Close up of painted silos depicting birds flying over a lagoon.

Brisbane to Goondiwindi Road Trip

If peaceful surroundings, heritage buildings and country landscapes blanketed in golden and amber leaves sounds like an ideal holiday, Goondiwindi is the perfect escape for you.

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People waiting outside the front of art deco theatre building in the evening

Day 1: Brisbane to Toowoomba (1 hour 45 minutes)

Beginning in Brisbane, head west towards Toowoomba where you’ll spend 24 hours exploring this beautiful Garden City perched on the edge of the Great Dividing Range - don’t forget to pack your winter woollies! 

Queens Park and the Botanic Gardens are a great way to spend a sunny morning outdoors – grab a takeaway coffee from nearby Burrow Café or indulge in exceptional pastries at The Bakers Duck. Queensland Museum Cobb+Co is great for history buffs, where you can also board a sightseeing bus for a tour of Toowoomba. Take a spectacular brisk sunset stroll exploring the laneway art walks downtown and round off the day with a cleansing ale at Volcanic Brewing craft beers in the CBD. Looking for a great bar and dining option? Fitzy’s offers an extensive list of wines and cocktails, and a comprehensive dining menu. Catch a late show at the Empire Theatre with a variety of entertainment options such as musical performances, live theatre or dances, or even a comedy show. Soak up the lively atmosphere before retiring to one of the many central accommodation venues in the CBD such as Oaks Toowoomba Hotel or Potters Boutique Hotel.

127km
Horses in paddock.

Day 2: Toowoomba to Goondiwindi (2 hours 50 minutes)

Journeying on from Toowoomba, take the A39 west to Goondiwindi, visiting Pittsworth, 39km southwest of Toowoomba, to tour its rich pioneer history at the Pittsworth Pioneer Historical Village. Continue to Millmerran for the views at Commodore Peak Lookout and then follow the historical mural walk in town. The next stop is Inglewood, where you’ll visit the Australian Tobacco Museum and Inglewood Heritage Centre before checking into your accommodation in Goondiwindi.

242km
Field full of fluffy white cotton under blue sky.

Day 3: Goondiwindi to Brisbane (4 hours 25 minutes)

Start your day with Goondiwindi Cotton Tours to explore a local cotton farm and immerse yourself in history of the cotton industry for this region, before enjoying a refreshingly pleasant riverside walk back in town. The cotton ginning season begins from September/ October (planting) through to March/ April for harvesting. Stay on the lookout for quirky laneway art and build up your appetite before a hearty and wholesome lunch at the historic Victoria Hotel. With your belly full, your body warm and your soul nurtured, finish your journey off with a drive to the Yelarbon Silos prior to your return to Brisbane.

356km