Queensland Country Tourism

02/09/2026

Last Chance to register for our next tourism industry event in Dalby!

We have a great line up of speakers including:
Tourism Events Queensland’s Dana Potter
DETSI Tourism Hub - Taylor Redwood & Jacqueline Zia
QCT CEO - Sally Scott
and local business owner Dusty Chook - Leah Cross discusses their experiences with applying for grants.

Details and RSVP here:
https://events.humanitix.com/country-connect-dalby

Register on Humanitix - Country Connect - Dalby hosted by Queensland Country Tourism. Windsor Hotel, 32 Patrick St, Dalby QLD 4405, Australia. Thursday 10th September 2026. Find event information.

31/08/2026

Congratulations to all at Lockyer Chamber of Commerce for a fabulous August Business Breakfast featuring guest speaker, futurist and demographer Bernard Salt.

A great discussion on food security, changing demographics and tastes as well as (we believe) the rise of agritourism!

Lockyer Valley Regional Council, Somerset Regional Council, Lockyer Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism

28/08/2026

Queensland wine on show last night at Queensland Tourism Industry Council - QTIC Tourism in the House!

Almost 300 members and industry leaders gathered on the green at Queensland Parliament house for a great evening of conversation and connection.

Well done to Adam and the Queensland Wine Industry Association for showcasing the region’s finest. 🍷

Granite Belt Wine Country, Southern Downs and Granite Belt,

28/08/2026

Get ready - Round Two of Homegrown, Queensland's Destination Events Fund, is now open for events held between April 2027 and June 2028.

Delivered by Tourism and Events Queensland, Homegrown connects events with the destinations they call home, spreading the benefits right across the state. It's already backed more than 1,000 events with over $25 million in funding, and this round has been refreshed to align with Destination 2045: Delivering Queensland's Tourism Future.

What's new this round?
✅ Increased funding for Destination Signature Events — up to $40,000 per year (up from $25,000)
✅ New multi-year funding options
✅ Two brand-new streams: Destination Indigenous Events and Destination Kickstarter Events, for events just getting off the ground

Thinking of applying?

Book a discussion with the Homegrown team first to talk through eligibility, funding streams and application requirements.

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20/08/2026

Round 2 of the Regional Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF) is closes soon.

Grants of up to $300,000 are available to support tourism infrastructure projects across regional Queensland, helping attract more visitors, encourage longer stays and boost visitor spending in communities outside South East Queensland.

The program supports projects such as new tourism attractions, eco-lodges and glamping experiences, agritourism ventures, ecotourism experiences, and stargazing and dark sky tourism projects.

Applications close Wednesday 9 September 2026. Successful recipients will be announced in November 2026

Click the link below in the comments for full program guidelines and eligibility criteria.

19/08/2026

Congratulations to Roslyn and Pat from Cumquats Australia on the recent opening of their new Farm Shop & Distillery in Somerset Region. 🍊

Our CEO visited the farm yesterday to discuss product development, marketing and advocacy as well as exploring opportunities for Asian markets, as cumquats translates roughly to “golden orange” and is traditionally associated with good luck, prosperity and wealth across parts of Asia.

https://www.queenslandcountrytourism.com.au/listings/cumquats-australia-distillery-and-farm-shop

Experience Somerset, Somerset Regional Council

17/08/2026

That’s a wrap on another fantastic signature event for Queensland Country, Leyburn Sprints! 🏁

Celebrating its 30th Anniversary, the grassroots event saw over 230 classic cars take to the streets, lined with spectators over two terrific days.

Queensland Country Tourism was proud to support the 2026 event.

Southern Downs and Granite Belt

15/08/2026

Queensland Country Tourism was honoured to be inducted as a life member of DownsSteam Toowoomba today, as part of the 25th Anniversary Celebrations. 🚂

We are completely humbled to be recognised alongside the dedicated volunteers that have created such a magical community and visitor experience.

Congratulations to Chair Ros Scotney OAM and the entire team on all they have achieved! 🎉

13/08/2026

Look who made Australian Traveller’s list of Best Weekend Breaks in Queensland!

https://www.australiantraveller.com/qld/best-weekends-away-in-qld/

Toowoomba Region

Looking for the best weekend getaways in Queensland? Make memories with these easy-to-get-to short break ideas.

12/08/2026

Regional events are critical to driving visitation across Queensland Country. Last weekend we welcomed some diverse events to Toowoomba including the inaugural Queensland Fringe! 🤩

Watch the wrap up segment on Channel Seven News here 👉🏼

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Toowoomba Region, Southern Downs and Granite Belt, Granite Belt Wine Country