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The little township of Crow’s Nest is situated 42km north of Toowoomba. Don’t let the size of this town fool you though, there are so many things to explore that a long weekend was merely enough for us to scratch the surface.
You can start in town by visiting Carbethon: the museum which specializes in historical research. If you enjoy relics of yester year be sure to visit the big antique corner store right opposite the hotel.
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The vegetation of the park consists mostly of open eucalypt forest which is simply a haven for native animals. We enjoyed the company of a rock wallaby as well as the melodious birdsong as we made our way to Koonin lookout. Animals to look out for at night are Gliders and Brushtail Possums.
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Hunting Lodge is an estate with a winery and some accommodation and camping groud close to Kilcoy, queensland.
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Mount Mee is part of the D’Aguilar Range and is a delight to visit with a variety of walks, icy cold streams and rocky waterholes on offer. The Gantry is the first stop about a 150m into the park. This grassy picnic area is well equipped with tables, toilets and barbecues. To access the park past this point four wheel drive vehicles are recommended.
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Though it would be difficult picking a favourite because Springbrook National Park is famous for it gorgeous waterfalls, Natural Bridge would definitely be one of the contenders.
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This aptly named spot is a Toowoomba icon situated on a peak of the Great Dividing Range. It is a combination of parkland and magnificent lookouts with panoramic views over the Lockyer Valley. The parkland includes beautiful landscaped gardens, a waterfall, rotundas and a playground under the shade of a giant Bunya Tree.
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Originally this site was used for grazing, a brick pit and Government camping ground. It was proclaimed a reserve in 1869. Thanks to a campaign launched by Mayor Groom the site was established as a Botanic Garden in 1875. In the early days the gardens consisted of circular beds of roses, camellias and other flowering plants.
Queens Park Gardens is adjacent to Queens Park which is a recreation are offering something for people of all ages. It is a great location for family picnics, very handy fo
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We really enjoy this park not just because of its beauty and the tranquility of nature, but also because it is so close to Brisbane. It is situated between Toowoomba and Esk and is a day-use park with short walks and quite a variety of native birdlife.
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Autumn is usually a great time to be out and about in Queensland. That statement is true 99% of the time, just not last weekend. We braved an icy cold wind on the beach for a while on Saturday, but soon retreated to the warmth and shelter of our home. However, we all experienced a bit of cabin fever and therefore decided to take a leisurely drive on Sunday to the country side.
With all the rain we had recently, we thought that both Somerset and Wivenhoe Dams will be just the places to check o
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Somerset Dam was built on the Stanley River between 1933 and 1958. It was named after Henry Plantagenet Somerset, a local and M.L.A. for Stanley from 1904 – 1920. The town of Somerset was originally built to house the construction workers working on the dam.
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