So Much To See and Do In Brisbane
Just outside of Brisbane there are various attractions for you to enjoy, located in Brisbane Hinterlands. Take a twenty minute trip to D’Aguilar Range and enjoy this wonderful subtropical haven. From there you can travel to the Valley of the Lakes and South Burnett, where you will come into contact with diverse crops, old fashioned villages and the opportunity to encounter native animals.
Bunya Mountains: This is a region that is full of waterfalls, king parrots and what remains of the bunya pine. Enjoy a 4 kilometre scenic route, from the Dandabah camp area Pine Gorge lookout.
South Burnett: There is everything here from historic timber towns and wineries. Visit Nanango and Kilkivan for the chance to search for gold. There are also great accommodations from Bed and Breakfasts to a Farmstay property.
Booubyjan Homestead: Located near Goomeri, by two Irish brothers, the Clements, in 1847. They originally populated the land with sheep, and eventually cattle. They are open daily for tours, that give you a look into the early years of Queensland’s settlers.
Brisbane Forest Park: Few cities have an attraction such as Brisbane Forest Park on their doorstep with its pristine rainforest, towering trees, cascading waterfalls, deep pools, mountain streams and incredible wildlife. The small settlement of Mount Glorious is a base for forest walking tracks. Wivenhoe lookout,10 kilometres further on has a superb views west to Lake Wivenhoe.
The Walkabout Creek Wildlife Centre in Brisbane Forest Park features a freshwater creek environment populated with water dragons, frogs, platypuses, pythons and fish. The Australian Woolshed, just past Samford re-creates life on sheep station .Shearing demonstrations, ram shows and cattle-dog demonstrations are staged daily, while native animals roam freely around the property.
Daisy Hill State Forest: This is an area of eucalypt forest and acacia scrub. 25 kilometers south of Brisbane, visitors can view the koala from a treetop tower, and watch as they sit comfortable on the tops of the trees.
