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Ready for the perfect mix of adventure, nature, history, art, music and culture?
We've got you covered.
Stroll through charming towns and get excited for Big Skies Festival that’ll have you dancing like nobody’s watching. Feeling lucky? Drop a line at a fishing spot where fun is always biting! And don’t forget to set up camp for a night under the stars - ideal for late-night chats and making unforgettable memories!
So, grab your fave hat, fave friend, lace up those stylish boots and let’s get ready to explore all of the big fun that is waiting for you in the Western Downs.
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Big Skies Festival
3 - 7 October
It's all here at Big Skies Festival, from 3 - 7 October at the iconic Jimbour House, just outside of Dalby in the Western Downs. Only 2.5 hours from Brisbane, rock out with The Screaming Jets, Brad Cox, Killing Heidi, Kaylee Bell, Deborah Conway, and Mick Lindsay. Keep the party rolling with plenty of post concert entertainment. Tickets are selling fast so get in quick!
Heading to the Western Downs for Big Skies Festival? Just 2.5 hours from Brisbane, the region is bursting with outdoor adventures. Explore charming homesteads, wander through fascinating museums, and soak up those iconic big country skies - crystal blue by day, starry brilliance by night. Keen for more? Discover everything you need to know about the Western Downs and start planning your perfect getaway.
...and it’s the ultimate family adventure! Explore ancient Bunya Pines that have stood for millennia, trek through lush rainforest peaks, and chase roaring waterfalls. It's the perfect detour on your way home from Big Skies Festival, just 2.5 hours from Brisbane! Discover how to spend a long weekend at the Bunya Mountains.
Keep the adventure going in the Western Downs! Camp out at Charleys Creek in Chinchilla with their Saturday Night Stay Package and savour a delicious, locally-sourced meal.* Heading home via Toowoomba? Enjoy 5% off when you book a 2-night stay at the Toowoomba Central Plaza Apartment Hotel.* Love wine? Detour to the Southern Downs & Granite Belt with a Winemaker's Tasting Experience Package at Ridgemill Estate Winery and Cellar Door.*
*Terms and Conditions apply
You may have noticed that we are transitioning from Southern Queensland Country to Queensland Country. This change is not just in name but as a reflection of our evolving identity, inspired by the growth and diversification of our beautiful region. Make sure to use our new hashtag: #qldcountry and check out our socials to see our name change - Queensland Country on Facebook and qld_country on Instagram. Keep tagging us in your stunning countryside snapshots!