Formerly known as the ‘Dub of the Downs’, Dalby is a lively little town nestled in the heart of the Darling Downs region. It’s about a two and a half hour drive from Brisbane along the Warrego Highway with plenty to see and do along the way.
While visiting Dalby, check out Bluebelles Art Gallery which features the work of local artists and friends of the Bell Art Group. All artworks on display at the gallery are for sale and exhibits change monthly so you can visit more than once. For more information contact Bell’s Arts Group or visit them on Facebook.
Or if you’re seeking a cheap thrill, visit the Bunya Mountains Horse Drawn Tours to ride in style in a horse drawn cart! Tours are as cheap as $5 per person for a novelty ride or $40 for a 2hr sunset trip that includes fresh billy tea and campfire damper. For more information contact Bunya Horse Drawn Tours.
After a long day of adventuring, settle in at the Country Pathfinder Motor Inn which is centrally located in town with free wifi, complementary Foxtel cable TV and ample room for trailers if you’re towing. The Country Pathfinder Motor Inn is close to local restaurants and can help you continue your adventures with tour bookings taken at the front desk. For more information contact Country Pathfinder.
If you’re thinking of travelling a little further, just up the road is a friendly little town called Jandowae. Comprising of only 1000 residents, Jandowae is best known for its agriculture and boast a state of the art Community & Cultural Centre, three hotels, and a caravan park. For more information contact Information at Jandowae.
Be sure not to miss the Timbertown Festival in Jandowae. Held from the 10th – 12th of June, the Timbertown Festival celebrates agricultural ties to the town. There will be rodeos, busking competitions, photography competitions, chainsaw racing, bush poets breakfast, car, ute & bike show, yabbie racing, fireworks and much, much more! For more information contact Timber Town Festival.
