Top Things to do in Southern Downs Region
What to do and see in Southern Downs Region, Queensland: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Southern Downs Region, Australia including Lawdogs Australia, Main Range National Park, The Granite Belt, Donnelly's Castle, Queens Park, Storm King Dam, Glenlyon Dam Tourist Park, Leslie Dam, Main Range National park.
Restaurants in Southern Downs Region
1. 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.
2. Main Range National Park
3. 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.
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. Queens Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By sharonpS3053DN - Normanton, Australia
What a wonderful 'sculpture' depicting how important horses have been in the Warwick area. This included ALL aspects of uses of horses over time.
6. Storm King Dam
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By magoolie62 - Brisbane, Australia
The park is located in an area in the Darling Downs Region of the Great Dividing Range about 12000m above sea level. Situated on the Granit Belt with fine winery's and culinary delights. if your a star gazer you will be delighted. Just love this place and definitely going back. We stayed in our caravan, although friends did stay in the cabins and said they were quaint and well maintained. I found the facilities extremely clean and easily accessed as I am on a scooter at the moment due to surgery. If your one for adventure or just chilling out this is the place to be. You can canoe in the dam, take leisurely strolls and check out the wild life. What a great place for a get together. The care takers of the park organised a minibus with a local driver who new the area very well. About 11 of us took the tour and saved $$$$. OMG visiting the wineries is a must do.
7. Glenlyon Dam Tourist Park
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By NeilS3144
My family and I have been regular visitors for more than thirty years. The fishing can be challenging when the conditions don't suit the fish, but is most often very rewarding. Plenty of bird life for the non-fishing members of the party or for the hours spent around camp. Plenty of kangaroos too. The sunsets are often spectacular. The owners have always been very friendly and nobody knows the local area or the fishing better than Brian. A Great Outdoors Experience
8. Leslie Dam
9. Main Range National park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By E1828QIpatrickp - Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
A picturesque hike overlooking the southeast. Access from carpark at the saddle of Cunningham's gap. From the car park there's a trail to the summit. Amazing view of the surround landscape. A great morning hike. You will require a car to get to Cunningham's Gap carpark.
