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Crows Nest Museum & Historical Village, Qld
Step back in time… at Crows Nest Museum and Historical Village. What an interesting and informative place to visit! There are more than 21 buildings here to explore, and they are packed full of memorabilia of local history. The building and items on display are in good condition and well-cared for by volunteers. The original office of Ray White Real Estate is located here in the form of a beautifully restored shed dating back to…
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Crows Nest Soft Drinks, Qld
Amazingly, Crows Nest Soft Drinks has been operating continuously since 1903! It has always been a family-owned business, currently by the 10th owners, Murray and Tanya Rosenberg. Gosh, we can remember back to a time when most small towns had their own ‘cordial’ factory – they were everywhere. Interestingly, Crows Nest Soft Drinks have a fantastic display of old bottles from a number of these old cordial factories, and we really enjoyed spotting some brands…
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Jandowae, Qld
There is much to see in and around Jandowae. The town has a population of around 740 and is located in the Western Downs Region, Queensland on the traditional lands of the Barunggam People. Jandowae provides the perfect base to explore the wider area. Here are the Points of Interest we enjoyed during our stay: Athlone Cottage Heritage Complex – the old slab hut here was originally built around 1890 and has been restored by…
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Trumpeters Corner – A Soldier Settler Story
Trumpeters Corner is a little-known and quite out of the way Point of Interest, located just 18 km west of the small town of Jandowae. The memorial here is dedicated to the 21 returned soldiers who took up a government offer to work the land situated between Jandowae and Warra, in the Western Downs region of Queensland, Australia. They each received their own parcel of land to work via draws in the land ballots. Unfortunately, whilst…
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Surat, Queensland
You’ll find the town of Surat on the Great Inland Way, around halfway between Roma and St George. It’s a great little town for a stopover if travelling in the region. There is free camping at Fisherman’s Park on the edge of town and a caravan park in town. We really enjoyed the walking path along the Balonne River, perfect after a day of travel. Surat is one of the oldest towns in Queensland’s south-west.…
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Injune, Queensland
Injune is well situated at the base of the Carnarvon Ranges, and brimming with friendly locals – it is a small town that punches above its weight. Injune is a fantastic re-provisioning point if you are travelling north toward Carnarvon Gorge. We recommend you stay a night and don’t just drive on through. It is a fantastic town and the locals are very friendly. You will find the following in town: a small, but well-stocked…
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Historic Dickabram Bridge, Miva QLD
Construction of this grand old rail and road bridge was completed in 1886 and it was a major bridge on the Kingaroy Branch Line (Gympie-Kingaroy). Whilst the bridge was officially closed for rail early in 2010, it remains open for vehicles. Dickabram Bridge is heritage-listed and is the oldest remaining steel truss bridge in Queensland, and the second oldest in Australia. It stands 23 metres above the Mary River and is 191 metres long. The…
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Boondooma Homestead & Heritage Complex, Qld
This heritage listed homestead is one of the few remaining examples of an elegant wooden home built in the 1850s. Some of the original structures that were built onsite, and used by the early settlers, have been preserved for visitors to wander through and enjoy. There is an onsite museum, with much of the collection having come from within the boundaries of the original Boondooma Station. This property was first settled in 1846, with the…
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The Stonehouse Moore, Qld
The Stonehouse is a group of three related stone structures that were built from 1874 – 1888. The complex consists of a storehouse, kitchen and a hotel or inn. Restoration work at the site is ongoing. In the 1870s a coach and mail service commenced between Esk and Nanango in South East Queensland and the former homestead and wayside inn complex, situated on the D’Aguilar Highway, was one of the stops along what was formerly…
