or by the smiling faces of Sue and Warren - but you will always get a warm welcome. We recently returned with a 2006 bottle of their Bernie’s Blend (named after Warren’s dad) and man it had aged well!! So buy some to drink now and some to put away - you won’t regret it!! Beautiful location near the Girraween National Park - so lovely scenery on the way (but watch out for the local kangaroos).
3. Lawdogs Australia
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 191 reviews
Public shows now permanently CLOSED. Kindly resist the urge to leave a bad review because you didn't look up trading hours first. Australian first working dog kennel open to the public for 1 hour sit down shows of law enforcement dog demonstrations and training. Visitors see training and demonstrations from protection, detection and agility dogs in an intimate experience under cover, seated behind a safety fence. There are often chances to be involved with puppy patting or helping hide training packages for the detection dogs to find. Lawdogs Australia also manages onsite the Truffle Discovery Centre Stanthorpe which includes guided tours of the Truffiere, truffle detection dog training area, truffle dog hunts, interactive gallery and tastings of truffle products. The gift shop and gallery is a foodies paradise including locally made truffle infused oils, honeys, salts, mustards and sauces as well local, regional and globally sourced artisan food products. Tastings are complimentary.
Reviewed By Keith83 - Perth, Australia
Had a great experience at the Lawdogs with both the truffle hunt and the dogs show. Really know how to share their knowledge of both with visitors and excellent service for all the staff. Very passionate about their involvement with the dogs and the treatment of rescue dogs.
4. Empire Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 175 reviews
The Empire Theatres is the largest performing arts precinct in regional Australia and boasts several performance and function spaces. Renowned for its classic art deco architecture, the heritage listed theatre is the jewel of the Darling Downs.
Reviewed By 18lachlans - Southern Queensland, Australia
i would definitely recommend going to the empire theatre to see coral society which my sister is in so thanks for reading this and hope u enjoy the empire theatre.
5. Tobin Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 101 reviews
At Tobin Wines, we talk about growing our wine, rather than making the wine. Our winemaking philosophy is undeniably ‘old world’, all respect is paid to the vineyard, the vine, and the pursuit of perfection in grape quality, with little if any reverence paid to the winemaker or winemaking process. Each grape variety is given the spotlight to truly reveal its own unique flavour. “No wine maker is gifted enough to make those wonderful flavours & aromas all of the work happens out there, in the vineyard” Adrian Tobin The production of our wine is limited to between 100 to 160 cases of each varietal every year. Our Limited Edition wines express their origins in the rugged and majestic landscape of the Granite Belt making them truly unique.
Reviewed By 977marjorieg - Yealand Conyers, United Kingdom
Easter: a busy time in any wine-producing area! Easter Monday was however a little bit quieter in Ballandean, near Stanthorpe, on the Granite Belt. Having been advised of several notable wine-tasting opportunities in the region by a Brisbane-based connoisseur, we booked a tasting for eight of us at Tobin Wines. What an experience! Expecting a quick 30-40-minute visit, with time for at least one other winery before sunset drinks, we actually left after 2½ hours!!! Adrian, the owner, winemaker Ian and his wife Sarah, were outstanding in presenting their fabulous wines. We were offered fresh glasses for each taste … and they were more than just the little sipping taste poured by many wineries … the pours were generous, more than enough to get a really decent appreciation of each of their delicious wines. There were lots of stories about wine, wine production, the cultivation, the climate, the pitfalls, history, what to look for, an extended visit backstage, and down to the old shed, full of history, and with an original concrete wine press from 1949. And, unlike several other wineries, tasting at Tobin Wines is at no cost … although they are SO good, you are unlikely to leave without a purchase! We had been told that Tobin wines were good. They are not. The wines are GREAT, the wines are FANTASTIC, the wines are truly SPLENDID! Adrian is a perfectionist, and obviously a stickler for quality wines, which Ian produces, very obviously aiming for precision and perfection. Adrian, Ian and Sarah’s passion for what they do is so very plain to see and feel, dedicated to producing, as their website says, “premium, limited edition, hand-crafted wines.” We did not walk out empty-handed! … and we will go back!!!
6. Casley Mount Hutton Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By Ranga_23490
I’ve only very recently started drinking wine and Sonya was more than accommodating, taking me and my partner through the whole process and explaining the wines, taste and the winemaking process. Very informative and friendly. Definitely worth visiting.
7. KOMINOS Wines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
A welcoming winery and cellar door growing and making wines since 1984. Sauvignon Blanc ,Viognier ,Semillon, Shiraz , Cabernet wines . Easy access at 27145 New England Highway Glen Aplin Exports to China Taiwan Japan since 1997 Annual Kefi at the Winery Festival in October celebrating 30 years
Reviewed By anjecraft
3 of us stopped here as part of a wine tour. Tony and Mary were very friendly and knowledgeable. Tony gave us a great overview of some educational info in the winemaking business which was a nice touch. Cellar door is beautifully presented, clean and with nice glasswear to taste from. Excellent vineyard to stop in at for a taste.
8. Bunya Mountains National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 276 reviews
Reviewed By jeanettec785 - Queensland, Australia
Lovely walks. Very interesting trees. Great views. Waterfalls dry due to drought. Found a lovely grotto. Didn’t see the bower bird. Plenty of wallabies around the picnic area & campground.
9. The Granite Belt
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 230 reviews
Reviewed By zzrbell - Brisbane, Australia
We stayed in Stanthorpe with family to explore the Granite Belt area. I gather so named because of all the boulders and rocks in the area. It has come a long way! Great food and world class wines as well as amazing local produce. Plenty to see and do from parks to antique shops and history. Start with the visitor information centre in Stanthorpe. Lots of accommodation options as well. We chose a farm cottage near town. A great place to spend a few days.
10. Cobb+Co Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 607 reviews
Toowoomba's must-see tourist destination! Part of the Queensland Museum Network and home to the National Carriage Collection, discover a variety of interactive displays, exhibits and heritage trade workshops. Immerse yourself in Toowoomba's natural and cultural history and revisit an Australian transport era. Wander through the charming National Carriage Collection and discover how the 47 horse-drawn vehicles played an important role in the development of Queensland. Put your power to the test in the Energy for Life Discovery Centre and explore how your body uses and stores energy and how we can use energy more sustainably. The kids will love stepping back in time to play in The Coach Stop play area. Watch them become shop attendants in the old Museum General Store, dress them up in old fashion clothes or give them a ride on the life-sized replica horse. Get your hands on history with a variety of heritage workshops with one to five day workshops suited from beginner to expert. Experience the satisfaction of learning a traditional skill and creating something beautiful yet functional by hand. Take a break in Cobb's Coffee Shop and try Toowoomba's best scones! Located a just short walk across from Toowoomba's iconic Queens Park. Museum admission is free for Toowoomba Regional Council residents with proof of residency.
Reviewed By williamr277 - Gold Coast, Australia
A very thorough and extensive display of many of our pioneer coaches and early days horse and buggy transport vehicles. Also a surprise exhibit of early Roman History. Well worth a visit.
