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Southern Downs & Granite Belt

What is not to love about the Southern Downs & Granite Belt! Beginning just 90 minutes from Brisbane, you will find the perfect mix of breathtaking natural landscapes, immersive wine experiences, fresh local produce and exhilarating events. Best known for some of Australia’s highest vineyards (read: 1,000 metres above sea level) and leading the pack with Strange Bird varietals with over 50 cellar doors, we can think of at least 50 things to do in this region straight off the bat. More than that, this region also represents that pocket of countryside that has vast sky panoramas, precariously balancing prehistoric granite boulders, a rich multicultural and agricultural heritage, plus a generally cooler climate, where in Winter, you might just see snow.

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Featured Read • 18 November 2024

8 best places to 4WD and stay the night in Queensland Country

Are you a diehard 4WD enthusiast? Or are you just ready to swap suburban streets and concrete surroundings for dirt tracks and fresh country landscapes?

With hundreds of thousands of kilometres of rugged trails to uncover, campsites to pitch the tent along the way, and an endless list of activities provided by our popular parks – there’s no shortage of offroad adventures in our country.

Whether you’ve got your own rig, want to hire one, or prefer a guided tour, it’s time to get your tyres dirty with these places to 4WD and stay the night in Queensland Country.