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

    Top 6 Must do Moments in the Southern Downs & Granite Belt

    December 23, 2019
    From wineries to waterfalls there’s always something to explore in the Southern Downs and Granite Belt.
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    Where to see fireflies in Spring

    November 25, 2019
    Every year in November, fire flies emerge at our beautiful town of Killarney, just over 2 hours from Brisbane.
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    Drought & Bushfires: FAQs for Travel

    September 19, 2019
    You love Stanthorpe and the Granite Belt, but you’re not sure you should visit right now because of the bushfires and drought?
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    8 Reasons to Go Chasing Queen Mary Falls

    January 29, 2019
    The waterfall chasing in Killarney is next level, with the popular Queen Mary Falls, part of the world heritage listed Main Range National Park, providing plenty of great reasons to jump in the car…
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    Couple enjoying Granite Belt wine in front of a campfire at Diamondvale Cottages

    6 Places to Fall in Love this Valentine’s Day

    January 4, 2019
    If you think romance is all about chocolates and rose petals, think again. Before you rush off to book another movie night or dinner date, let us play cupid with this guide to the 6 most romantic places to visit this Valentine’s Day.
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    4 Day Family Country Road Trip from Brisbane to Stanthorpe

    October 18, 2018
    If it’s time for the kids to breathe in some fresh country air, reconnect with nature (and each other!) and go offline, then bundle them in the car and head south west to the Southern Downs and Granite Belt.
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    6 Things to do in Spring Near Brisbane

    October 17, 2018
    If you’re looking for a mini spring break from Brisbane or the Gold Coast, get ready to pack your bags, fuel your car and sort your playlist!
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    A Local’s Guide to Sundown National Park

    May 3, 2018
    Want to go remote with zero distractions and the chance of not seeing anyone else? On the Queensland/New South Wales border lies Sundown National Park, a rugged wilderness of spectacular steep-sided gorges, sharp ridges and peaks rising more than 1000m.
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    3 national parks near Brisbane you need to visit

    April 18, 2018
    If it’s a nature fix you’re seeking, then these three national parks in the Southern Downs and Granite Belt will keep you satisfied for days.
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    24 Hours in Stanthorpe this Winter

    April 18, 2018
    Want to experience a true winter this year? Before you start planning a July jaunt to our southern states, simply head two hours south west to Stanthorpe, the coolest place in the State!
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    10 Blooming Beautiful Pics of Summer Sunflowers on the Southern Downs

    December 12, 2017
    Summer is sunflower season on the Southern Downs and every year they’re blooming beautiful!
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    Top 7 Must Visit Waterholes

    November 29, 2017
    We might be the coldest place in the state, but come December 1, we’re just as ready as the rest of Queensland to head outside, relish the longer days
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