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    What’s been happening in the Southern Downs & Granite Belt

    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.
    https://southerndownsandgranitebelt.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/condamine_river_warwick_by_scott_rawstorne_9.jpg 768 1024 Scott Rawstorne https://southerndownsandgranitebelt.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/SDGB_Logo_Jacaranda_600x195.png Scott Rawstorne2022-10-20 03:26:082026-03-12 22:27:33Float your cares away on the Warwick Paddle Trail

    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.
    https://southerndownsandgranitebelt.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Warwick-Family-Picnic-at-River-1.jpg 2449 3265 Vivien Doneley https://southerndownsandgranitebelt.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/SDGB_Logo_Jacaranda_600x195.png Vivien Doneley2022-01-13 01:38:332022-12-06 06:51:51Top 9 picnic spots for your Australia Day BBQ
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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.
    https://southerndownsandgranitebelt.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Girraween-National-Park_low-res.jpg 1333 2000 Vivien Doneley https://southerndownsandgranitebelt.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/SDGB_Logo_Jacaranda_600x195.png Vivien Doneley2021-12-15 00:12:552024-04-22 05:36:19How to Do: The Pyramid Walk, Girraween

    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.
    https://southerndownsandgranitebelt.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/126603-2.jpg 2309 3464 Vivien Doneley https://southerndownsandgranitebelt.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/SDGB_Logo_Jacaranda_600x195.png Vivien Doneley2021-12-14 23:46:342024-04-22 05:35:22How to Do: Queen Mary Falls Circuit
    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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    People’s Weekend: Your Long Weekend Plans Sorted

    October 11, 2021
    No plans yet for the People's Weekend? We've put together the ultimate guide to enjoying a country escape. Put that 'out of office' on and hit the road to enjoy a long weekend here.
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