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Thomas Jack Park: beautifully landscaped park with playground equipment and tranquil lagoon; Cnr Drayton and Condamine sts. Cultural and Administration Centre: regional art gallery and cinema; Drayton St. Pioneer Park Museum: comprises historic buildings, household and agricultural items and a craft shop; Black St. The Crossing: an obelisk marks the spot where explorer Henry Dennis camped in 1841; Edward St. Historic cairn: pays homage to the cactoblastis, the Argentinean caterpillar that controlled prickly pear in the 1920s; Myall Creek picnic area, Marble St. Myall Creek Walk: walk along banks of Myall Creek to see varied birdlife. Heritage walk: self-guide walk provides insight into town's history; brochure from visitor centre.

Bjelke Petersen Dam 120 km

Lake Barambah is a 22 sq km water about 15 km south-east of Murgon. It is regarded as one of the state’s best waters for big bass, but also has yellowbelly, silver perch and saratoga. It is relatively shallow for a... Find out more

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Lake Boondooma 121 km

Situated on the Boyne River to the west of Bjelke Petersen Dam, this lake is about 15 km from Proston. Since its construction in 1983, a variety of species have been stocked here. Australian bass, silver perch and... Find out more

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Lake Wivenhoe 131 km

Impoundment fishing for native species in southern Queensland has enjoyed phenomenal growth and it all began at Lake Wivenhoe. Situated about 80 km west of Brisbane on the Brisbane Valley Highway, Wivenhoe has a surface... Find out more

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Mooloolaba 193 km

It’s 6am on the Mooloolaba waterfront behind Kawana Waters Hotel. The temperature is mild enough to be wearing shorts and a shirt. All is quiet amid the moored boats except for the eager anglers sitting around the... Find out more

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Wuruma Dam 223 km

Situated 35 km north of Eidsvold, this 18 sq km little-known water contains Australian bass, barramundi, saratoga, silver perch, yellowbelly and sleepy cod. A Stocked Impoundment Permit is required. There is a large... Find out more

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Lake Lenthall 234 km

Anyone who has read about the barramundi boom in Queensland’s impoundments will know about lakes like Awoonga, Faust and Callide. But there are many, less- known waters that also offer excellent fishing, and one of... Find out more

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Clarrie Hall Dam - Fishing Sub-region 245 km

Angling is a buzz when you are into a hot bite. It is also a buzz when discovering new territory or out hooking with other anglers, observing their methods and techniques on their home waters. So it was when I fished... Find out more

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Cycling the Sunshine Coast and hinterland 164 km

Join a half-day or longer guided bike tour with Bicycle Tours of Queensland, particularly the popular Sunshine Coast ride or Maleny to Glass House Mountains. A back-up bus is included if it all gets too much.... Find out more

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Mount Coot-tha Forest 171 km

The largest natural area in Brisbane, this 1500 hectares of open eucalypt forest holds more than 18 kilometres of walking tracks, 12 kilometres of mountain-biking tracks and a further 31 kilometres of multi-use tracks.... Find out more

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Westlander 177 km

Take the overnight train ride from Brisbane to Charleville or Quilpie, travelling over the Great Dividing Range and through some of Queensland’s rich farming areas.... Find out more

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Cycling and mountain-biking around Brisbane 178 km

Brisbane has a growing network of great cycling trails and some excellent rides for tourists – a five-to-20-kilometre ride along the shores of the Brisbane River comes highly recommended. There is also a great ride... Find out more

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Rock climbing around Brisbane 178 km

Brisbane’s Kangaroo Point is perhaps the friendliest city rock-climbing spot in the country, with views over the Brisbane River, a range of climbs for absolute beginners and upwards, and established anchor points... Find out more

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Tamborine Mountain Distillery 207 km

There is a multitude of chemical-free schnapps, gins and vodkas to try here, many of which come from the fruits grown on the farm. Try lemon myrtle vodka, the multifaceted choc’n’chili liqueur, forest... Find out more

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Brookwater Golf & Country Club 170 km

Brookwater opened to considerable fanfare in 2002, with many observers quick to draw comparisons with Augusta National, venerable home of the US Masters. The varied terrain, inventive bunkering and undulating putting... Find out more

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North Lakes Resort Golf Club 174 km

Good course designers have tricks up their sleeves when it comes to spurring golfers to rise to the challenge. They can visually intimidate you with large schemes of bunkers or water hazards encroaching on the best... Find out more

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Royal Queensland Golf Club 183 km

Of all the golf courses in this book, Royal Queensland has undergone the most dramatic changes in recent years. Originally opened in 1920, on reclaimed mangrove swampland on the north bank of the Brisbane River, ... Find out more

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Pelican Waters Golf Club 185 km

It took 54 years for his dream to be realised, but when Pelican Waters Golf Club finally opened for play in 2000, not even the visionary behind the original idea could have imagined it would turn out as good as it... Find out more

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Pacific Harbour Golf & Country Club 188 km

Challenging the best players without alienating casual and beginner golfers is the fine line every course designer treads in coming up with a new creation. One designer who does it better than most is Ross Watson. His... Find out more

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Twin Waters Golf Club 191 km

By the end of the 1980s, Queensland’s Sunshine Coast had a handful of good member clubs. In the ’90s, as the region became home to Australia’s fastest growing population, more golf courses and more... Find out more

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Hyatt Regency Coolum Resort 195 km

Resort courses are sometimes labelled, perhaps unfairly, as all being similar to one another: wide fairways, big undulating greens, large bunker schemes, the obligatory drinks cart. Some might even say a round of golf... Find out more

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Noosa Springs Resort 200 km

Laid out across 50 hectares of bushland on the shore of beautiful Lake Weyba, Noosa Springs takes you on a gently rolling journey between rainforest pockets, along the edges of lakes and through bloodwood forest,... Find out more

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The Links, Hope Island 220 km

When Hope Island opened for play in 1993 it was a unique addition to Australia’s golfing landscape. Here was a links-style layout seemingly uprooted from Scotland and transplanted on to the sunny northern... Find out more

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Sanctuary Cove Golf & Country Club (Pines course) 221 km

Sanctuary Cove’s Pines layout, designed by Arnold Palmer, has reigned for more than two decades as one of the Gold Coast’s best courses. At various stages during that time it has also ranked among the... Find out more

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Mondo Organics, West End 176 km

Australia’s first organic restaurant when it opened in 2000, Mondo Organics serves a range of organic meats, including beef, chicken, duck and lamb, and the fish is chosen for the sustainability of the catch. The... Find out more

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Castlemaine Perkins (Fourex) Brewery 175 km

The pages of Australian brewing history are littered with take-overs and acquisitions, and while Castlemaine Perkins sounds like a merger, it was, in reality, yet another buy-out. As the name suggests, the Castlemaine... Find out more

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Sunshine Coast Brewery 185 km

Queensland’s longest-running microbrewery has been operating from an industrial estate on the outskirts of Maroochydore since 1998. It was established by Jim Robinson and Queensland craft-beer pioneer Graham Howard... Find out more

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Foster's Group (Yatala Brewery) 205 km

This brewery site, located at Yatala, midway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, was established by the Power Brewing Company, which launched Powers Bitter in 1988. Four years later a joint venture between Powers and... Find out more

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Mt Tamborine Brewery 209 km

As we went to press, one of Queensland’s more ambitious craft-brewing operations was about to come to fruition at Mount Tamborine, in the Gold Coast hinterland. The 24-hectolitre microbrewery is the original plant... Find out more

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Burleigh Brewing Company 236 km

Queensland has generally suffered from a dearth of craft breweries so the Burleigh Brewing Company is a welcome and relatively recent addition. Co-owner/brewer Brennan Fielding boasts considerable experience as a... Find out more

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Wilga camping area (bush camping) 23 km

On the northern side of Lake Broadwater, this secluded campground is linked to The Lake camping area via a 2 km track. You can learn about the park’s vegetation along the walking track and see the remains of an old... Find out more

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The Lake camping area 25 km

This camping area among the shady red and blue gum trees of Lake Broadwater Conservation Park lies 30 km south-west of Dalby. The lake is a popular watersports venue and the forests surrounding are great for... Find out more

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Bowenville Reserve camping area 26 km

This large, shady campground is on the southern banks of Oakey Creek – perfect for fishing or taking a dip. Bring your own drinking water. To get here, follow Bowenville–Norwin Rd, 4 km south of the Warrego... Find out more

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Cecil Plains Weir – Apex Park 39 km

The Condamine River flows through the Millmerran area, where a number of campsites are available, ideal for fishing and boating. This site is 1 km east of Cecil Plains, reached via Cecil Plains–Toowoomba Rd.... Find out more

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Cecil Plains Rural Retreat Caravan Park 39 km

This basic campground with a toilet block and hot showers is on Taylor St in Cecil Plains, opposite Henry Stuart Russell Park. There is a black-water dump here but you need to bring your own drinking water. From... Find out more

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Dandabah camping area 46 km

Dandabah has large, open grassy areas conveniently close to a small general store, restaurant and public phone. There are sites for up to 70 campers and it can be reached by conventional vehicle. The site is on Bunya... Find out more

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Jandowae accommodation park 46 km

You’ll find a good range of facilities at this park, 50 km north of Dalby, but bring your own firewood. There’s a swimming pool, camp kitchen, laundry facilities, kiosk and the option of self-contained... Find out more

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Westcott camping area 47 km

Suitable for tents only, there is no vehicular access to this small partly shaded campground, but parking is just 20 m away. There are fireplaces but use the firewood sparingly. The site is 4 km north of Dandabah on... Find out more

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Burton’s Well camping area 48 km

Camp among the ancient grass trees with beautiful forest surrounds at this large site, 8.5 km north-west of the QPWS information centre. The carpark is a short walk from the 50 designated camping spots. A gas/fuel stove... Find out more

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Swinging Bridge Park camping area 61 km

This site has no showers or toilets, but the Cooyar Hotel nearby is happy for you to use their facilities; they charge a small fee for showers. If you are using one of the powered sites, collect the key to the power box... Find out more

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Crows Nest Caravan Park 79 km

Only 1 km south of Crows Nest on the New England Highway, the park has a popular licensed restaurant and offers easy access for vans and larger motorhomes. It is good value for money.... Find out more

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BIG4 Toowoomba Garden City Holiday Park 80 km

Colourful, manicured gardens greet you at the entrance of this high-quality park in a quiet spot, about 3 km from the city. The park has great amenities and is a good base for exploring this wonderful city and... Find out more

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Yarraman Caravan Park 81 km

Perched high on a hill about 1 km north of Yarraman, the park has a great outlook over the surrounding areas. This is an easy park to access. It has a large number of sites and is popular with caravan clubs who can use... Find out more

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Toowoomba Motor Village Caravan Park 81 km

Located on the southern approach to Toowoomba, this is an older establishment but has good facilities and amenities and is an ideal base for exploring the local area.... Find out more

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Homestead Caravan Park and Cabins 92 km

This is a quiet park off the highway where every site has its own ensuite. It is a great stopover on the journey north or a good base from which to explore the Bunya Mountains. The ensuite sites are good value.... Find out more

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Glendon Caravan and Camping Grounds 118 km

This park is 38 km north-west of Warwick and 2 km south of the Cunningham Highway along a good unsealed road. Situated on a 1600-acre property, the well-shaded, quiet camping area boasts modern amenities, a shop, a golf... Find out more

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Bjelke-Petersen Dam Tourist and Recreation Park (formerly Yallakool) 122 km

This is a large park on the shores of the Bjeilke-Petersen Dam. Modern extensions have seen the installation of ensuite sites. It is an ideal location for breaking the journey, catching up on some rest or catching a... Find out more

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Barambah Bush Caravan Park 125 km

This is a bush area with a caravan park. There are good facilities and several kilometres of bushwalking trails. Bookings required at peak periods and a minimum-length stay at Easter and long weekends.... Find out more

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Washpool Camping Reserve 134 km

Lake Leslie, a popular fishing destination, lies 14 km from town at the end of a sealed road. The park has numerous powered and unpowered sites spread across a large acreage alongside the dam. Normally a quiet peaceful... Find out more

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Rose City Caravan Park 136 km

Located on the northern outskirts of town, this is a smaller, good quality, dog-friendly park. It is ideally located for an overnight stay but would be very comfortable for a longer period.... Find out more

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Destiny Boonah 168 km

Set on 80 hectares of Land for Wildlife property, this self-contained three-bedroom cottage is solar- and wind-powered. You are encouraged to bring a mountain bike or go bushwalking on the property, which is located near... Find out more

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Glass House Mountains Eco-Lodge 169 km

The simple, down-market rooms here include the use of old train carriages for a communal kitchen and group area. An old church has also been recycled, and all greywater and blackwater is used on site to irrigate the... Find out more

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Brisbane Marriott Hotel 178 km

By no means the greenest accommodation in this book, the Marriott still deserves inclusion as one of the better options in large hotels. It gained the Green Globe Benchmarked Bronze status and is AAA-rated for its water-... Find out more

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The Mouses House, Springbrook 230 km

Set in a beautiful rainforest at more than 800 metres above sea level, this luxury resort has 11 self-contained chalets, hot tub, sauna, tennis court and bikes, a sensible environmental policy and eco-accreditation. It... Find out more

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Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat 233 km

Located near Murwillumbah and surrounded on three sides by World Heritage–listed national parks, this secluded couples-only resort on the Queensland border has minimal-impact, self-contained bungalows and cabins.... Find out more

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Cottages on the Creek 238 km

This 2-hectare establishment is managed as a Land for Wildlife property and the two, onebedroom spa cottages have composting toilets, protecting Currumbin Creek with its turtles, catfish, platypus and yabbies.... Find out more

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Dalby Park Area

Middle of town Shady park adjacent to the highway at the information centre. Excellent facilities. GPS: S27 10.817 E151 15.600... Find out more

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Warra Rest Area 44 km

Middle of town Large area just off the highway at the old railway display. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S26 55.755 E150 55.165... Find out more

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Swinging Bridge Camp Area 61 km

89 km N of Toowoomba (R) or 28 km S of Yarraman (L) Large area well off the highway behind the hotel in Cooyar. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S26 58.865 E151 50.000... Find out more

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Lendel Rest Area 66 km

70 km N of Toowoomba (L) or 47 km S of Yarraman (R) Large grassed area just off the road. Limited shade. NOTE: No sign. GPS: S27 05.595 E151 55.012... Find out more

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Archers Crossing Camp Area 72 km

T/O 72 km W of Dalby (L) or 10 km E of Chinchilla (R) Very secluded camp area located 15 kilometres south of the highway via Hopeland Road, Hopeland School Road and Archers Crossing Road. Good shade. NOTE: Last 4... Find out more

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Chinchilla Weir Camp Area 80 km

T/O at Chinchilla onto Tara Road Lage camp area located 8 kilometres south of town on the banks of the Condamine River. Good shade and facilities. NOTE: Some powered sites available. GPS: S26 47.957 E150 34.785 ... Find out more

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Hampton Park Area 82 km

31 km N of Toowoomba (R) or 86 km S of Yarraman (L) Parking area adjacent to the highway at the information centre. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S27 21.453 E152 04.159  ... Find out more

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Toowoomba South Park Area 84 km

74 km N of Warwick (L) or 10 km S of Toowoomba (R) Small park adjacent to the highway around a few trees. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S27 38.743 E151 56.177 ... Find out more

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Crows Nest Falls Camp Area 84 km

T/O 43 km N of Toowoomba (R) or 74 km S of Yarraman (L) Small secluded camp area located 6 kilometres east of the highway in a natural bush setting in Crows Nest Falls National Park. Good facilities and shade.  ... Find out more

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Nanango Park Area 92 km

South side of town Parking adjacent to the highway. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S26 40.753 E151 59.865... Find out more

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James Hedges Rest Area 94 km

108 km W of Brisbane (R) or 19 km E of Toowoomba (L) Large grassy area just off the highway at James Hedges Park. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S27 33.04 E152 07.09 ... Find out more

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Condamine Rest Area 116 km

Middle of town Small town park adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S26 55.602 E150 07.918 ... Find out more

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Caliguel Lagoon Camp Area 116 km

T/O 91 km N of Moonie (L) or 3 km S of Condamine (R) Large area 4 kilometres west of the highway at the lagoon on the Meanderra Road. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S26 59.031 E150 06.68... Find out more

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Miles Park Area 122 km

Middle of town Parking area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade.  GPS: S26 39.609 E150 11.063... Find out more

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Dogwood Creek Rest Area 122 km

1 km W of Miles (R) or 138 km E of Roma (L) Large area just off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S26 39.338 E150 10.753... Find out more

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Goomeri Park Area 137 km

North side of town Parking area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S26 10.848 E152 04.054... Find out more

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Warwick Park Area 137 km

South side of town Large parking area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S28 13.317 E152 01.166... Find out more

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Drillham Rest Area 141 km

19 km W of Miles (R) or 120 km E of Roma (L) Small area just off the highway on the bank of the river. GPS: S26 38.28 E149 58.50... Find out more

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Monte Cristo Rest Area 147 km

42 km N of Goondiwindi (R) or 54 km S of Moonie (L) Large area just off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S28 10.814 E150 16.844... Find out more

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Lawless Rest Area 153 km

34 km N of Goomeri (L) or 68 km SE of Gayndah (R) Large grassed area just off the highway. Good shade. GPS: S25 56.681 E151 57.141... Find out more

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Dalveen Rest Area 161 km

19 km N of Stanthorpe (L) or 41 km S Warwick (R) Large area just off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S28 29.316 E151 58.208 ... Find out more

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Wandoan Rest Area 175 km

South side of town Large area just off the highway at the visitor information centre. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S26 07.339 E149 57.524  ... Find out more

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Ban Ban Springs Rest Area 175 km

75 km N of Goomeri (L) or 27 km SE of Gayndah (R) Large area just off the highway opposite the roadhouse. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S25 40.904 E151 48.958... Find out more

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Gayndah Rest Area 176 km

East side of town Small area adjacent to the highway overlooking the river. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S25 37.727 E151 37.460... Find out more

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Pioneer Place Park Area 177 km

99 km NW of Goomeri (R) or 3 km E of Gayndah (L) Large area just off the highway. Good facilities and reasonable shade. GPS: S25 37.409 E151 38.286... Find out more

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Claude Wharton Weir Rest Area 177 km

3 km NW of Gayndah (L) or 75 km SE of Eidsvold (R) Small secluded area well off the highway on the river. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S25 36.776 E151 35.606... Find out more

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Six Mile Creek Rest Area 177 km

162 km N of Brisbane (L) or 6 km S of Gympie (R) Large grassed area just off the highway. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S26 13.901 E152 41.849... Find out more

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Chatsworth Rest Area 178 km

6 km N of Gympie (L) or 55 km S of Tiaro (R) Large grassed area just off the highway. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S26 09.01 E152 37.47  ... Find out more

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Black Stump Rest Area 178 km

44 km NW of Gayndah (R) or 34 km SE of Eidsvold (L) Large area just off the highway around a few trees. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S25 34.414 E151 18.65... Find out more

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Coochin Creek Camp Area 180 km

T/O 73 km N of Brisbane (R) or 95 km S of Gympie (L) Coochin Creek campground is located 5 kilometres east of the highway (via Bells Creek Road and Roys Road) in a pleasant forest setting in Beerburrum State Forest.... Find out more

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