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    What’s been happening in the Scenic Rim

    The Scenic Rim is a beautiful region, but spectacular mountain views aren’t our only asset. Food and wine may as well be our middle names.
    Leyburn jewel butterfly (Hypochrysops piceatus). Photograph provided by Michael F. Braby, Associate Professor, Australian National University.Michael F. Braby, Associate Professor, Australian National University

    Top 10 wildlife experiences in the Southern Downs

    December 7, 2022
    Fill up your ultimate Australian fauna and flora bucket list as you explore the Southern Downs and come face-to-face with the rare and iconic wildlife that call QLD’s Wild Country their home.
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    Camping kayakers at Connolly Dam

    QLD’s Wild Country

    November 10, 2022
    Put the wild back into your life in Queensland’s Southern Downs, a region with breathtaking rugged mountains, exhilarating experiences, and sweeping views across pristine Gondwana Rainforest filled valleys, all just 90 minutes from Brisbane.
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    Float your cares away on the Warwick Paddle Trail

    October 20, 2022
    No trip to Warwick is complete without a visit to the Condamine River and no visit to the Condamine River is complete until you have floated your cares away on the Warwick Paddle Trail.
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    How to do the Strange Bird Wine Trail

    May 31, 2022
    Looking for something beyond Chardonnay and Shiraz? Embark on the Strange Bird Wine Trail, where you can sip and swirl your way through the Granite Belt trying alternative varietals like tempranillo, verdhelo and mourvedre.
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    family having a picnic by the Condamine river Warwick

    Top 9 picnic spots for your Australia Day BBQ

    January 13, 2022
    Pack the cricket set and lay down your rug! We've rounded up the top 10 picnic spots in the Southern Downs for your Australia Day BBQ this summer.
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    Find your next adventure with the Southern Downs & Granite Belt Visitor App

    December 20, 2021
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    This free travel guide is the ultimate resource for your trip to the Southern Downs & Granite Belt. Install it on your mobile device and start planning your next visit today!
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    How to Do: Mount Marlay Lookout and Summit Walk

    December 15, 2021
    For a panoramic view over Stanthorpe, head to Mt Marlay lookout and get your legs pumping by taking the concrete stairs from the bottom of the mountain.
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    How to Do: The Pyramid Walk, Girraween

    December 15, 2021
    If you prefer your walking trails with more granite and less rainforest, then head straight to Girraween National Park and tackle the monster of all walks, the Pyramid track.
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    How to Do: Queen Mary Falls Circuit

    December 14, 2021
    Visiting Queen Mary Falls is a must do on your next trip. Embark on the easy Queen Mary Falls circuit, a 40-minute walk that takes you from the lookouts at the top of the falls to the creek below.
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    Man walking on a bridge surrounded by green nature

    How to do: Dalrymple Circuit Track, Goomburra

    December 14, 2021
    Dust off the boots and hit the Dalrymple Circuit Track in the Goomburra section of Main Range National Park.
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    Smiling camper relaxing in a chair with a sleeping kelpie in her arms

    Your Full List of Pet-Friendly Camping Spots

    November 24, 2021
    Can't leave home without your four legged friend? You don't have to! We've rounded up your full list of pet-friendly camping spots in the Southern Downs and Granite Belt.
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    How to Buy from the Bush this Christmas

    November 24, 2021
    Swap online deliveries and busy shopping centers for a weekend away in the country where you can #SupportLocal. Stock up on berries straight from the farm or attend a festive market.
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