Western Downs Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
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Western Downs
Location: Roma, QLD |
Type: Restaurants, Galleries, Museums and Collections, Historical Sites and Heritage Locations, Mining and Industry, Shopping
Over a hundred years ago, on Roma's Hospital Hill, a drilling crew was boring for water when, suddenly, the unexpected happened: 'Strewth, it's gas!' exclaimed a surprised driller as gas, mud and...
Location: Mitchell, QLD |
Type: Galleries, Museums and Collections, Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
The Maranoa Art Gallery is housed in the beautifully transformed old Maranoa Picture Theatre and is the cultural hub of Mitchell. This unique arts precinct includes an impressive gallery area,...
Location: Roma, QLD |
Type: Farming, Food and Produce, Historical Sites and Heritage Locations, Wineries, Vineyards and Breweries
Romavilla Winery is Queensland's oldest winery, established in 1863. The present winery was built in 1878 and is a fine example of those large timber and corrugated iron buildings of...
Location: Roma, QLD |
Type: Historical Sites and Heritage Locations, Natural Attractions, National Parks and Reserves, Scenic Drives and Walks, Sports and Recreation Facilities
Carnarvon Gorge section, Carnarvon National Park - a spectacular gorge system with towering white cliffs and lush side gorges - is Queensland’s central highlands' most popular attraction....
Location: Miles, QLD |
Type: Restaurants, Galleries, Museums and Collections, Historical Sites and Heritage Locations, Landmarks and Buildings
Miles Historical Village and Museum is one of Australia's leading regional museums. It was officially opened in 1971, and over the years has developed into one of the premier tourism attractions...
Location: Glenmorgan, QLD |
Type: Galleries, Museums and Collections, Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
Montys Garage is a 1940s style auto garage which is now a Vintage Car Museum with a large collection of restored vintage cars and trucks. 15 are displayed daily with the total collection...
Location: Chinchilla, QLD |
Type: Galleries, Museums and Collections, Historical Sites and Heritage Locations, Landmarks and Buildings
Come and enjoy an 'old time' experience for the whole family. Chinchilla Museum offers insight into the unusual - a fascinating glimpse into a district rich in cattle, grain, sheep and timber, and...
Location: Surat, QLD |
Type: Galleries, Museums and Collections, Historical Sites and Heritage Locations, Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks
Visit the Cobb & Co Store Museum, the Balonne River Gallery, a Fresh Water Aquarium and the Surat Visitor Information Centre all in the one complex, the Cobb & Co Changing Station.
As visitors...
Location: Nindigully, QLD |
Type: Restaurants, Entertainment, Farming, Food and Produce, Galleries, Museums and Collections, Historical Sites and Heritage Locations, Landmarks and Buildings, Wineries, Vineyards and Breweries
Nindigully Pub, Queensland's oldest hotel, is still in it's original condition and location, on the banks of the Moonie River in Queensland's Western Downs. The licence was issued back in 1864,...
Location: Texas, QLD |
Type: Galleries, Museums and Collections, Historical Sites and Heritage Locations, Landmarks and Buildings
The Riverside freezing works and rabbit factory aims to illustrate a very important era in Texas' history.
During the 1930s the Rabbit Works employed 30 men and exported three tons of rabbit meat...
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