ACCOMMODATION GOWRIE JUNCTION QLD

“Opening Soon” Altitude Motel Apartments consists of fully self contained 1 & 2 bedroom apartments, specialisiing in long stays. Conveniently located close to fast food restaurants, cafes, shopping centre, hotel & hospital all within walking distance. Toowoomba’s newest motel, plenty of parking, accommodating larger vehicles.

Country Comfort Toowoomba Motel is a 4 Star AAA Rated New Property conveniently located 10 to 12 minutes drive north of Toowoomba CBD perfect for visitors and corporate guests looking for a Relaxing Stay with a peaceful nights sleep due to no Road Noise in an easily accessable location. Country Comfort Toowoomba is only a short walk from local Boutique Businesses, Cafes and Speciality Stores in Highfields Village. Country Comfort Toowoomba offers 24 Luxury Suites with Queen & King Beds including 2 & 3 Bedroom Family Suites We have suites that are wheelchair friendly & Deluxe King Suites with Spa's.

Homewood Cottages are situated in the heart of Highfields only 10 kilometres north of Toowoomba off the New England Highway. The cottages border Davidson's Arboretum (Latin for tree garden), an exquisite one hectare of many varieties of trees from around the world. The cottages are ideally situated and offer great ambience for a romantic weekend or a relaxing midweek break. Each cottage is tastefully themed (Australian/English). The Highfields District offers many local eateries, restaurants, old country pubs, arts and crafts shops, art galleries, historical sites and museums, country markets, flower art, pottery, gifts, scrapbooking, quilting, homemade chocolate shops, parks and gardens, national parks and lakes. Many are within walking distance. Suitable for garden weddings with the adjoining Arboretum having a lovely wedding arch set amongst the established gardens also housing a covered rotunda beside a labyrinth maze. Free wi-fi is also available.

Meringandan West is a quiet little township tucked away in the green rolling hills north of Toowoomba. Take an alternative scenic route from Toowoomba through to Goombungee via this rural community. You'll see pink and grey galahs, horses and cows grazing and fields of canola and sorghum. Keep an eye out for yellow canola flowers in spring and sunflowers from December to February. It's a great little spot for a country drive and you'll find fuel and basic supplies are available at the service station in town....

Meringandan sits amongst the valleys just off the New England Highway, between Toowoomba and Crows Nest, nestled at the gateway to Cooby Dam. Meringandan and its neighbouring community, Meringandan West, are a quiet detour from the busy highway. The community has general supplies at the Meringandan News and General Store and it's only a short drive to Highfields for most other needs. Water-based activities, picnic grounds and bush walking tracks make for a great day of family fun at Cooby Dam. Those who are adventurous will enjoy sailing, canoeing and windsurfing. Find a spot on the banks or launch a boat (electric motors only) for some great fishing. Barbecue facilities, bush walking and the children's playground will certainly keep the rest of the family busy....

Spring Bluff is a beautiful valley tucked in the ranges north of Toowoomba and best known for its picturesque railway station. Spring Bluff Railway Station is a favourite day trip for visitors and locals alike. Its gardens are magnificent during Spring and Summer and steam train rides and a brass band concert held at the station are features of September during Toowoomba's Carnival of Flowers. The Railway Station features a cute cafe in the station master's cottage or take your own picnic. It's worth visiting Spring Bluff any time of year, just for the interesting drive down the range off the New England Highway through to Murphy's Creek. The road meanders through lush bushland, following the path of the creek....

You'll marvel at the large collections of 40,000 shells, antique radios and the vintage machinery, alongside the Blacksmith Shop and intriguing Boot Repair Shop, all at the Highfields Pioneer Historical Village. You'll find everything in working order, including the 1912 Marshall Portable Steam Engine which is used to drive the vintage machinery on special days such as the Easter Vintage Festival. The 1928 Dennis Fire Engine on display is one of the original Toowoomba Fire Trucks. The 1925 Model 'T' Ford Truck was restored in the restoration workshop at the Village in 1993, and is one of many vintage vehicles on display. The B.J. Palmer Boot Repair Shop is a real piece of local history and is a reminder of time when life was much simpler. Billy Tea and Damper served with butter and Golden Syrup is available everyday from 10am to 4pm. Run entirely by volunteers, dedicated to preserving the history of the Darling Downs for future generations!...

Casa Mia Function Centre and The Ipswich City Big Band are very proud to present "Dancing with the Stars Ball" on the Saturday December 3. Come dressed as your favourite star (which could be yourself) and dance the night away enjoying the all you can eat Seafood Buffet. Admission from 6pm, Buffet from 7pm till 8.30. There will be door prizes and best star look alike completion. Bookings are strongly recommended as seating may be limited. Please contact the restaurant for any more information and reserve your seat....

CRT FarmFest is Queensland?s premier primary industry field days. Showcasing over 2,000 companies and attracting over 60,000 visitors from across the nation and overseas. This is one of the fastest growing and successful field days in Australia. The event is organised and promoted by Fairfax Rural Events, the organisers of many major events in Australia and New Zealand including the giant AgQuip Field Days in Gunnedah NSW....

Take a quiet side-track from the Warrego Highway or New England Highway to find the hamlet of Kingsthorpe. Kingsthorpe is just a 15-minute panoramic drive west of Toowoomba. Home to both Gowrie Mountain Estate Vineyard and Cellar Door and also Wedgetail Ridge Estate Winery, which are open by appointment. Gowrie Mountain Estate offers accommodation onsite in the historic homestead, while Sugarloaf Mountain Country Retreat, just up the road offers accommodation close to both wineries. The eastern part of the area has several scenic lookouts which provide expansive views over Rosalie Plains and portions of the Darling Downs. One of the most easily accessible is located just outside Kingsthorpe at Mt Kingsthorpe Park and is well worth a look. A graded walking track from the lookout's car park takes visitors to the summit, which provides expansive views as well as a glimpse of some of the original rainforest vegetation that once covered all of Mt Kingsthorpe. A service station is also situated in Kingsthorpe for your convenience....

For authentic Italian cuisine close to the heart of Ipswich, Casa Mia Licensed Caf?, Restaurant and Function Centre will more than satisfy. Owner and chef, Mario, trained in Italy so knows how to delight customers with food prepared just like in the old country. The d?cor is pleasingly modern, and 1930s and ?40s travel posters add to that genuine Italian feel. Traditional Italian cabaret music serenades diners and once a month entertainers take to the stage. Casa Mia is Mario?s third restaurant so he knows his business well. Pizzas are hand-made from scratch, with a specialty being a delectable seafood pizza, and another favourite for diners is Scaloppini ? pork or chicken fillets ? done five different ways. Vegans are catered for (try the Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables with Rice Noodle Pasta) and most meals can be adapted to be gluten-free. Desserts range from Tiramisu to Ricotta Cheese Cake to Apple Strudel and, of course, Gelati. Casa Mia, in the building that formerly housed the Bodega Restaurant and Pancake Manor, makes good use of its generous space with a 200-seat main restaurant, side wing to sit 50 and outdoor function area (popular for weddings) for 150....

This will be a night to remember where they bring the best of Ipswich's local talent to meet the public. Start the evening with wine and cheese, mingling with the artists and browse the pop up art gallery whilst listening to live Jazz music. Enjoy unique art work from a variety of local artists using a number of art forms including mosaic, sculpture, painting, photography and music. Finish off relaxing in venue amongst the artwork while enjoying an Italian buffet of pizza, pasta and salads. The featured artists are: Jude Askew - Glass Mocaics Nina Florence - Ceramics, Sculpture, Music Gayle Wedemeyer - Local creative photograper GVR - Painting and ceramics Mark Plumb - Sculptor Lady G and Gwyneth Rosenlund - Jazz musician/singer A percentage of funds raised will be donated to the Ipswich District Artist Fund. One night only....