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 The South East Queensland region consists of a number of smaller areas which are, heading north to south, from the coast to the hinterland and beyond.
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> Toowoomba & Golden West
Visit Toowoomba and the Golden West Region Qld
 Explore the Western Downs, Toowoomba and the Darling Downs.
In the heart of South East Queensland Country is Toowoomba, situated on the crest of the Great Dividing Range. An easy hour drive south of this area, and you are in Steele Rudd Country. Throughout the shires of Cambooya, Pittsworth and Millmerran explore the pioneer history and writings of Arthur Hoey Davis.
North into the Eastern Downs you will explore galleries, nurseries, host farms, bed and breakfasts and museums. Drive the designated Tourist Drives through Crows Nest, Rosalie, Jondaryan, Dalby and the Bunya Mountains.
 West of Toowoomba you can broaden your horizons in the Western Downs region. This expansive area covers the shires of Chinchilla, Murilla, Taroom, Tara, Waggamba, Balonne, Bendemere, Bungil, Wambo, Waroo, Millmerran and the towns of Roma and Goondiwindi. Your experiences here will be wide and varied from nature based activities like bushwalking and birdwatching to warm, hearty country cuisine and hospitality.
Adventure activities for this region include:
Exploring Aboriginal wells, historical displays in the regional galleries and the magnificent Aboriginal cave art displays in Carnarvon Gorge National Park.
The region is dotted with high quality farm stays where you can simply relax or get involved in the everyday activities of farm life.
 Fish the lakes north of Toowoomba or experience inland fishing at its best throughout the river network of the Western Downs. Fish the great rivers including the Condamine, Balonne, Macintyre and Moonie Rivers.
Explore the eleven wineries and many award winning restaurants throughout the region.
You will be following the footsteps of Ludwig Leichhardt and Sir Thomas Mitchell as you too explore the Toowoomba & Golden West Region. The region has strong links with the old Cobb & Co. coach routes. Visit Cobb & Co. Museum, Cobb & Co. Changing Station, Miles Historical Village, Dogwood Crossing and The Roma Big Rig amongst other attractions.
 Amongst the best off road terrains are tracks near Crows Nest and around Taroom in the northern Western Downs.
Carnarvon Gorge, the Bunya Mountains, The Palms, Crows Nest and Ravensbourne National Parks contain rainforest climates, vegetation and wildlife.
For more information regarding Queensland National Parks and reserves go to Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service.
If travelling to Queensland have a look at Queensland Holidays.
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