Trail was moderately well maintained but otherwise nice! There were a lot of old trees blocking the main routes and not enough signage. But if you’re keen for a 5-10km run that loops back, it’s a good route with minimal elevation. Would love a bit more signage and perhaps better mapping

Nice forest park with a lot of ferns and old trees. Can experience bio diversity than other forests near Toowoomba and Gatton reagoen. You can feel the darkness and listen to lots of birds inside the forest. Sand caves are very attractive. Insects and birds can be found. Best to visit in the morning.

Beautiful rainforest and walks just wish there were abit more direction and better mapping our 1.9k walk ended in a 6k walk which was fine for us but not if someone isn’t as fit as us or starts later in the day. Very confusing map highly suggest more signage or even just arrows would be wonderful so we get a sense that we’re going in the right direction.

Very nice rainforest walk. I did get some leaches on me last time and ticks are around so take some insect repellent with you. Otherwise picturesque

Beautiful walk and look out area. Picnic area is clean and well maintained. Would highly recommend. One star lost due to too much Lantana.

Serene, Scenic and wonderful. A short walking trail to get lost in the woods. This has been my quick get away in the nature. Make sure you pick up your own trash as there are no Bins to dispose . You are there to have some peace and you will end up having some 💕💕

The place has a few great walking tracks, for beginner to intermediate treckers. Nothing hard or too steep. Went with my partner and 2yr old boy. He loved it. It's a beautiful walk with a bit of rainforest type areas. Highly recommend it. Doing almost all tracks too roughly 2hrs

Only stopped to use the toilet but lady was super helpful Nice little information centre

Worth stopping in! Staff and volunteers are friendly and knowledgeable about the Hampton, Crows Nest, Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley regions. Free camp and toilets also available. Beautiful shaded parking. Grab your maps, gifts and local product.

A great place to stop and get your bearings and to get detailed maps and information about the surrounding areas and their multiple tourist and local attractions. The staff are always genuinely friendly and knowledgeable and the toilets are always impeccably clean and free of drugs paraphernalia.

Friendly , helpful, and eager to help. Wonderful lady. Thank you, from Melbourne

The best set up and the best people well done

They are so friendly and helpful and camping there was peaceful and quiet. Amenities were very clean. It's a credit to the staff and town. Thank you Hampton.

Lovely little spot to stop for a break. Good toilets. Safe and easy. Good seating. Great info centre. Loads of parking - easy fit a van etc. Use to be a lovely little café over the road but I think it was closed.

Interesting place indeed. So much Australian History. This place makes you proud to be an Aussie. I loved all the old carriages especially the caravan. I also thought the Cobb & Co. Journey's were fascinating, I could have watched and read it all. There were boxes and suitcases around the place showing you what families lived in the area. That was clever. The Saddlery and Wheelwright workshops were very interesting. I liked how you can go to classes to learn these trades. Toowoomba's Carnival of Flowers pot plant winners were on show throughout the museum, very colourful. As I was an out of towner, it costs me $12.50 but if you lived in the Toowoomba region it was free. It's a small price to pay for some wonderful Australian history. I highly recommend.

This is a great place to visit, so much to see & enjoy the history of the exhibits. Well looked after, staff helpful & friendly.

This is a nice place to visit. Kept the kids happy with the kids stuff in certain areas... perfect marketing and less stress for us adults. Entry fee was just a little expensive for what it is..

Was there for the intro Blacksmith course which was fun, practical and pretty Zen. Knowledgeable instructor, great bunch of participants, good gear and very hands on. Thoroughly recommend. Good interpretation in the museum and full workshops where they rehab old coaches.

A great museum with many interesting features including the collection of coaches and horse drawn vehicles The carriage works was also extremely impressive The windmill display outside is a very impressive feature

Few artefacts to enjoy. The carriages and buggies were everything. They're amazing. But not worth a Brisbane Toowoomba return trip sadly.

Great museum, it is very well laid out with good access to all exhibits. Wheel chair acces s makes it a good place to visit for those with mobility issues. Several hands on areas for children to learn about the historical significance of this area. A beautiful cafe and gift shop on site enhances this venue.

Visited during the Flower Festival season. The botanical displays are magnificent and such a vast variety of trees, gardens, lawns and floral beds. Beautifully planned and maintained. I felt immersed in nature, it was so calming.

Well maintained Garden. The gardens are vibrant and beautifully designed, especially during the Carnival of Flowers — it feels like walking through a painting! There’s plenty of open space for picnics, walking tracks, a great playground for kids, and lots of shady spots to relax. The atmosphere is peaceful, clean, and family-friendly. Perfect place to unwind, take photos, or enjoy a day out in nature. Highly recommend visiting if you’re in Toowoomba! 🌸🌳✨

Visited the Toowoomba Flower Festival at Queen’s Park — it was crowded but absolutely beautiful! The gardens were perfectly maintained, full of colour, and the whole place had such a cheerful vibe. Loved that it’s dog-friendly too. Hats off to everyone who worked hard to make it look this amazing! 🌼

It's a wonderful time in Toowoomba. Gardens throughout the town are full of vibrant flowers and creativity. Lots to see and do in Queens Park, from shopping at the local farmers markets, going to the amusement park, winding through the maze or strolling through the park. I highly recommend Toowoomba's Carnival of Flowers 💐

This is a stunning, well maintained park. There are trees planted along all of the paths offering shaded areas, and the lawns are kept neat and tidy. The Flower Festival really makes great use of the garden beds in September and October, and the option of various playgrounds here is appealing. There are wide open spaces to kick around a ball in and various paths to get around the vast park area with. A beautiful spot.

Beautiful location. Visited in October so was a bit after the peak time of the Carnival of Flowers. Garden displays were still amazing in the range of plants and colours. Is a beautiful oasis to visit at any time of the year.

Fortunate to have a break from the hospital to enjoy the beautiful Flower festival!! Thank you to all who put in so much effort. It is uplifting, inspiring and grounding.

A true jewel in the heart of Toowoomba. Beautiful manicured and maintained garden with an abundance of topiary and flowers as well as stunning aged trees. Well worth a visit especially in spring. Highly recommended.

A must see visit in the city centre as part of the Carnival of Flowers and generally. Lovely spot to sit, relax, have a picnic and just enjoy the beautiful nature and fragrant flowers. Tip: I recommend parking close by at Secure Parking, 183 Herries St ($7 for the day) during the event.

This park really packs it in! There are incredible floral displays, tightly trimmed to and majestic trees! You will find a bit of whimsy mixed with practicality as you wander this city-square sized park!

Laurel Bank Park in Toowoomba is a sensory delight and a local treasure—especially for flower lovers and families. Here's what makes it shine: Floral Spectacle - Famous for its springtime displays during the Carnival of Flowers, with tulips, cherry blossoms, and themed garden beds that draw crowds and cameras. - The Scented Garden, designed with input from the Downs Association of the Blind, features raised beds of fragrant herbs and blooms for an immersive experience. Play and Relaxation - A recently upgraded playground includes inclusive equipment like adaptive swings, climbing walls, and nets. - Wide lawns, shaded picnic areas, croquet greens, and water features make it perfect for a leisurely afternoon. Community and Charm - Hosts events like the Carnival Parade and Devonshire teas at the Croquet Club. - Interactive art, animal-shaped topiaries, and sculptures add whimsy and character throughout the park. Accessibility and Amenities - Easy parking, clean toilets, and nearby cafés like Urban Designs make it visitor-friendly. - Dogs are welcome, and the park’s compact layout makes it easy to explore without feeling rushed. Historical Roots - Donated in 1932 by Samuel George Stephens, known as “the man of flowers,” who personally cultivated the land before gifting it to the city. If Queens Park is Toowoomba’s grand stage, Laurel Bank Park is its intimate garden theatre—bursting with color, fragrance, and community spirit.

We visited during the carnival of flowers, we had our dog with us and it was so good to be able to enjoy a walk around and have our dog welcomed as well. Thanks Toowoomba. Love your work, looked great and smelled wonderful.

A beautiful time of the year for the Laurel Bank Park when the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers are on. The parks gardens are transformed into children's book and movie characters. There is so much to see and photograph.

Wow first time ever visiting toowoomba flower display and it is now definitely on our comeback to place list for the flower shows every year simply the best displays in qld and a must visit if you are in toowoomba at this time of year. Unfortunately my photos dont do it any justice.

Great old theatre with a wonderful tech crew and great backstage facilities. Thank you for the hand made cookies from the friends of The Empire! All of us in the Music Of The Night team really enjoyed performing at this theatre and to the beautiful people of Toowoomba!

Beautiful building, well run venue with lovely ushers at each door entrance. The seating is generous & comfortable plus the sound quality was actually pretty good. Lovely experience to visit & see a show.

A beautiful art deco theatre, very classy and a very proud asset of the city. Seating was comfortable, leg room between rows was sufficient to generous and the view of the stage was easy. Fabulous atmosphere, volunteer staff were friendly and helpful. Thank you Toowoomba!

Easy to get to. Easy to get in and out of. Have bar to buy drinks that you can take in. Can see the stage from any seat you purchase, no bad seats. Overall the Empire Theatre is a good night out.

An iconic Art Deco venue, The Empire is the largest regional theatre in Australia, with a current capacity of 1,565 seats. It features a proscenium arch with colour-changing illumination, along with a classic facade. The building originally opened in 1911 as a cinema and was rebuilt as a theatre in 1933 after a fire that destroyed the original building. The theatre was restored in 1997 by the architectural firm Hassell to integrate modern technical facilities into the historic building.

Not much space to move around and we were not aloud to go out our door 12 for the toilet that was right there and the bar shut far to early well before the show was finished.

Attended THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT. Absolutely brilliant. The atmosphere was electric. I doubt anyone left dissatisfied. Band & singers completed a very unique might to remember 9.5 🤩.

Great displays of different machinery and trucks. It's not very big, about a 15 minute walk around. No aircon in the room, just big industrial fans that blow hot air. It's not worth the $8 for admission if you don't live in the area, a Gold coin donation would be more suited.

Lunch was lovely at the Cafe. Nice to walk around the park.

Great place. Lots to see. Good cafe. Lots of seating inside and out. Very polite staff. Heaps of parking. Worth a visit 🙂

Took grandaughter to library for storytime. Bathrooms are very clean and accessible. I liked the cafe there better when it was run by the council.

Lovely service from the ladies...nice place to grab something to eat look at the library and take a look down memory lane with the old trucks and machinery...

Loved it,,had such a wonderful time.. Amazing place,,will b back ,,great Cafe,& the lake was beautiful..

Cool, friendly, and informative :) Lots of parking even a special area for caravans and motorhomes. They have an information centre as you first walk in with pamphlets of every major and minor area of Queensland. There are a few display cases of locally made or produced crafts and food products. I purchased some local honey which Im excited to try out! There’s a library connected to the main lobby plus a cafe and the museum to the other side. Definitely recommend stopping in if you’re traveling through the area or if you just want to know more about the Lockyer Valley :)

What a great place to grab your travel ideas. In Gatton, right next to Lake Apex. You’ll find maps, local experiences, gifts and local produce. Friendly knowledgeable staff available to point you in the right direction. Cafe on-site. Transport Museum and Art Gallery also within the building.

Delicious jam, chutney, honey, award winning spice mix and small goods sold in the mini glass display cabinet. I buy some every time I visit.

Spoke to a young lady, Lucette (forgive the spelling if wrong). Outstanding service and incredibily helpful. I cannot recommend this info service enough. This has to be your first stop in Gatton.

Great information centre, museum and cafe. Visited twice and enjoyed it and the beautiful surroundings. Lake Apex and the building is great.

Nice

Not a lot of info available in the centre for visitors to the area.

Family day out.... Pfff

Plenty of off street parking even for caravans. Lovely staff, clean amenities and close to a small playground area. Lots of little local treats. My favourites are the crows nest drinks and Pittsworth confectionery. Lots of info also on local things to do and visit.

Very friendly people and of many talents. He knows who he is 😁 Made cappuccino then on info desk AMAZING WORK 👏

Nice building with plenty of souviners on sale. I really liked the dog parking, it was a nice touch

Massive thank you to Tracey for your help this morning as we plan our trip back to Toowoomba. I appreciate your patience and explanation of the questions I had asked especially your friendly manner. I have been to this information centre in may this year and the staff we all so very helpful and friendly then too.Thank you very much

An excellent place to start your stay in Toowoomba - get all your information brochures and souvenirs in one convenient spot.

We.went there for the first time after seeing from Google search. Food is amazingly delicious and price is also very reasonable. Can recommend for anyone

Beautiful place to stop and relax and stretch your legs or get information that you need or plan your trip around the place. There are experience staff who can help you find what you're looking for. Toilets available.

Wonderful Location, with Amazing Views. Lots of Seating Options. With Large Indoor and Outdoor Dining Areas. Good Menu. Which wasn’t as Expensive as I was expecting. Service is Super Friendly !! Had a Vanilla Malted Milkshake and a Scone, Jam & Cream. Probably the Best Milkshake I’ve ever had !

We recently had the pleasure of dining at Picnic Point Restaurant in Toowoomba with a large group of 20 people. From start to finish, our experience was nothing short of exceptional and the view was amazing. Pre-ordering our meals before arrival made the service smooth and efficient, allowing us to relax and enjoy our time together. The food was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented, and there was a fantastic variety that even the children loved. The wait staff were incredibly helpful and attentive, ensuring our needs were met with genuine care. A special shout-out to Mason, who played a key role in making our visit so enjoyable. His friendly and professional approach truly enhanced our dining experience. We are sincerely grateful for the outstanding service and high-quality food. We highly recommend Picnic Point Restaurant and can’t wait to return for another wonderful meal. Thank you to the entire team for making our gathering memorable!

Inside was cold on a hot day, so we sat outside in the shade with fabulous views. For me the acoustic inside isn't great either, quite loud, but as I said, very nice to sit outside. Staff is very friendly and food was delicious and well presented. I can definitely recommend this place.

Loved our time having breakfast here with a beautiful view 🤌🏼 the staff was so friendly and lovely especially the guy that was cleaning and setting up the tables early morning, loved his vibe 🙌🏾. Our breakfast was yummy definitely coming back next time we’re in Toowoomba 😊

Beautiful location Good food Reasonable prices Due for a renovation Lovely gardens 💙

My best friend and I had lunch here today. The place is quite spectacular, very modern, clean, stylish and spacious inside. Its has a very pleasing and friendly atmosphere. It's beautifully lit and has views that you simply couldn't afford if you had to pay for them. That staff were superb, with unmatchable enthusiasm and friendliness. The food was lovely, delicious, well made and beautifully presented. Downsides - none really, other than a lack of internet enabled food ordering from the table. We got stuck behind someone who simply had no idea what they were doing, and it took her 15 minutes to place her order. That's ridiculous, but not the restaurant's fault. Thanks, Mason, you're awesome! Very, very, highly recommended! 12/10!

Absolutely sensational in every way. Every aspect of my big breakfast was cooked and presented to perfection, I was greeted with a stunning energy from Mason and the coffee is to die for… Thanks team, we’ll be back!

A lovely and enchanting place, perfect for a relaxing walk or taking beautiful photos. We even took a little back way to reach the gardens, which made it feel more adventurous. The only downside was that it was quite busy, so it was hard to get photos without people in the background. Still, it’s a wonderful spot to stop by and enjoy.

Lovely garden! Very tranquil when not busy, avoid during the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers if you want peace! The cherry blossoms are blooming currently which was also a huge bonus (26/09). Parking was slightly problematic with the festival but usually isn’t too bad.

It was a fortunate experience to visit on a weekday. The cherry blossoms were in full bloom, presenting a stunning display of seasonal beauty. With fewer visitors, the surroundings remained peaceful and serene, allowing for an uninterrupted appreciation of the natural scenery. This timing provided an ideal opportunity to capture and enjoy the essence of the garden at its finest.

Visited this place late afternoon on the last weekend (which also happened to be a long weekend) of the Carnival of Flowers, so was very crowded with visitors, picnicers and kids but was still a beautiful place. Not as peaceful and tranquil as it can be at others times i have visited. Wistetia and lillies were in bloom but it looked like the cherry bloosoms may have just finished when we visited in early October. Don't miss a stroll through our own native flora at the Gumbi Gumbi Gardens just around the corner.

Peaceful and relaxing place to walk, sit, talk or meditate, even picnic. There are a few tables near the lake and a covered Pavilion overlooking the lake and gardens. Recommend a visit. Beautifully maintained gardens. Plenty of parking at either entrance. Can be busy in conjunction with festivals, but mostly a great to place to stroll, and enjoy the natural, green 'architecture'. No entry fees. Most walks are flat or modest gradient, some paths have steps, none steep. Toilets at the western boundary.

Wonderful garden, we also visited Queens Park gardens. Between Queens Park and the Japanese Garden it makes the 2 hour drive from Brisbane worth it. Will definitely visit again the future. We actually found this garden to be prettier than some of the gardens we visited IN Japan 😁 both Tokyo and Osaka.

Have been wanting to visit for years and finally got the chance! Absolutely fantastic - and way busier than I expected. So many places to sit and take in the gardens and lovely walking paths.

One of the magnificent 19th Century stately home steads in the Darling Downs. Beautiful gardens and great experience.

Absolutely stunning countryside homestead with beautiful gardens

A beautiful home & surrounding gardens. A credit to the owners

It was fantastic

We had a great time with Sue on our trial ride. The horses were beautiful! Sue was so accommodating to the beginner riders in our group and had exceptional communication over a number of months (due to weather causing us to postpone a few times). Thank you kindly Katie and Sue, we appreciate your patience and hospitality!

Fordsdale is a fantastic place to go trail riding. They have beautiful scenery and horses, and provide amazing customer service. Their horses are extremely well looked after. Sue was kind and helpful. You do not have to be an experienced rider, they go through everything you need to know. I highly recommend Fordsdale.

I have been to every trail riding place within day trip distance of Brisbane/Gold Coast and Fordsdale is by far the best!!! I have come back many times because Sue is always such an attentive and kind host, making sure I'm comfortable and having a good time. Very welcoming to children and the kids love Tip the pup, Zeus the pony and the baby goats. Even got to bottle feed baby goats and see a newborn foal! The views are amazing and it's just magical hanging around the horses running free in such a beautiful, wild place. The horses are happy, healthy and bright-eyed. There are forward going horses and beginner horses, and once Sue got to know my riding level she let me go super fast! :) I've never had such freedom and thrill at any other riding place in Australia. 100% would recommend!

My 3 year old nephew is obsessed with horses and I wanted to take him for a pony ride (on a lead rope) and Fordsdale was the closest place to us. Sue was lovely and patient, even when my nephew got quite scared. (my fault, Sue did mention to me that she had horses and not small ponies, but I though it would still be ok). With some support from his big brother, my little nephew got his courage up and in the end he absolutely loved it. He is now even more obsessed with horses and will no doubt be nagging us to come back. Thanks very much Sue and also to Simone, your beautiful anglo arab mare. She was wonderful.

Our family loved our weekend here. We felt really looked after by Sue, who went over and above in her hospitality, including making sure we were super comfortable in our tents and well fed. We were off grid but did not feel lacking in any way- we are so glad we chose here to unplug. The horses were incredibly calm, well looked after and peaceful, and we also loved the goats. What a lovely time for us and especially the kids ❤️

I stayed for a 2 day horse riding package at Sue's - and had the most amazing time. Sue was a wonderful host (alongside her support team including Pete and Tip the dog!) with great communication before I arrived. I stayed in winter. The weather was beautiful (if a little chilly at night), the tents are very cosy though with everything you need, a roaring camp fire, fabulous food cooked by Sue (no idea how she rustled up such amazing meals so effortlessly) - all set in the most glorious scenery. This is very much 'off the beaten track' and off-grid, but that only added to the experience. I can ride and was looking for a riding holiday that wasn't simply a 'caravan' trail with horses who had lost all spirit... Sue's horses are top-notch. They are all extremely well cared-for, the fittest horses I have ridden in a long time and with a variety of characters. As Sue knows each horse so intimately she chose the perfect horses to ride for my ability, and I was able to experience several rides across a variety of terrain in the surrounding area. Sue is great company and very knowledgable about the area, wildlife - and of course the horses. All-in-all I would have no hesitation in recommending this riding holiday to anyone wanting to properly experience rural Australia on horseback. I'd love to go back one day.

What an amazing experience. Did an overnight package with my 9 year old. Sue is a great and engaging host and we were very well looked after. Amazing horses and goats etc. Highly recommended if you’re after a proper ‘country’ experience.

Unforgettable Experience at Darling Downs Zoo! We had the best day at Darling Downs Zoo! The whole experience was well beyond our expectations — clean grounds, friendly staff, and a wide range of animals you don’t often get to see in a regional zoo. The absolute highlights for us were the lemurs and the giraffes. The lemurs were so lively and fun to watch — full of energy and personality! And the giraffes were simply majestic. Being able to see them up close was a real treat, especially for the kids. It’s clear the animals are well cared for and comfortable in their environments. The zoo layout is easy to follow, with lots of shady spots and areas to sit and enjoy the surroundings. It's perfect for families or anyone who loves animals. You can tell a lot of heart goes into running this place. We’ll definitely be coming back — it’s a hidden gem in the Darling Downs region!

We had a lovely time at the Darling Downs Zoo! It was a fun way to spend the morning/afternoon, even though many of the animals were having a nap when we visited. Still, it was a great experience overall. Pricing was reasonable. No issues with parking. A small suggestion, adding a little coffee spot near the giraffes would be amazing! It’d give visitors a chance to enjoy the epic views (and a caffeine fix) while supporting the zoo even more.

Darling Downs Zoo is such a great place to spend the day! The enclosures are well-kept, the animals look healthy and cared for, and there’s a wide variety to see—from lions and monkeys to reptiles and birds. The layout makes it easy to walk around, and there are lots of shady spots to stop and rest. The staff are friendly and happy to answer questions, which makes the experience even more enjoyable. The only reason I didn’t give five stars is that a few areas could use a little updating, as well as needing maybe extra kiosks or food and drink venders. But overall it’s a wonderful zoo and definitely worth a visit if you’re in the region. Perfect for families, couples, or anyone who loves animals!

Highly recommend visiting this beautiful zoo, the animals are well looked after and with areas maintained, the grounds are reasonably looked after but if that's at the expense of looking after the animals I welcome it. Absolutely worth the money knowing it goes right back into animal welfare. We spent 5 hours wandering around having a break for lunch and going back to see what we missed the first time. Presenters were great at explaining details about the animals too.

My boys and I had an amazing day. Although a big drive from the Gold Coast, in the end it was worth it. Such a peaceful zoo, fantastic views, surrounded by nature. Couldn’t believe the amount of animals there to see. Boys finally got to see lions, we also saw some other animals we had never seen before like the addax and the capybara. Spent the whole day there. Grabbed an ice cream to cool off. We will definitely recommend to other families, and will be back to see the lion cubs all grown up. Thank you Darling Down Zoo! 😊

Dropped in late in the day on a Thursday with only around 90min before close. This was definitely not enough time to see the whole park when one of your group is disabled, but we definitely had a great time regardless Staff were lovely, answering questions, volunteering information, and even showing us 2 day old puggles! The enclosures are nice and large and all of the animals looked very healthy and well cared for. We'll definitely be back for a longer visit.

It really is a hell of a drive both distance and mountain range wise. Not really their fault however, more could definitely be done by the staff to make it actually worth the drive. So many rare animals you don't see at other zoos around Qld especially the large cats however, all you get to see is them sleeping and laying around. There were no shows or interactions at all. Staff should let you interact with some of the smaller or harmless animals such as the capybaras or giraffes etc. My son was so excited to see the capybaras but they were so far away inside a large locked paddock and we could barely see anything when they were laying in the shade. Overall it was a fair price and worth checking out if your in the area but NOT really worth the drive if it's 1.5 hours away or more. Its also great that it's not over commercialised, its much more relaxed and quiet compared to say Australia Zoo at Beerwah but again it is in the middle of nowhere...

Great setup with the BBQ area however it is set on the side of a steep hill so ensure you bring your muscles lol The FAQs say that you are allowed to bring your dogs as long as they are on a leash, yet the owner's dogs were not and were walking around the campground during the whole night barking at anything. Noise restrictions were not policed with other campers being very noisy up past midnight or from 5am in the morning... Having said that the place has huge potential!

Went out for a weekend of camping decided on a powered site to keep the kids tablet and our phones powered. The sites were standard size but it was impossible to bet the tent pegs in the ground where we were just kept hitting rocks..they have kayaks to hire and a private boat ramp.. but it was a pretty expensive weekend as costs were quite high.. they also have fire pits to hire if you want a fire.. the Saturday night got quite rowdy with a lot of noise but most campers were respectful of the 10pm curfew

Camping and depended on what ya used to it was glamping for us.. Nothing fancy just comfortable. Hot showers, school camp like cabins, big open spaces, camp fires ,pets allowed.Great for boating and kyaking. The swimming is a but muddy at 1st but lovely water.Great friendly staff. Not you 4star motel but it's a camp ground,Tidy enough for us

Good old fashioned cabin camping. Not flash but just what the doctor ordered. Staff are great and dogs friendly. Can hire kayak/canoe. Peace and quiet for the weekend.

Nice campsite. Diane was very good with booking our large group. The showers have fabulous showerheads with warm water always. It is a bit dated but it was relatively clean whenever we went. There is ample space and trees and close to Reynolds Creek and Wyaralong dam for some watercraft when Moogerah is low. Games room and tennis court/basketball court was also bonus for our kids. Ample firepits available. Stunning virws and sunset. Flat rate per person makes the fee for kids a bit steep. The campsite is ideal for large groups and it is a bonus that dogs are allowed.

Our family hosted our 2023 Sepelini Fonoti Family Reunion at Camp Moogerah. The drive was beautiful (make sure ur map takes you through ipswich freeway- otherwise its gonna give you a merry go round to gold coast than back to ipswich lol) funny much we were the last to leave and first to arrive haha, We stayed for 2nights and it was totes an experience as in there was Praise nd worship, there were tears, there was stories n laughters, shared pain, singing outbursts, mostly understanding the importance of AIGA (family). Due to QLD weather being super hot in November, it really felt like we were in samoa, walking up and down those hills, huffing n puffing to the toilets or back to th kitchen. They had a commercial kitchen we only fished for knifes haha (we made do). The Staff were amazing the two besties THANK YOU for allowing us to enjoy, relax nd be loud 🤣 Due to privacy below are the only vids i can post hahahah

Amazing camp grounds. Amenities cleaned daily and on-site grounds person. Looking forward to coming back again soon.

A lovely historic house, unfortunately in need of repair. Beautiful gardens. Janet was a great guide. Very nice food in the cafe

Great to be able to visit on a week day. Have wanted to for decades as a very early ancestor worked on the property. Just wonderful that the building has been saved. A great experience.

The Glengallen Homestaed, what a beautiful piece of architecture and history. You can see the beauty of what the Home used to be…. It would be great to see the original home restored to its former glory. But still a great place to visit. There is a cafe onsite to get a quick bite and drink. So glad We made the decision to visit 😀

We recently visited Glengallan Homestead and were truly impressed by the historical beauty of the property. The homestead itself is absolutely stunning—a fascinating glimpse into the past, lovingly preserved with so much character. Walking through the rooms and learning about the history of the building and the families who lived there was the highlight of our visit. It’s clear a lot of care has gone into maintaining and sharing this unique piece of local heritage. Unfortunately, the café was a letdown. The staff seemed quite disorganised and unsure about basic service and menu details, which made the experience less enjoyable. It felt like there was a lack of training or clear systems in place. That said, if you’re interested in Queensland’s history and architecture, Glengallan Homestead is still absolutely worth a visit. Just don’t set your expectations too high for the café, or consider bringing your own refreshments instead. Overall, a wonderful spot to step back in time and appreciate a remarkable part of our region’s story.

This is my first time posting anything but I visited the Glengallan Homestead and Cafe on Sunday and it was AMAZING! The food was delicious and came out fast but honestly we wouldn't of been fussed to wait because we could of sat there for hours just enjoying the view. The Homestead itself is really interesting. If you are interested is heritage buildings don't miss this one! It's setup like a museum, its very easy to find your way arround and you can do it at your own pace. The staff were also super friendly and took their time to answers all our questions, make us feel welcome despite being busy and even tell us a few stories about the place. Highly recommend visiting.

Really great historic place both the homestead and the items on the surrounding properties. We got a nice introduction by the manager and then spent a couple of hours exploring and reading. The homestead is an iconic sandstone mansion, originally built in 1867, was restored from ruin in 2001. It offers a self guided tour and the cafe is welcoming. What I really liked was the acknowledgment of Country and the Traditional Custodians and the story of the Brown Snake Dreaming.

We called in on a Sunday afternoon. Had coffee and scones before looking through the homestead. Great Merlo coffee and the scones were very good. We then wondered over to the homestead. The house is huge, which I found fascinating. There's been a huge amount of restoration completed. However, there are sections that remain to be done. But it's gives you an opportunity to see how the house was built. At 15 dollars each entry, I think it's pretty good value.

Very helpful ladies and obviously part of their community with heaps of Handmade knitted and other goodies to buy at very reasonable prices. We were even invited to go up to the verandah for a good photo of the main street:)

excellent service from volunteer Martin

Thank you to the wonderful lady who helped us with all our questions today. We have a much better understanding of what’s on offer in the area and thoroughly enjoyed the UQ ensemble performing outside at the start of the Jumpers and Jazz festival.

The staff were more than keen to help us get the most out of the things to see and do around Warwick

We are looking for a list of events/things to do in the area to share with our guests. When we go the the 'What's on' link, enter the month and .... nothing, it slips back to the --select-- option. We then call the number on the Website and it rings out with a computerised voice saying 'server error'. We want to promote our local area but that's difficult to do when we cannot access the information. Toowoomba Region, on the other hand, sends us a weekly update with what's on in the region - Markets, exhibitions, events etc. Please improve.

Very disappointing. Closed no one around. Could not get travelling information.

Very helpful and friendly staff.

We stayed here the night before going to a festival - so it was the last room available in the whole city. Our room had a double bed a wardrobe and a sink, and shared a unisex bathroom. That said. I love this building. They have kept all the original detail. My room had excellent insulation (important because it was 6°c overnight) and beautiful silky oak furniture. There is a TV room with tea and coffee facilities, and a beautiful balcony that goes the whole width of the hotel. The bathrooms do not smell! I cannot emphasis this enough. Not only do they not stink of bad aim - they don't smell of aggressive cleaners either. Negatives. The only aircon is in the bar and restaurant - so bring jumpers for wandering the halls. 16 foot ceilings make for a really tall staircase. I recommend using the back stairs because they lead to a lower section of the building. The wooden floor squeak (duh it's a wooden building) and there are obvious repairs that need to be made. I would totally stay here again.

We only went for lunch but the service was friendly and efficient and the meals were plentiful and excellent. Right on the heart of Warwick. Beautiful stained glass windows.

This is a large establishment in an updated old building. There are lots of food and drink options and seating areas in various locations including outdoors. There is parking out the back too. The staff are friendly and helpful.

Room was clean although it was karaoke night and all we could hear till 12am was base and vibration from the speakers below. When we arrived late afternoon the lady that greeted us was rude and would not check us in she had to chase another staff member to do so. Waiting for a drink at the bar was a little long as they walk away and leave them unattended. The kitchen provided upstairs was awful. It was basic although you had to go to the bathroom to fill the kettle and the jug dosent fit under the tap so good luck doing that. The fridge had milk that was out of date and the other fridge was full of mould. I’d sack the cleaner. Website says rooms for $81 although cost was $120

Enjoyed dinner here tonight. We ordered the beef cheeks and the roast, and it did not disappoint. Friendly service too. Thanks guys!

Nice atmosphere but the meals were extremely oily. The seafood basket was not good. The chicken on the chicken burger was way too thick.

Arrived for birthday drinks Saturday afternoon 31st may to no staff to be seen anywhere. 1 of our group had to actually go look for someone to serve us. Atmosphere was horrible and the beer was served in the dirtiest glasses so the beer was flat with no head on them. I did say something but was totally ignored by the staff member. We were planning on having dinner but after flat beer and horrible service we moved onto another pub in warwick.

Amazing experience despite the fact that steam train broke down and we were pulled by old diesel, still awesome and a lot of fun! It was 2 hours round ride from Warwick during Jumpers and Jazz in July festival in Warwick. Tickets were from $30, absolutely worth it!

It was fun to travel on a vintage steam train from Warwick to Goondiwindi. The staff were great, and provided a running commentary. We stopped at Inglewood station, where the Lions Club provided a delicious lunch.

Bought tickets in June for 2x steam train rides, arrived and both days we had the diesel. Turns out they knew for a year that the steam loco was unavailable but the web site still said "steam, and after every effort diesel". It should have said "It's the diesel because our steam loco has been busted for ages". Staff were polite but confused - our afternoon ticket said "Sausage sizzle after the trip" and I confirmed this with a lady behind the counter. We returned from the trip - everything packed away, so sorry better luck next time. Not entirely happy with the experience, we won't be back.

We rode the train from Warwick to Clifton and back for lunch. Unfortunately no steam train due to fire hazard issues but great fun anyway. Recommend a trip to anyone.

A huge shout out to the crew and volunteers of the amazing steam train journey to Wallangarra I took this Sunday. Courteous, professional and highly knowledgeable, you could not ask for better stewards of this rail line and its history. Thank-you!

Awesome and fun train ride Ive only done 2hr short trips .

This was a last minute booking and it was a fabulous way to spend the afternoon. I'll definitely be booking a longer train ride in the future.

This is an awesome track, did a champions ride day here last week. First time at the track and the guardians really looked after me and moved me up to the group I needed to be in. Very well run, fully recommend this track to anyone who is serious about riding on tracks. Best one in SEQ.

Went here for round 4 of the Australian Super Bikes. What a credit to the management of the site. Toilets cleaner than you could believe even the dreaded portable loose. A variety of food stalls, pizza, sausage sizzle, cafe at the pits. Pricing was reasonable. Would do it again, thanks Morgan Park.

Went out for the Australian Superbikes event and loved it. What a great regional track and great people 👍

Great venue. Toilet facilities could be improved. Cafe was good. Prices & menu were ok. More tables & chairs could be added.

The canteen is good reasonably average priced The track is good. Grandstands make for great viewing in one side and the hill on the other. Overall a pretty good venue

Track view from the pits very limited.. Good amenities for pit crews. Toilets well above average. Crew garages pretty much the norm with other tracks. The day was very wet so not much track time...

Well signed and easy to navigate to get to track. Well laid out , plenty of facilities for all and a great cafe with food at more then reasonable prices and plenty of flavour. Plenty of spectator viewers places to see dome great track actions. Highly recommended

Called in for lunch. Allan and staff were very busy but the wait time for both service and meal was minimal. Great hamburger and the hand brake had pumpkin soup which she enjoyed. Staff are so helpful and go out if their way to make sure all are catered for. Well done.

A beautiful country place to relax in a caravan. Good size sites for caravan. Cafe is great. It is so lovely to be surrounded by nature and listen to the birds. The birds are great to feed in the front of the cafe. Certainly recommend it.

Stopped into the cafe after going to the waterfall and had such a delicious meal! We were extremely impressed with the sizes of the breakfast burger and the sweet potato fries were delicious.

Had an amazing experience in the cafe today. Excellent service, yummy food and lucky with the weather. Would like to say thank you to a young lady Kyla who works in the cafe for being very kind, smiling and providing very high standard customer service

Me and my son had our first ever Camping trip here. I don't know if we were lucky to choose this as our first experience or if every other paid venue is just as nice but we are totally hooked into Camping now. For the entire stay, my son didnt need his iPad or TV or anything of that sort. He was totally captivated by the amazing views. Lots of beautiful birds around, a big cattle farm just next to the camp sites (can see them early morning), Queen Mary Falls just 15 mins walk away (with a 4yr old) and the clean and calm embrace of nature are an absolute treat. This will undoubtedly be a Father-Son weekend get-a-away for me and my son for years to come. If you are a new camper or just testing the waters... This is where you start!

Loved the falls and the bird feeding, but the guy taking orders at the cafe made me feel like I was such hard work because I asked for a hot dog my kids were going to share to be cut in half and no onions and mustard. Look, I get that hospo is a tough gig and you get some high maintenance customers but that’s a pretty low level request that keep the kids happy.

I lost my iPhone on the roadside near the park while participating in the 350km Red Bull Race the Sun run. Apple Find My Phone showed it sitting in a ditch 1.5km from Queen Mary Falls Caravan Park & Cafe. I rang the caravan park in a panic and Allan picked up. Without fuss he jumped in his ute, drove down the highway, walked the verge and called back 20 minutes later with my phone in hand – then offered to post it to Sydney because I’d already left town. No drama, just genuine help. If Allan puts this much effort into rescuing a stranger’s phone, you can trust he’ll look after paying guests. Thanks again Allan – you saved my photos, data and a week’s worth of hassle.

Nice little look out, good views. Quick (15 metre)level walk from car park

Park right next to the lookout, isn't much (no bathrooms or tables) around but it's peaceful and the sound of the water fall is absolutely worth it

Lookout is right next to the carpark. Nothing much around. Mobile reception for me is non existent. Had to go back to Queen Mary's to reconnect.

Quick easy, wheelchair access from the road. A small picnic table for lunch but no toilets here. The view from the platform to the fall os beautiful and well worth the stop.

A very interesting little waterfall visible just metres from the parking lot. No walking trails, stairs or long inclines.. So much to look at in this waterfall, with drops splitting several times before hitting the creek below.

Another beautiful waterfall! The sounds are so soothing. We had a day trip exploring.

Great view and you can park right next to the viewing platform. Parking is on the side of the road, but there is plenty of space.

Cheese tastings here are $10. Would have been nice if they offered a Seniors discount. I would have preferred the condiment tastings to be in tiny containers rather than on wooden sticks. After our tasting, we chose a couple of cheeses and ordered a platter for 2 which was huge and included a freshly baked bread roll and lots of fruit. Washed down with wine. They have an amazing array of condiments here with a variety of different flavours. We bought a few. Our host was lovely. In hindsite I think that the cheese tastings should be waived if you purchase a platter or say over $50 of goods.

If you want food, stop here! We were heading to lunch elsewhere, keen to check out the cheeses.. & saw the food! Not to be distracted (even though we were!), we ordered a ploughman's platter. And coffee. And a cheese tasting board. Bonus points for it being pet friendly, our doggo made new friends! Make sure you take your esky, the cheeses you bring home will appreciate it!

First time doing a cheese tasting. I'm not a huge fan of cheese, but things you do for your partner 😉 I'm glad I did it.. was $20 for 2 people. We walked out with the snowflake cheese and a red capsicum relish. Was a cute little shop and highly recommend! My partner said the snowflake cheese brought back memories from his childhood. 🧀

Enjoyed the cheese tasting plate and explanation sheet. Have been to other cheese tasting and feel this was one of the better set ups. Very well priced and lots of options. The overall cost of the cheese was reasonable and have a variety of sample packs you can buy too. Cosy fireplace that adds to the atmosphere when it’s cold outside. We didn’t eat, but the food being delivered to the other tables around us looked good!

Stopped here for lunch. The ploughman’s platter was delicious. Kids had a toastie and they loved them too. Dogs are not only allowed here but are made to feel very welcome.

Such a fun cheese tasting board with complementary condiments. Absolutely gorged ourselves with our 3 favourite cheeses for dinner that night. Not a leftover in sight!

We did the cheese tasting as well as purchased a cheese variety pack. Loved being able to try the cheese before buying as we were able to figure out our favourites.

A popular place to stop in for a coffee and sweet treat. Generous serve of their famous apple pie with spice apple ice cream. A variety of apple juice flavors to choose from. Lots of seating inside and outside. Toilets and parking on site. Friendly staff.

Suttons Juice Factory is a gem! Their apple pie is hands-down one of the best I’ve ever tasted — warm, flaky, and perfectly spiced. Plenty apple juices to taste, each one bursting with fresh flavour. Super friendly staff and a great spot to grab something delicious and local. Highly recommend!

A must visit for lovers of apple pie. You won’t be disappointed! Husband and I shared a portion and it was enough. The cafe is in a big tin shed which must get very hot in summer but there are fans and an outdoor seating area. Lots of apple-related products for sale.

Today we went back to Suttons, after a 13 year absence, to see if their famous apple pie was still as good as we could remember. YES, the apple pie was still as good as it was 13 years ago woohoo! Unfortunately the whole experience was let down by the awful cappuccino's we ordered with it, instead of cappuccino's we got a mug of warm milk - hence we didn't drink it and they went into the bin. The lady that served us, also cleaned the table and saw that we hardly drank any of it but never asked why we didn't drink the coffees. It was a bummer because when we ordered and asked for each of our coffees to have a double shot, she said that they use Merlo coffee beans and they are really strong and tasty. Despite this we insisted on double shots, I don't know where the shots went but definitely not in our mugs :(. In the end of the day we went there for the apple pie and that was delicious but I wouldn't recommend the coffee, that is if you are used to a strong cup of good coffee and not a warm cup of milk.

A must when in Stanthorpe. This place was recommended to us and it didn't dissapoint. 10/10 best Apple pie I've ever eaten! Homemade ice cream is delicious. Service is fast and staff are lovely and friendly. We will be back 🍎🍏

The staff were impolite, but it was busy. The pies were good, nothing special though. They have a lot of goodies you can buy; soaps, juice, ciders, jams 🍎🍓🍇🫐 The kind of place you only go to once :)

Good place to stop as you pass through Applethorpe/Granite Belt. Coffee was good and I had the Ruben Sandwhich (note that wasn't a standard/classic Ruben as pickels were in the sandwich and was on wholemeal not rye bread). Lots of apple juices to sample and good selection of juice and jams to purchase. Prices were 'moderate ' (no great deals to be had day I was there). Toilets were clean (note only for paying customers. )

Awesome dog show, and a great team of people working here. I got my dog off Matt nearly 6 years ago now and he's been an amazing addition to the family. If you are thinking about becoming a German Shepherd home I can't recommend a Trip to Lawdogs enough.

We got our family dog (bear)from LDA, the service was excellent the dog was even better, I have recommended them to people in the past and would do so going forward for sure!!😁

An informative, interesting 1 hour insight into the training and workings of this dog training facility. The narrative is clear and suitable for adults and children alike. Enjoyed it because it was something different. These are working dogs in training and not trick dogs so it doesn't always go as planned, which adds to the experience.

Went for the truffle discovery, was great to learn about truffles in Australia and watch their trained sniffer dogs in action. Grabbed some truffle oil and honey on the way out and can't wait to try!

Very educational and worth a visit. Great to see the makings of a working dog.

What a wonderful experience. The dog show is worth it and one gets an idea of how patient one needs to be if doing specialist dog training. Also did a very short tour of the truffle nursery and bought some truffle oil. Using the latter in cooking (very small quantities) and it adds amazing taste and complexity to a dish. There is also local honey one can purchase. Definitely pop in if you're in the area. Check the website for opening days as they are not open that often. When we went they were only open on Wednesday and Saturday from 11am. Also check when they do the Alpaca feeding.

WE GOT A PUPPY THERE BEST PLACE TO GET GERMAN SHEPHERDS

Lots of creativity went into creating this attraction. There are 3 mazes, plus mini golf. You all get a riddle to solve too (adults included). The signs around the place are awesome, very comical. If u are in the region, come visit it. Great for kids.

Fabulous! We had the best time! The riddles were fun, spent an hr in the maze trying to find the clues, mini golf was well set up and the songs were hilarious! Highly recommend! Well maintained too!

What a fun experience! The Granite Belt Maze was a great way to spend part of our day in Stanthorpe. Challenging enough to be engaging but not frustrating. Perfect activity for couples or families visiting the region. Well-maintained and good value for money. Mini golf was fun too!

Very pleasant experience with the mazes and putt putt. A lot of fun, well maintained facilities and friendly people to deal with. Love the riddles of course, and the signs are very funny!

This was such a fun and different experience! Being family owned, you could definitely feel the love that has gone into creating the place. I was thoroughly entertained with the hilarious signs everywhere, and the maze experience was fun because you have to find the answer to a riddle. So even though you can just take it casually, when you have the riddle to finish it makes you more excited to get through it. There were smaller mazes too which were super kid friendly and we finished the day with a round of the mini golf which was actually super fun! The place itself was well maintained and looked after, really beautiful and had enough in way of ammenities to feel comfortable. The husband and wife who own it were so friendly and sweet. Definitely recommend giving it a go!

A very fun experience! The riddle to solve whilst traversing the maze was very enjoyable, and the mini golf afterwards was a fun way to cap off this enjoyable afternoon. Staff were super friendly, and everything felt super relaxed and lovely!

Great place to go for a few hours the man and his wife are lovely and my family and I had an awesome time. If you do go make sure to read the signs. I wish the council would promote this place a lot more as there is hardly any signage! The owner said the council won't allow more signs so please go there for a family fun half day and help promote this amazing husband and wife team.

Beautiful drive to get here. A bit of a shop and can buy a coffee & snacks plus lavender products of course. The lady and her granddaughter were great to chat to. There is an area to park your camper/caravan which would be nice and quiet.

Lovely place to stop. They have home produced products. Although we didn't indulge the scones and icecream looked delicious!

Very friendly host and staff!! Great shower and toilet facilities. I would recommend this place to people who wants to relax and enjoy the calmness of nature without the hassel of bring, setting up, and packing away own shower/toilet facilities. They also have nice fire pits you can use and free suply of firewoods! I would also like to share my experience here: The battery went dead for me car on the first night during my stay there. As Mick started the day and drove by my camp, he greeted me and asked how I was going for the first night. I told him that my battery had died and that I might have to ring the road site assistance to come and change my batter for me. Mick kindly helped me checked the status of my battery and jumped started my car. He recommended me to go to Stenthorpe to buy a new battery and offered to swap it for me; what a wonderful guy! I eventually drove to Warwick to find a Supercheap Auto to sort out my battery since I wanted to visit some places and needed to get some supplies anyway. Overall, the 5-day stay experience is exerllent. Highly recommended!!

In my honest opion I have more lavender in my pot puri in my dunny. This place is a complete waste of time and not worth the diversion off the highway. The most exciting thing about this place is avoiding the the pot holes on the driveway.

We camped here over the Easter break. The owners are very friendly and helpful and the grounds were well maintained. There is a toilet and shower block within a minute or so walk of the farthest camping site. Only missing a communal camp kitchen, however at the price point it is and considering how much room we had available to us, it was well worth not having that amenity. There wasn't a small designated space and we felt far enough away from other campers.

We were greeted by a lovely elderly lady at the door. That was lovely. The gift shop was cute. I loved their Aprons and bought Lavender earl grey tea. It is so nice to sip at night and relax. Thankyou for this brew. Will visit again 😊

A lovely cafe and gift shop tucked away in the countryside. The scones were delicious. Prices were very reasonable for a family run business. Had a homely feel with a cat and dog roaming around and the owner is always up for a chat!

First time in Stanthorpe, a beautiful park can walk around,lovely walking paths and a great location.

A very friendly man helped us with great local knowledge. Scribbled on a map all the things he thought we would enjoy visiting. Buy some duck feed and feed the ducks!

If you're looking for friendly, local knowledge and advice on what to see and do around Stanthorpe and the surroundingarea, you'd be hard pressed to find nicer, more helpful service anywhere. And... if you're travelling with your fur baby, don't worry, they're very welcome and may be treated like royalty too.

Lovely ducks to say hello too a peaceful park to eat lunch. You can purchase duck food at the information centre for $2 a bag....please don't feed them breads and rubbish.

Really nice, no complaints. You can fish the lake! Nice area for the family and kids to run around. Snacks, drinks and clean facilities. Friendly volounteers. My little one didnt want to leave, restful stop and not bad coffee.

Gentlemen Glen & ladie (forget her name) both are star 🌟 of this information centre we very polite & so much helpful as we came here for Apple festival. Both explained very well with details of step by step to go places around Stanthorpe. Yes thank you for duck food for feeding ducks our kids enjoyed a lots with ducks at river & sharing grapes 🍇 too

The volunteer was a huge help in giving us idea of things to do in Stanthorpe. With maps and brochures it helped make our visit as good as it was. Located right next to the park with the giant thermometer.

Absolutely wonderful. Great atmosphere, great stories but even better great wine. Got the vintage Chardonnay even though I'm not a white wine person! So happy and can't wait to come back!

Made to feel very welcome. Sonja gave us such a lovely run down of their history in Stanthorpe and it was oozing with a passion to produce quality wines. Beautifully setting. Looking forward to our next visit.

Sonya is such a wonderful host and made us feel so welcome . The lab tour and how they harvest and started the place is so interesting and personal . The wine is beautiful and we went home with a dozen

It is a must-see winery! Friendly and knowledgeable owner Grant let us feel very welcome. The wine is excellent and the variety is so big that everyone will find something for themselves. Lovely cellar door with wine barrels and processing tanks inside, overlooking vineyards together with wine testing and great host make our experience very enjoyable. For me Casley Mount Hutton was the best winery I've visited so far in Stanthorpe, strongly recommend to add to your bucket list while you are there.

Our fav winery we visited. The owners/ winemakers were wonderful people who went out of their way to make it a great experience. The best part was the behind the scenes tour of how wine is actually made. So fascinating.

Warmly welcomed and nice experience. Must try

Some of the best wines in Queensland. A great range available of reds and whites.