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Crows Nest Falls

Natural Attractions

Crows Nest Falls

Just half an hour's drive from Toowoomba, Crows Nest Falls can easily be combined with a visit to nearby Ravensbourne National Park. Weeping bottlebrush, river she-oak and forest red gum line watercourses while dry vine scrubs grow in sheltered gullies where soil and moisture accumulate at the Falls, a prominent feature of Crows Nest National Park. After good rain, water tumbles through eucalypt forest along a series of boulder-strewn cascades, before plunging 20 metres over Crows Nest Falls into a waterhole surrounded by steep, granite cliffs. The Falls are a haven for native birds and provides many opportunities for birdwatchers. Wildflowers, including the rare Acacia granitica, flourish in the shallow, rocky soils and provide colourful displays in spring and summer. Explore Crows Nest Creek, the falls and the Valley of Diamonds by following walking tracks that start at the picnic ground. Lookouts provide lovely views. Seasonal wildflowers provide interest for photographers and naturalists, and spotlighting for nocturnal native animals can be rewarding. Picnic and camping areas are provided (a camping permit is required). The campground includes unpowered sites for tents and caravans. Showers, toilets, barbecues, tables, water and firewood are also provided.

Crows Nest QLD

19 km away

Crows Nest National Park — Image credit: Tourism and Events Queensland

National Parks and Reserves

Crows Nest National Park

Discover spectacular scenery, granite outcrops, a scenic waterfall and eucalypt forest remnants in Crows Nest National Park on the edge of the Great Dividing Range. Few places have such a wonderful variety of eucalypt trees from gums to stringybarks, bloodwoods and ironbarks, delighting the amateur naturalist. The park is a haven for wildlife including platypus, swamp wallabies, echidnas, bandicoots, lace monitors, birds, and the brush-tailed rock-wallaby, which is vulnerable to extinction in Queensland. Discover Crows Nest Falls, on the Crows Nest Falls Lookout track, where water plunges 20 metres over steep granite cliffs. Extend the original 2.1 kilometre circuit by adding the Kauyoo Loop to The Cascades, Kauyoo Pool and Bottlebrush Pool, where you're able to take a dip on a hot summer's day. Continue to adventure 4.5 kilometres to Koonin lookout for a glistening birds-eye-view over the Valley of Diamonds and spot brush-tailed rock-wallabies, rosellas and fantails. Stay overnight in the small bush camping area to watch nocturnal bandicoots and gliders at night. Book camping in advance.

Crows Nest QLD

22 km away

Visitors of all ages enjoy The Palms Circuit. — Image credit: Queensland Government

National Parks and Reserves

The Palms National Park

Tucked away in the hills east of Cooyar, The Palms National Park is a gem worth making an effort to visit. Small in size, but big in nature, this tiny patch of rainforest is filled with impressive piccabeen palms, towering fig trees and a rich suite of birdlife. At the heart of The Palms is an impressive stand of piccabeen palms clinging to a waterlogged depression and surrounded by a variety of other vegetation types. Wildlife finds refuge in the forest where it is moist, and thrives at the junction between different forest types. The Palms is a great place for a stopover en-route to the Bunya Mountains, or when driving between Cooyar and Yarraman. Enjoy a picnic lunch and then follow the short walk that encircles the palm forest—palms one side, dry vine forest on the other. Admire piccabeen palms, a large strangler fig, bunya and hoop pines, and buttressed trees along the track and boardwalks through the rainforest. Look for grey-headed flying-foxes roosting in the palm trees above the creek in summer, or on the ground for noisy pittas and black-breasted button-quails during winter and spring.

Cooyar QLD

22 km away

Benarkin State Forest — Image credit: Qld Govt

Natural Attractions

Benarkin State Forest

Benarkin State Forest on the Blackbutt Range is a great spot to picnic, fish, spot platypus or hike or ride on forest trails. Explore the unsealed 16 kilometre scenic forest drive, which leads off the D'Aguilar Highway, through rainforest, hoop pine plantations and eucalypt forests containing blackbutt, tallowwood, white mahogany, gums and ironbark's to small flats beside the inviting waters of Emu Creek. Spend the night here in one of two camping areas, featuring large, open grassy areas. Find a site that suits your needs as sites cater for a range of camping experiences from tents to caravans and motorhomes. You can bring your family pet (on a leash) to Clancys camping area. You can walk or ride mountain bikes, or horses on the Bicentennial National Trail, the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail or on formed roads and tracks; except where signed or when access is restricted due to timber harvesting activities. You can also ride trail bikes in some parts of the park. Image credits: Qld Govt

Nanango QLD

30 km away

Coomba Falls — Image credit: SBRC

National Parks and Reserves

Coomba Falls

Coomba Falls, at Maidenwell, is an exceptionally beautiful place, featuring a deep natural swimming hole and striking granite cliffs. The water is icy most of the year, so it's the ideal site to cool down on a hot day. Located just a few kilometres from the heart of Maidenwell, picturesque Coomba Falls provides the ideal setting for a picnic and a day of swimming and relaxing. It's also a lovely spot for photography and bird watching. Coomba Falls is located just two kilometres from town where you can enjoy a coffee or lunch at Maidenwell Trading Post, or kick back on the veranda of the Maidenwell Hotel for a refreshing drink and pub meal.

Maidenwell QLD

35 km away

Slab Cottage — Image credit: 2007

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Highfields Pioneer Village

You'll marvel at the large collections of 40,000 shells, antique radios and the vintage machinery, alongside the Blacksmith Shop and intriguing Boot Repair Shop, all at the Highfields Pioneer Historical Village. You'll find everything in working order, including the 1912 Marshall Portable Steam Engine which is used to drive the vintage machinery on special days such as the Easter Vintage Festival. The 1928 Dennis Fire Engine on display is one of the original Toowoomba Fire Trucks. The 1925 Model 'T' Ford Truck was restored in the restoration workshop at the Village in 1993, and is one of many vintage vehicles on display. The B.J. Palmer Boot Repair Shop is a real piece of local history and is a reminder of time when life was much simpler. Billy Tea and Damper served with butter and Golden Syrup is available everyday from 10am to 4pm. Run entirely by volunteers, dedicated to preserving the history of the Darling Downs for future generations!

Highfields QLD

36 km away

St Anne's Church exterior — Image credit: Anglican Church of Toowoomba St James'

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

St Anne's Anglican Church in Highfields

Visit this stunning modern church in the heart of Highfields, built in 2016, with a light-filled spacious interior and peaceful landscaped gardens. The church is open regularly for Sunday services and events as listed. This church is available for weddings, baptisms and funerals by appointment. The community hall is popular with local groups and can be hired at reasonable rates. Car boot sales are held quarterly.

Highfields QLD

38 km away

Experience Somerset - Toogoolawah Pictures - Alexandra Hall — Image credit: Experience Somerset/ Somerset Regional Council

Entertainment Venues

Toogoolawah Pictures

A real country picture theatre boasting authentic canvas seats, with the modern digital cinema experience. Operated at the Alexandra Hall by the Toogoolawah Progress Association, the pictures are generally held fortnightly on a Saturday night. Enjoy a tasty treat with a snack bar onsite, serving fresh popcorn, hotdogs and movie snacks at affordable prices.

Toogoolawah QLD

39 km away

The Condensery | Somerset Regional Art Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Condensery - The Somerset Regional Art Gallery

The Condensery Somerset Regional Art Gallery is a unique cultural precinct, formerly home to the Nestle condensed milk factory packing facility in Toogoolawah, Queensland. It was officially opened to the public on Wednesday 2 December 2015. The Condensery is a producer and presenter of contemporary visual arts content and is committed to showcasing work by living artists that diversifies the experiences, knowledge and capacity of the community and visitors. Through the presentation of exhibitions, arts education and public programs, The Condensery has become a creative and cultural hub for community and visitors alike. Owned and operated by Somerset Regional Council, the gallery supports local creatives through employment and exhibitions, and provides access to creative development opportunities for all.

Toogoolawah QLD

39 km away

Welcome to BlissOut Holistic Wellness Hub, align your body, mind, and spirit. "Love your Skin" — Image credit: Carine Cuyvers

Spas and Retreats

BlissOut by CC Holistic Wellness Hub

BlissOut by CC is a holistic wellness brand offering complementary modalities for aligning the body, mind, and spirit. Reflexology for hands, and feet, supporting the client's physical and emotional well-being. Breath technique exploration & sit with silence meditation facilitation. Handcrafted artisan skincare, formulated with mature and sensitive skin in mind. Bowen therapy, a non-invasive remedial body technique using subtle moves on the body. Wellness support products. Weekend wellness events.

Toogoolawah QLD

39 km away

Moore Soldiers Memorial Hall — Image credit: Experience Somerset/ Somerset Regional Council

Shopping and Markets

Moore Hall Markets

There is nothing like a leisurely stroll through a country market, brimming with artisan wares and homemade goods. There's always plenty of treasures and treats to take home from markets in Somerset for the freshest produce, original handmade items and friendly country hospitality. The Moore Hall Markets are held monthly.

Moore QLD

40 km away

Elouera@Somerset

Spas and Retreats

Elouera@Somerset

Discover your path to Wellness and Rejuvenation at Elouera@Somerset Remedial Massage Clinic. Located on-site at the Toogoolawah Motel in the picturesque Somerset Region. Remedial Massage and Beauty Treatments Include: Remedial Massage, Work and Sport Injury, Hot stone, Pregnancy massage, Lymphatic Drainage, Cupping, Deep Relaxation. Facials, Waxing and Tinting. The clinic offers a sanctuary for Rejuvenation, Healing and Relaxation. Their experienced Therapist is dedicated to providing treatments tailored to your unique needs. They extend your wellness to include aromatherapy supplies for home care. Discover a place where every treatment is designed to revitalize the Body, Mind, and Spirit. Associated member: Australian Traditional Medicine Society. Bookings essential.

Toogoolawah QLD

40 km away

Family Friendly Walks — Image credit: Ottaba Llamas

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Ottaba Llamas

Llamas are unique animals, each with their own character and personality. Ottaba Llamas was established in 2010 and offers you the opportunity to take your own llama for a trek through their beautiful area. Their friendly llamas will be your companions as you lead them along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail near Esk for our Llamas and Lattes walk. A great activity to do with the family, whether it be a walk along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail at Ottaba or Llamas and lattes walk at Esk or Linville. They have a llama to suit everyone. You can arrange a time for a Llama Encounter/Farm visit- where you can meet their various camelids - Llamas, Alpacas, and their Camel, as well as the usual farm animals - donkey, mini goats, cattle, horses, sheep, chickens, and turkeys. They cater to groups as well as being mobile and able to bring Llamas to schools, universities, aged care, weddings, parties, and their new mobile Llamas and Lattes.

Ottaba QLD

41 km away

The Farmers & Makers in the Farm shop in the shop front at the property — Image credit: Somerset Regional Council

Agritourism

Cumquats Australia Farm Shop & Distillery

Cumquats Australia is a farm-based visitor destination located at Cressbrook in Queensland's Brisbane Valley, near Toogoolawah and the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. Operating from a working family farm, the property combines a beef cattle enterprise with an orchard of more than 500 cumquat trees, a commercial ginger crop, an on-site distillery and a farm gate shop. Visitors can learn about the cultivation and processing of cumquats and ginger, and discover how farm-grown produce is transformed into a range of value-added products, including preserves, liqueurs and gin. The farm provides a direct connection between agricultural production and small-batch food and beverage manufacturing. The property's gin and liqueurs are crafted using fruit grown on the farm, while future production plans include eau de vie and brandy made from fruit harvested from the orchard. This paddock-to-bottle approach enables visitors to experience the complete journey from crop production through to finished product. Several of the property's fermented alcohol products have been developed and fermented on-site in collaboration with the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) at The University of Queensland. This collaboration has supported the application of research-based fermentation methods and product development processes. Through farm experiences, tastings and retail sales, visitors gain insight into speciality fruit production, regional food and beverage manufacturing, and the agricultural heritage of the Brisbane Valley.

Cressbrook QLD

43 km away

Experience Somerset- Esk RSL Military Museum — Image credit: Experience Somerset/ Somerset Regional Council

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Esk RSL Military Museum

The Esk RSL Sub Branch museum shares the stories of Australia's military history with locals and visitors to the town of Esk. Take a step back in to history with the extensive collection of military memorabilia and the commissioned mural. Learn about the local military history from the local volunteers.

Esk QLD

45 km away

Somerset markets- Esk Country Markets — Image credit: Somerset Regional Council

Shopping and Markets

Esk Country Markets

There's nothing like a leisurely stroll through a country market, brimming with artisan wares and home made goods. There's always plenty of treasures and treats to take home form markets in Somerset for the freshest produce, original handmade items and friendly country hospitality. The Esk Country Markets are held every Saturday morning at Pipeliner Park in Esk.

Esk QLD

45 km away

Fisher's Lookout

Natural Attractions

Fisher's Lookout

Visitors to the Bunya Mountains can enjoy the spectacular outlook from recently completed viewing facilities. This fabulous 350 square meter elevated viewing platform provides a fantastic vantage point to appreciate the beauty of the mountains and provides safer access for more visitors. The lookout is named after Jack Stanley Fisher who owned the Bell property "Lyndhurst". The lookout is named after Jack Stanley Fisher who owned the Bell property "Lyndhurst". Take a walk from the picnic area to Fisher's Lookout Circuit Track - it is recommended to leave your car at Fisher's Lookout and walk down the road to begin your walk in the picnic area below the Mowbullan guest house. It is always nice knowing your car is waiting for you once you've climbed back up the mountain! The lookout is also the best place to get mobile and wifi reception on the mountain and a great starting point for the walking track down to the Bony Bonye Bush University. The 'bush uni' in the Bunya Mountains teaches the traditional culture of the Wakka Wakka people and provides a local base for young people to learn about their culture while on Country through stories, ceremonies and dance.

Bunya Mountains QLD

45 km away

Pathway at Pipeliner Park

Parks and Gardens

Pipeliner Park

Pipeliner Park is located along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail in Esk. The park offers a free day use area with public toilet facilities, shaded picnic tables and benches, BBQ facilities, plenty of grass area for picnics, and a children's play area with playground. Bike racks are also available for use.

Esk QLD

46 km away

Esk Visitor Information Centre — Image credit: Somerset regional Council

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Glen Rock Gallery

With a diverse array of art on display throughout the region, you are guaranteed to find something that will excite and revive your creative senses. Visit the Glen Rock Gallery and enjoy a variety of works by artists from Somerset and surrounds. Exhibitions are coordinated by the Somerset Art Society and change monthly. The gallery is housed within the Great Room at the Esk Visitor Information Centre.

Esk QLD

46 km away

Bunya pines, Bunya Mountains National Park — Image credit: TEQ

Natural Attractions

Bunya Mountains National Park

In Bunya Mountains National Park, experience a spellbinding landscape where spectacular bunya pines tower over tall rainforest along a mountain range that rises dramatically from the surrounding plains. Soak up stunning mountain scenery and spot a diverse range of wildlife as you explore on foot. Enjoy the scenery along the Great Bunya Drive to reach the park then set out to explore on foot. Walk through stands of tall bunya pines and feel a sense of connection with the Aboriginal people who for thousands of years celebrated the bunya nut harvest in this area. Discover natural grasslands (locally known as 'balds'). Take your binoculars as you walk to spot some of the park's 120 species of birds. Look for brilliantly coloured Australian king-parrots, crimson rosellas and the blue-decorated bowers of the satin bowerbird. Spotlight at night to spy common ringtail possums and watch red-necked wallabies lazing around the picnic areas. Enjoy amazing views as you laze over lunch in a scenic picnic area, and make time to visit the Bunya Mountains Information Centre. To truly escape everyday life, stay a few days in one of the spacious grassy camping areas. Long cherished by generations of Aboriginal people, who traveled great distances every few years for feasts and celebrations tied to the abundant harvests of bunya 'nuts,' the Bunya Mountains are a worthy destination for all.

Bunya Mountains QLD

47 km away

Watts Bridge Memorial Airfield

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Watts Bridge Memorial Airfield

Watts Bridge Memorial Airfield is located near the town of Toogoolawah in the Somerset region. The original runways and buildings were built in 1942 as part of Australia’s World War II defence program. After the war the airfield was no longer required by the military, so the buildings were removed and the airstrips returned to their previous agricultural use. In the 1980s a small group of dedicated recreational pilots re- discovered the airfield and undertook the enormous task to return the airfield to its original glory. Today the airfield is used by sport and recreational aviators and encourages the public to come along to their events throughout the year.

Cressbrook QLD

48 km away

Queensland Museum Cobb+Co — Image credit: Queensland Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Queensland Museum Cobb+Co

Toowoomba's must-see tourist destination! Part of Queensland Museum and home to the National Carriage Collection, discover a variety of interactive displays, exhibits and heritage trade workshops at Cobb + Co. Immerse yourself in Toowoomba's natural and cultural history and revisit an Australian transport era. Wander through the charming National Carriage Collection and discover how more than 50 horse-drawn vehicles played an important role in Queensland's development. The kids will love The Coach Stop play area. They can become shop attendants in the old Museum General Store, dress up in old fashion clothes or see the world atop a life-sized replica horse. Get your hands on history with a variety of heritage workshops (of 1-5 days) tailored for beginners through to practitioners wanting to polish their skills. Learning a traditional skill (like leadighting, blacksmithing, silversmithing and more) and creating something beautiful and functional by hand is immensely satisfying! Take a break in Cobb's Coffee Shop and try Toowoomba's best scones! Located a just short walk across from Toowoomba's iconic Queens Park.

Toowoomba QLD

48 km away

The Toowoomba Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Toowoomba Gallery

The Toowoomba Gallery is a privately owned space in regional Queensland with a focus on emerging and mid career artists from across Australia. Gallerists Bec and Niki have assembled an incredible collection of artists they believe to be Australia's best and brightest talent, which results in the exquisitely eclectic collection housed in the gallery.

Toowoomba City QLD

48 km away

Interior of St James' Church — Image credit: St James' Anglican Church Toowoomba

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

St James' Anglican Church in Toowoomba

Visit the oldest Christian church still in use in Toowoomba. St James' was dedicated in 1869, and features historic stained-glass windows and pipe organ, and set is in beautiful gardens. The church is open regularly for Sunday services and events as listed. This church is available for weddings, baptisms and funerals by appointment.

Toowoomba City QLD

49 km away

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