Unravel the past of the Southern Downs, one of the first free settlements in Queensland. Travel in the footsteps of the traditional custodians of the land, discover an intriguing colonial past or follow the path taken by our European forebears. The heritage of the region is unmistakable in the majestic sandstone buildings that still dominate the major towns and speak of a thriving agricultural history.

The Southern Downs’ arts and culture scene is very much alive thanks to an incredible events calendar and array of galleries dotted throughout the region.