Explore the High Country
The Darling Downs, Southern QLD Country region, is a vibrant and growing community, with a blossoming food and wine culture.
There are amazing places to eat and drink after a day exploring the region. From the great outdoors to our amazing theatre shows, hiking and fishing to horse riding, there's a little bit of something for everyone!
Eats and Drinks
10 Mins
Rosalie House Lilyvale
Award-winning Cellar & Door Restaurant
Kiambram guest Discount
​Please book ahead if possible
Bookings
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Meringandan Pub
Famous Meringandan Pub
(bookings preferable)
Bottle Shop, Pub & Restaurant
15 mins
The Chocolate Cottage Highfields
Licensed Cafe on the Village Green Highfields with boutique shopping.
Monty Brewing Highfields
Award-winning Craft Brewery
Relish Cafe Highfields
Open from 6am serving breakfast & lunch
Farmers Arms Tavern Cabarlah
Family Friendly Country Pub
20-30 Mins
Myrtille & My Little Blueberry Crows Nest
European inspired menu at Myrtille Bistro &
My Little Blueberry patisserie & cafe.
The Nolans Block Shopping Village
Bookings
Pechey Distilling Co.
Artisan Spirits & Tastings
Vintage Cow Goobungee
Country Cafe & Antiques
Spotted Cow Toowoomba
Bistro Pub
Parkhouse Cafe Toowoomba
Cafe opposite Queens Park
Experiences
10 Mins
Lilyvale Flower Farm
Selfie in the Sunflower field.
Pick your own seasonal cut flowers
Gummingurru
Historic Aboriginal Site
By appointment only
Gowrie Junction
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Kiambram Experiences
Relax, Connect & Rejuvenate with onsite experiences at Kiambram
Guided Birding Experience
Book a professional bird guide, around the region, with your Kiambram stay
Deals & Packages
15 mins
Peacehaven Botanic Park
Historical cultural focus
Nursery, BBQs, View
Kuhls Rd. Highfields
Highfield Pioneer Village
Historical living museum
Daily Billy tea & damper
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Fishing & Canoeing
Cooby Dam - check Toowoomba Regional Council for all local dams
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Back Paddock Botanical
Lavender/herb farm, botanical skincare
Goombungee
Farm visits & workshops
coming Spring 2025
Birnam Golf Driving Range
Toowoomba's longest driving range at 285m
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20-30 Mins
Cobb & Co Museum
Home of the National Carriage Collection. A branch of Qld Museum
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Empire Theatre
Heritage listed and largest regional theatre in Australia. Varied program
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Cowboy Up Horse Riding
50 mins drive. Crows Nest area.
Bookings
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Bunya Mountains
Towering Bunya pines, ancient rainforest covered peaks.
1hr 20min max via
Goombungee
Annual Events
APRIL
MAY
Toowoomba Royal Show
Top entertainment, equestrian and agricultural displays on since 1860.
22 min drive
Hampton Festival
Celebrate the unique local micro-region's food and wine each May
23 min driveÂ
AUGUST
InStudio Art Trail
Meet the creators along the InStudio Art Trail, a remarkable free self-drive event on every August weekend.
SEPTEMBER
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
A month long celebration of events blooming across the region!
22 min drive
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Conveniences
Meringandan Produce & Trading Place
Convenience store/fuel/takeaway
4 min drive
Highfields Village Shopping Centre
Medical, Pharmacy, Woolworths, BWS and more
12 min drive
Toowoomba Farmers Markets
Toowoomba's only weekly farmers' markets. Meet regional farmers and food makers, every Saturday 7am-Noon
25 min drive