Top Things to do in Southern Queensland
What to do and see in Southern Queensland, Queensland: The Best Free Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Southern Queensland, Australia including Girraween National Park, Pyramids Road Wines, Casley Mount Hutton Winery, KOMINOS Wines, Bunya Mountains National Park, The Granite Belt, Laurel Bank Park, Japanese Garden, Kingaroy Heritage Museum, Picnic Point Lookout and Parkland.
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. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Laurel Bank Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 490 reviews
Laurel Bank Park is a beautiful 4.5 hectare parkland close to Toowoomba's city centre, featuring spectacular manicured gardens, a scented garden, a collection of exotic trees, a playground, picnic area, gazebo and croquet greens. Beautiful year-round, but known for its sublime spring displays and avenues of cherry blossoms, it is most magnificent during Carnival of Flowers each September. The Scented Gardens, are a 'garden within a garden' created from ideas presented by the Downs Association of the Blind, and feature fragrant blooms, herbs and shrubs in raised beds. The park came into being in 1932 when Darling Downs Building Society Managing Director, Mr Samuel George Stephens, donated the land to the people of Toowoomba, with the City Council official custodian. Prior to gifting the land, Mr Stephens improved it with shrubs and flowers, and was known to many as 'the man of flowers'.
Reviewed By 2forme - Alstonville, Australia
This park was wheelchair accessible and the flower displays were beautiful the Abor was spectacular and the blossoms on the trees were lovely we will come again
8. Japanese Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 822 reviews
Reviewed By GreyRose_13 - Brisbane, Australia
The garden has a few surprises in the layout that are hidden along the small, beautiful paths. There are cascades, ducks, sunning turtles and quaint bridges to observe the bird life from and it is a reasonably short stroll around with seating available to contemplate nature.
9. Kingaroy Heritage Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By U593HGjohnh - Brisbane, Australia
The museum is very accessible and has excellent local history displays and audiovisuals. The staff were very helpful.
10. Picnic Point Lookout and Parkland
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 517 reviews
Reviewed By Travelbug291 - Bribie Island, Australia
Excellent lookout with fabulous views over the surrounding landscape. Lovely floral displays on site in keeping with the local flower festival. Large licensed restaurant catering to all tastes. Great coffee!
