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South East Country QLD, Queensland

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South East Country is a part of Queensland that offers a lot of natural attractions to visitors, composed of national parks and landscaped parks located all over this region.

One is the Japanese Gardens located along West Street in Toowoomba. This attraction is located within the premises of the University of Southern Queensland and is considered as the largest traditional Japanese garden in the country. Read more...

It is a known refuge for those seeking to experience serenity and beauty in the area. Visitors can go strolling around this attraction, which is also considered a popular wedding venue.

A similar attraction is located along Perth Street, also in Toowoomba. The Lake Annand Park is ideal for picnics and barbecues, where visitors can also indulge in several water-based recreational activities like boating and fishing. It is also ideal for strolling, bird watching, and bicycling. There is also a fountain located right within the lake itself, another interesting highlight of this park.

Toowoomba also boasts of another unique attraction, the Newtown Park State Rose Garden, which boasts of more than a thousand rose bushes planted and providing a profusion of color and scent to the garden. Located along Taylor Street, the garden was established through the cooperation of the local community and local government. It is part of the effort to promote Toowoomba as the Garden City.

A similar, albeit larger, establishment is located in Stanthorpe, along its Nicholson Road. The Granite Gardens is a ten-acre property that is the ultimate outdoor destination of the area, composed of a rose garden, a cafe, and a golf course.

The Girraween National Park is another major outdoor destination in Queensland's South East Country. Located near the town of Stanthorpe, this national park boasts of the Castle Rock as one of its famous highlights. This rock formation is reached after walking a track that features scenic views all around. Other rock formations that visitors come for are The Sphinx and The Turtle Rock.

The Bunya Mountains National Park near Dandabah boasts of having the largest bunya pine forest in the world. This national park welcomes visitors who wish to have picnics and barbecues within natural setting. Camping is also allowed.

There are also several wineries located within the South East Country of Queensland. The Aventine Wines is located along Watters Road in Ballandean and emphasises on using traditional wine making methods. Another winery that welcomes guests to their cellar is the Bald Mountain Vineyards, situated along Hickling Lane in Wallangarra. This winery boasts of producing award winning wines in several trademarks. In Stanthorpe is the Amberley Edge Vineyard which prides itself in producing high quality wine products. Located along Clark Lane, this winery is located within scenic landscapes, an added bonus to anyone who come visiting.

For the more historically-inclined individuals, a visit to the Pringle Cottage Museum is the ideal activity. Located along Dragon Street in Warwick, the museum is actually composed of several buildings housing antique furnishings and furniture that are more than a century old. Other items showcased within the premises are photographs, agricultural equipment, and personal memorabilia. One highlight of the museum is a cottage that was built in the late 19th century and listed with the National Trust.

Take a break from everyday life and see what South East Country Queensland has to offer. Cheap Holiday Accommodation offers South East Country QLD Accommodation in Toowoomba, Stanthorpe, Ballandean, Boonah & Goondiwindi.

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Lying in the heart of South East Queensland is the beautiful town of Toowoomba. From the capital city of Brisbane, a winding road leads to the elevated heights of the Darling Downs right into this Garden City.

Stanthorpe is a town located within the Granite Belt area of Queensland, lying south east of the state. The place-name of the town literally means `tintown,' a direct allusion to the fact that it was founded by tin miners in the late19th century.

Wine connoisseurs from all over Australia and the rest of the world have a special place to go to when in Queensland, Ballandean. This small area, just south of Stanthorpe, is blessed with the climate and soil conditions suitable for the cultivation of vineyards.

Boonah is a picturesque town just an hour away from Brisbane, in Queensland. The place-name was said to be the Anglicized form of the Aboriginal word `buna,' which is said to mean bloodwood tree. The town largely depends on agriculture.

Goondiwindi is a town situated on the banks of MacIntyre River, west of Brisbane, Queensland. It is near the state's boundary to New South Wales. The place-name was derived from an Aboriginal word that means `the resting place of the birds.

Roma is a locality in the East Country, in the state of Queensland in Australia. It stands 300 meters above sea level. It is located west of Brisbane, about 479 kilometers away. There are many things that you can see and enjoy if you spend a holiday in Roma.

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