Top Things to do in Southern Downs Region
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Southern Downs Region, Queensland
Discover the best top things to do in Southern Downs Region, Australia including Mary Poppins House, Morgan Park Raceway, Glengallan Homestead & Heritage Centre, Donnelly's Castle, Granite Belt Christmas Farm, Aloomba Lavender Farm, Cunningham's Monument, Mount Marlay Lookout, The Red Bridge, Ashbern Farms.
Restaurants in Southern Downs Region
1. Mary Poppins House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By gbw2001 - Tamborine Mountain, Australia
We felt like a "drive in the country " day trip, rang to check if it was open, and made our way there. It was a lovely hour, seeing the beautifully restored and furnished private home, with lots of history. The owners / hosts were very friendly and helpful, and clearly had made lots of effort to dig up interesting information and artefacts. Well worth the visit and $10 fee. Bonus tip: while you're in the area, be sure to visit the "Bull & Barley Inn" at Cambooya, 30 minutes away - another unexpected delight, and fantastic menu / food.
2. Morgan Park Raceway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By Janma45 - Bribie Island, Australia
Perhaps the best motor sport venue in the State, run and managed by a terrific group of professionals and volunteers, always friendly and helpful. A credit to the Warwick community.
3. Glengallan Homestead & Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By 474tanyap - Queensland, Australia
Had a lovely visit to Glengallan Homestead. The house is partly restored and it was interesting to be able to see it's construction and read the history of the house. Definately worth a visit. We had lunch in the adjoining cafe which was nice. The caretakers of Glengallan are to be commended for keeping this history alive for all to see.
4. Donnelly's Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By Ginges_revenge - Brisbane, Australia
This was one of my favourite spots for the weekend. Even though I am in my mid 40's, it made me feel like a kid again, exploring through the amazing rock formation that is Donnelly's castle. Its a bit of trek out of the center of Stanthorpe (20 mins approx. but is well worth the drive. There is a lookout on top which is an easy walk up a gentle slope with a few stairs onto a large granite outcrop which is fenced for safety. Even though all the other boulders you can fall off of. Bit of a laugh that. Anyway, its history is of supporting a place of bushrangers to hide out in, most notably Captain Thunderbolt (AKA Frederick Wordsworth Ward) in the mid 1800's. There is a great picnic area there, small car park, some wood fire BBQ's, a council toilet as well. It would make a great area for a visit, lunch and some exploring.
5. Granite Belt Christmas Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Step through the doors and capture the magic of Christmas in our Mistletoe Boutique Christmas Store. Taste, Indulge and Enjoy our extensive range of Belgian Chocolates which are all made onsite. Enjoy marshmallow moustaches with our famous cup of Hot Chocolate. Explore and feed Santa's animals, including Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer! We are proud growers of 11,000 Real Christmas Trees.
Reviewed By beckchur
What a lovely way to spend a morning in the week before Christmas. We met some beautiful animals and fed them. Some people were picking out a Christmas tree. There was delicious Belgian hot chocolate and the most glorious Christmas shop - full of decorations, ornaments and pressies. Great concept guys - I'll be back with kids next Christmas.
6. Aloomba Lavender Farm
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By Poodlesrulehere - Canungra, Australia
A great little place for afternoon tea, and the lady who runs it is so friendly, we asked her to join us. The shop has lots of pretty and interesting things available, and the gardens are beautiful. They have RV parking and overnight stays available. Certainly worth a look.
7. Cunningham's Monument
8. Mount Marlay Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Brykel111 - Surfers Paradise, Australia
Enjoyed visiting the lookout to get our bearings over Stanthorpe. Also took our mountain bikes and tried one of the trails at the base of Mount Marley which were fun. Lovely place to visit.
9. The Red Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By scottbeesley86 - Stanthorpe, Australia
Red Bridge has been a great place to go for as long as I've lived in Stanthorpe. When I was a kid there wasn't a footpath that led all the way there, you had do follow a bush track. The footpath they have now is always a pleasant little stroll. Once you get there it's a great spot to explore around with the kids. Plenty of rocks to climb around on and water to throw rock in and whatnot. There's also a great bush track (Shauns way I think it's called) that heads up towards Mt Marley. It comes out at Finney's Lane. From there you can also find 'humble way' which is more of a bike track that will take you to the base of Mt Marley. Plenty of spots for a picnic in there. Red bridge itself is a great spot to go to feel like you're in the middle of no-where while still being close to town. Also really great whenever the steam train comes to town as you can watch it go over the big bridge. It's also very pretty at sunset.
10. Ashbern Farms
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3 reviews
Ashbern Farms Stanthorpe grows strawberries from October to May. Pick your own fresh from the patch or choose packed strawberries from the farm shop. Strawberry treats like and coffees are available. Closed on Public Holidays and closed June to September.
