Western Downs Queensland

Name: Western Downs Queensland
Address: Marble Street, Dalby, QLD, 4405, AU
Telephone: +611300268624

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Bushwalk the Bunya Mountains and experience incredible country festivals. Welcome to our western downs!

Welcome to Queensland's Western Downs, a place where you can slow down and experience the quiet calm of country life across our wide open plains, big skies and tiny towns. Set against a breathtaking backdrop of dense pine and eucalypt forests, quilted expanses of wheat, barley and cotton ready for harvest, rock rimmed gorges and meandering rivers and creeks, the Western Downs region is an idyllic

location waiting to provide you with the perfect country experience. Before exploring the region, drop into one of our friendly Visitor Information Centres or visit our website westerndownsqueensland.com.au to find out about our iconic attractions, destinations and vibrant and
distinctive events and festivals that capture our living history and country ambience. Our Western Downs is a place where you can indulge in the quiet calm of country living and immerse yourself in the natural splendour
of a country landscape. For more information
www.wdrc.qld.gov.au or 1300 COUNCIL (1300 268 624)

05/06/2026

Blink and you might miss Brigalow, but it’s worth slowing down for.

Marked by its towering grain silos and surrounded by fertile farming country, this tiny town packs plenty of country charm. Grab an all-day breakfast or tackle the famous Brigalow Burger at the Brigalow General Store, and take a moment to stretch your legs and explore the stories of this tiny town.

Sometimes the best road trip stops are the smallest ones.

03/06/2026

🍉 There’s more to Chinchilla than melons.

Spend a little time here and you’ll uncover creekside sunsets, boutique shopping, fascinating local history, and plenty of friendly faces along the way. Whether you’re staying for a night or a long weekend, Chinchilla has a knack for turning visitors into return visitors.

Ready to discover one of the Western Downs’ most vibrant towns? Read our guide to Chinchilla and start planning your next adventure 👉 https://tinyurl.com/3jyxkvp4

01/06/2026

What’s On Western Downs JUNE 2026

- 2 - 20 June: Words Out West, Western Downs Libraries
- 4 - 6 June: Jandowae Timbertown Festival
- 5 - 7 June: Ashton’s Great Australian Circus – Chinchilla
- 5 June: Festival of Small Halls – Cameby
- 7 June: Music in the Hangar, Jimbour
- 7 June: Chinchilla Botanic Parkland Markets
- 7 June: Markets at the Museum, Tara
- 12 June: Open Day at Warra Heritage Centre
- 13 June: St Luke’s Markets, Miles
- 14 June: Dalby Country Markets
- 21 June: Chinchilla Markets
- 28 June: Jandowae Markets
- 28 June: Bunya Mountains Markets

Check out our full events calendar here 👉 https://www.westerndownsqueensland.com.au/western-downs-events/

📷 Jandowae Timbertown Festival

29/05/2026

Spend a day in Chinchilla.

One coffee turns into a wander through the local boutiques. A quick stop at the pub becomes an afternoon chatting with locals. Before you know it, you’re glamping beside the creek wondering why you didn’t stay longer.

Along the way, uncover local history, wide open landscapes and of course, learn why Chinchilla proudly wears the title of Australia’s Melon Capital.

Plan your trip today 👉 https://www.westerndownsqueensland.com.au/towns/chinchilla/

27/05/2026

🎶 Sundays are better with live music at Jimbour House!

Picture this: jazz in the Hangar, picnic rugs on the lawn, drink in hand and an afternoon surrounded by the beauty of one of the Western Downs’ most iconic homesteads.

Music in the Hangar arrives Sunday 7 June with the Stephen Henry Quartet, plus local emerging artists The Test Tubes bringing the soundtrack for a perfect country afternoon.

Bring your friends, pack a picnic chair and settle in for good music, good company and relaxed Western Downs vibes.

Learn more 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2snj8fw6

Regional Arts Council Dalby Inc

26/05/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Tiffany C, the winner of our Tara Festival of Culture & Camel Races Giveaway! 🐪

Tiffany has scored a family festival pass, camping and a $100 fuel voucher to experience one of the Western Downs’ biggest weekends of country fun, featuring camel races, live music and camping under the stars.

Missed out? Don’t worry - tickets are still on sale! Head to the Tara Festival of Culture and Camel Races page and start planning your festival weekend.

23/05/2026

Tiny town, big stories 🌅

Set along the Sunset Way, Meandarra is the kind of place that surprises you in the best way. Spend 24 hours discovering powerful ANZAC history, country pub hospitality, peaceful creekside camping and sunsets that stop you in your tracks.

Read our guide to spending 24 hours in Meandarra 👉 https://tinyurl.com/mr2ama2w

21/05/2026

The Dalby Pioneer Park Museum Field Days are on this weekend, bringing together vintage tractors, country history, working demonstrations and family fun for all ages.

From tractor pulls and shearing demos to mini train rides and the Grand Parade, there’s plenty to keep the kids smiling while you soak up the stories of days gone by.

From the tiniest tractor fans to lifelong machinery lovers, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 🚜

📅 23–24 May 2026

Learn more 👉 https://tinyurl.com/bdfe8n28

19/05/2026

Some places just make you want to slow down a little.

The historic shopfronts, the friendly waves, the smell of fresh coffee drifting from the cafés, and locals stopping for a chat on the footpath, Dalby still holds onto that classic country town feeling.

Plan your trip to Dalby 👉 https://tinyurl.com/564cv4tc

15/05/2026

⏰ One week left to enter! 🐪✨

Don’t miss your chance to WIN a family getaway to the Tara Festival of Culture and Camel Races, including:

🎟️ Family 3-Day Pass
🏕️ Camping
⛽ $100 fuel voucher

Get ready for camel racing chaos, live music including James Johnston, camping under the stars and a huge weekend of country fun in Tara.

Simply sign up to our newsletter before entries close 11:59pm Thursday 21 May 👉 https://www.westerndownsqueensland.com.au/

📷 Tara Festival of Culture and Camel Races

Address

Marble Street
Dalby, QLD
4405

Telephone

+611300268624

Website

http://www.westerndownsqueensland.com.au/

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