The Nesting Post, Allora

Be held gently at The Nesting Post, a dreamy, curated 1929 cottage for lovers and friends to slow and connect. Nestled amidst rambling gardens, on the outskirts of Allora, a quaint historic village surrounded by prime farmland, it is your off-grid retreat, where stories are told, love is shared, and memories created.

Lovingly restored keeping its humble Queenslander worker’s cottage character yet with everything you need, it is filled with layer upon layer of curated vintage selections, time honoured curios and luxurious textiles creating a space to nurture all of your senses.

A gift of time and space, the cottage accommodates up to four guests in two queen bedrooms both with ensuites with a clawfoot bathtub and separate shower. With reverse cycle air-conditioning, a full kitchen, laundry, workspace and living room with fireplace you will quickly settle in. The surrounding garden, outdoor living and firepit areas are exclusively yours to enjoy, the perfect pause in your busy life.

Be charmed by rural views, entranced by starry skies and wander country roads to nowhere. If you long to wander further, The Nesting Post is an ideal gateway to the Granite Belt, an hour south and Toowoomba, 45 minutes north.

Highborne Farm

This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering.

Our 220-acre working performance horse farm is located on the Darling Downs, between Toowoomba and Warwick, close to the New England Highway. Our facilities are ideally suited for holidayers or traveling equestrians. Stargazers will love the night skies. Local sites of interest for visitors include the Glengallen Homestead, Mary Poppins House, Darling Downs Zoo, Leslie Dam, and Warwick Rodeo and Gold Cup, as well as the Warwick, Allora, and Clifton Shows. Our sites are easily accessible by any vehicle and are flat, measuring 8m in width and 15m in length. Each campsite is located near power and water points for your convenience. Toilet and shower facilities are provided . All facilities are in close proximity. We welcome animals on our farm but kindly ask that they be kept within the designated campsites. Access to Highborne Farm is via a bitumen road if coming from Allora.

Darling Downs Heavy Horse Festival 2025

The Darling Downs Heavy Horse Festival is a two day celebration of all the breeds of draught horses, the roles they played in the development of the Downs and their growing popularity as a pleasure horse today.

An immersive and unique experience that captivates visitors, young and old!

There’s plenty to see with Working Horses and a Working Bullock Team alongside old trades and heritage demonstrations such as Wheelwrighting, Horse works, Ploughing and Blacksmithing as well as local artisans, hand crafts, breed displays, market stalls and food trucks.

International Women’s Day Day High Tea

Join the Allora Community Circle and come together to celebrate International Women’s Day in style! Held at the Allora Community Hall, this fabulous event promises an unforgettable afternoon of inspiration, entertainment, and connection.

Enjoy a delightful sit-down afternoon tea featuring delicious food and a fully stocked bar. Be captivated by incredible guest speakers (to be announced), uplifting performances, and the wildly entertaining Drag Bingo! With amazing giveaways and prizes throughout the event, there’s something special for everyone.

Best of all, proceeds raised will be donated locally to support those in need and community charities (to be confirmed), ensuring this celebration truly makes a difference.

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to honour and celebrate the power of women in the community. Gather your friends and join them for a day filled with fun, laughter, and inspiration!

2025 events you can’t miss in the Southern Downs and Granite Belt

Mark your calendar for an unforgettable 2025 in the Southern Downs and Granite Belt! Here’s a sneak peek at the top events you won’t want to miss!

5 great ways to celebrate the 2024 Labour Day long weekend

Our region is simply extraordinary in autumn. Warm days are followed by crisp cool nights, and the landscape is splashed with the clarets and golds of deciduous trees preparing for winter. As if that isn’t enough, here are more great reasons to spend time with us this long weekend.

5 Southern Downs trails for art and history buffs

Hello culture buffs! Ready to explore the region’s thriving arts and history scene? Here’s 5 Southern Downs trails for art and history buffs.

Discover Talgai Weir Paddle Trail

Talgai Weir is the least well-known of all the great paddling destinations in the Southern Downs region of Queensland. However, it is unlikely to stay that way for long because, when it comes to shelter, ambiance, seclusion, and wildlife encounters, it is arguably the best.

Fantastic family-friendly fun in the Southern Downs

With wineries, mountainous peaks, art galleries and romantic B&Bs, you could be forgiven for thinking Southern Downs and Granite Belt is an adult-only destination. But that’s not the case! Here are 17 things you can do with kids of all ages.

Find your next adventure with the Southern Downs & Granite Belt Visitor App

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!

How to Buy from the Bush this Christmas

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.

Your Guide to the Southern Downs Dunny Dash Art Trail

Head off on the Southern Downs Dunny Run, where painted murals have transformed toilet blocks from public loo to public art!

Allora Mountain Flora and Fauna Reserve

Allora Mountain Flora and Fauna Reserve is a flat-topped mesa occupying 210 hectares one kilometre to the east of the township of Allora on the Southern Downs of Queensland, Australia. Access is from the New England Highway via Burges Road. A wooden post- and- rail entrance with appropriate signage leads up to a picnic area. Well-defined paths lead from there to the top of the mountain.

 

The mountain has been an integral part of the Allora community and its social and educational fabric for over a century. It is considered an area of significance and worthy of promotion for its conservation and cultural values. Many groups, including the local schools, use the Reserve as a place for excursions. It offers unparalleled views of the town and surrounds, and is home to diverse species of flora and fauna. Native species that occur on the Reserve include Mountain Coolibah (Eucalyptus orgadophila), Kurrajong ( Brachychiton) , Gumbi Gumbi (Pittosporum) and Forest Red Gum (Eucalyptus tereticornis). The grasses on the Reserve are mostly Native Blue Grass and couch. Koala, nesting Wedgetail Eagles and wallaby are in residence and over 120 species of birds have been identified on the Reserve. Eighty birds are featured in a full-colour book which is available for purchase from Allora Landcare Group. Indigenous artefacts are evident, including ‘ring trees’, ‘scar trees’, bora rings and geological items such as grinding stones and knives.

 

Allora Landcare Group Inc (ALG) has instituted a number of projects on the Reserve over many years. These include flora and fauna surveys, weed control, monitoring the health of the Reserve, investigating the cultural history of the Reserve and creating walking tracks, a picnic area and Information Shelter for public use.

Your Southern Downs Summer Sunflower Guide

Summer is sunflower season on the Southern Downs and every year they’re blooming beautiful! From late December onwards, a sea of yellow floods parts of the region.

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

From wineries to waterfalls there’s always something to explore in the Southern Downs and Granite Belt.

  • Allora Regional Sports Museum Hall of Fame
    Allora Regional Sports Museum Hall of Fame

Allora Regional Sports Museum

The Allora Regional Sports is rated as the best in Regional Qld . Housing and displaying unique , rare items of Local, State , Australian and International Sporting Memorabilia . A feature is the “Hall of Fame ‘ displays of the local Sports Stars who have represented at the highest levels .

The Ultimate 4 Day Family Country Road Trip

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.

10 Blooming Beautiful Pics of Summer Sunflowers on the Southern Downs

Summer is sunflower season on the Southern Downs and every year they’re blooming beautiful!

Montrose Farm Bed and Breakfast

Montrose Farm offers classical country accommodation set amongst the Coolibah trees at Sheepwash Cottage. Charming and cosy, the cottage is self contained, private and comfortably furnished. It has 2 bedrooms (queen and 2 singles which can convert into a king size bed) and can accommodate 4 people. It has recently been renovated with a new bathroom, well equipped kitchen, pot belly stove air conditioning and laundry.

Take in the rural views from the hot tub which is situated on the expansive deck and sit around the firepit to take in the sunsets and night skies. Montrose Farm offers true country hospitality and if you are wanting a complete break from the everyday they can prepare seasonal meals from local products for your enjoyment. You have your own herb garden and can collect your breakfast eggs from the hen house.

Montrose Farm has expansive views and overlooks the Goomburra Valley, with it’s heritage listed national park and bush walks. Nature lovers will be treated with abundant bird life and regular sightings of native animals. “A piece of heaven” and only two hours drive from Brisbane.

Allora & District Historical Society Museums

The Allora & District Historical Society operate two museums in Allora, the Old Allora Shire Hall and the School of Arts, both which have a collection of memorabilia depicting the early history of Allora district from when the shepherds and teamsters camped at The Crossing on Dalrymple Creek from 1844.

The Old Allora Shire Hall is located on 53 Warwick St, Allora, and was built in 1907 and officially opened in 1908. It replaced a single story building in Forde Street. In 1915 it became the Allora Shire Hall. In 1960 new offices were built in Herbert St and the old building was used for functions and a meeting place for different organisations.

The School of Arts is located on 27 Drayton St, Allora, and was originally Allora’s first Court House built in 1866 in Raff Street. When the new Court House was built in 1884, the old building was purchased by the School of Arts and moved to its present site. A replica of the Talgai skull found in 1886 west of Allora can be viewed. This museum building has an extensive collection of everyday articles commonly used by the early residents of the district.

Admission is $5.00

Both museum sites open by appointment. Please phone Wendy Audrey on 0488 673 778.

When to Visit the Southern Downs

With four distinct seasons celebrated across the year, there’s never a bad time to visit the Southern Downs! Each season comes with its own charms, events and unique landscapes.