Your first pause is in Inglewood, where the rhythm of rural life beats steady and true. Taste olives at Coolmunda Olives, wander the groves, then stroll through the fragrant rows of lavender at Leven K Farm. It’s a gentle reminder that the Goondiwindi Region is a destination in itself – where simple pleasures are savoured, and every flavour tells a story of the land.
Where the Road Slows, the Magic Starts
From lavender rows to silo art, the journey to Goondiwindi Region is every bit as magical as the destination.
Leave the bustle of Brisbane behind and let the open road set your pace. With every mile, the city falls away, replaced by wide horizons, big skies, and that quiet thrill of discovery. Out here, the holiday feeling is closer than you think, and it's just a Queensland country drive away.
266km
Brisbane to Inglewood
55km
Inglewood to Texas
Continue towards Texas, a border town where hospitality runs deep. Pull up at the Stockman Hotel, a true country pub that has long been a meeting place for travellers and locals alike. Share a hearty meal, enjoy a coldie at the bar, and feel the embrace of genuine country warmth.
As evening settles, roll into the Dumaresq River Free Camp – an award-winning riverside haven. Here, under a quilt of stars, you’ll fall asleep to the murmur of flowing water. It’s the kind of night that restores you: no schedules, no rush, only the peace of wide skies overhead.
114km
Texas to Goondiwindi
Morning carries you northward to Goondiwindi, where art and agriculture intertwine. Begin with a guided Goondiwindi Cotton Tour, tracing the journey of the region’s lifeblood crop from soil to fabric. Then, wander town to discover its artistic side alongside boutiques and cafés serving up that signature country hospitality.
When it’s time to rest, Goondiwindi Showgrounds Camping welcomes you with low-cost comfort, space to breathe, and the camaraderie of fellow travellers.
51km
Goondiwindi to Yelarbon
As the road curves homeward, be sure to take in the magnificent Nungwai sculptures, where land, culture, and community come alive in larger-than-life form. Stop in Yelarbon to marvel at the silos, transformed into a stunning panorama of waterbirds and wetlands - an award-winning highlight of the Australian Silo Art Trail. It’s a vivid reminder that art doesn’t just belong in galleries; it belongs in the very heart of the country.
But the truth is, in this region, the drive is just as rewarding as the destinations. Between towns, you’ll spot paddocks full of emus or fields of budding cotton, sculptures tucked along the roadside, and sunlight dappling through the trees. Slow down, roll down the windows, breathe in the fresh air, and let the journey work its quiet magic.
Because in the Goondiwindi Region, it’s not only about where you stop, but how it makes you feel: welcomed by friendly faces, warmed by country hospitality, and grounded by the beauty of the bush. By the time Brisbane finally greets you again, you’ll carry with you the memory of olives and lavender, star-filled skies, silo art, and the unhurried rhythm of the road.
After all, we all need a little country drive...
305km