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These are the best things to do with the kids in Queensland Country.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E1. Hike the Granite Arch circuit at Girraween National Park\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"text3386b86d-769b-4346-a8af-97e86b29b761":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E“How’d that rock end up there?” is a very good question you’ll answer more than once on a trip to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/girraween-national-park\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Girraween National Park\"\u003EGirraween National Park\u003C/a\u003E in the aptly named Granite Belt region. The Granite Arch is a fairly short and easy walk that’s perfect for all ages and has plenty of fascinating natural rock formations. With stone archways and secret caves, your kids will feel like explorers on a new planet in no time.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E2. Follow Toowoomba’s street art trail\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/blog-images/2022_SQC_ToowoombaStreetArt_CourtneyAtkinson_150359.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/blog-images/2022_SQC_ToowoombaStreetArt_CourtneyAtkinson_150359.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25dadaeeeaaf773cefc27-toowoomba","alt":"Brother and sister explore colourful street art in Toowoomba","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/gb/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/best-things-to-do-with-kids-in-southern-queensland-country/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1761023512369/2022-sqc-toowoombastreetart-courtneyatkinson-150359.jpeg","uuid":"57d7d06e-a21f-471a-975f-4420656ef9d0","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Toowoomba, Queensland Country",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text26ba568e-c800-46c2-ab2b-a579ab4e934b":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThink kids and art galleries are a no-go? Well, you won’t ever have to worry about them being too loud or *ahem* active in \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/southern-queensland-country/toowoomba/16-things-to-do-in-toowoomba\" target=\"_self\" title=\"things to do in Toowoomba\"\u003EToowoomba\u003C/a\u003E, home to one of the largest outdoor galleries in the country.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThanks to the annual First Coat Festival which started in 2014, there are now \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/southern-queensland-country/toowoomba/toowoomba-street-art\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Toowoomba street art\"\u003Eover 55 colourful murals\u003C/a\u003E splashed about the city’s alleys, streets, and laneways, where your kids can run wild in their search for the biggest and most colourful artworks.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E3. Visit Queen Mary Falls\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image_1950577239_cop":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/blog-images/2022_SQC_QueenMaryFalls_NaturalLandscapes_KyleHunterHayleyAndersen_152843.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/blog-images/2022_SQC_QueenMaryFalls_NaturalLandscapes_KyleHunterHayleyAndersen_152843.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-59de95153dc207336fa19299-queen-mary-falls-main-range-national-park","alt":"Couple walking over bridge at base of Queen Mary Falls, Main Range National Park | big sky country","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/gb/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/best-things-to-do-with-kids-in-southern-queensland-country/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1950577239_cop.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1761023512410/2022-sqc-queenmaryfalls-naturallandscapes-kylehunterhayleyandersen-152843.jpeg","uuid":"e8be89a6-9f52-49c8-a5a6-4cd7b923f83d","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Queen Mary Falls, Main Range National Park, Queensland Country",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text1e540681-6cb0-4141-84eb-eaf899a35557":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EFor a beautiful brush with nature, head to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-59de95153dc207336fa19299-queen-mary-falls-main-range-national-park\" title=\"Queen Mary Falls\" target=\"_self\"\u003EQueen Mary Falls\u003C/a\u003E outside Killarney. An easy 20-minute stroll takes you to the lookout point showing Spring Creek plunging 40 metres to a pool below. And don’t worry, the marked trail is easy enough for even a toddler to navigate.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EContinue along the track to reach the rainforest at the bottom for a total walk of two hours. A BBQ area set amongst the eucalypt forest offers the ideal resting spot after your walk.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E4. Picnic at Picnic Point\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"text_1297213114":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25e802cbcbe7073ad802b-picnic-point-lookout-and-parkland\" title=\"Picnic Point at Toowoomba, Queensland\" target=\"_self\"\u003EPicnic Point\u003C/a\u003E by name, perfect picnic point by nature! With sweeping views over the range and an (almost) equally exciting playground, this park near Toowoomba suits families of all ages and sizes.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPack a basket full of goodies or head to the café for a meal before walking it off on the trails around the park. Bonus points if you can find the hidden garden at the base of the waterfall.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E5. Experience life on a farm\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image_1950577239":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/blog-images/2022_SQC_Fordsdale_FordsdaleFarm-153088.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/blog-images/2022_SQC_Fordsdale_FordsdaleFarm-153088.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b260f97b935fbe730e08d2-southern-queensland-country","alt":"A child sitting on a horse with the instructor standing alongside","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/gb/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/best-things-to-do-with-kids-in-southern-queensland-country/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1950577239.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1761023512468/2022-sqc-fordsdale-fordsdalefarm-153088.jpeg","uuid":"50742789-346f-4c71-8505-17db31811549","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Fordsdale Farmstay, Queensland Country",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text069785e3-e543-49bb-b0ea-c7d0150a7f33":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ESing \u003Ci\u003EOld MacDonald\u003C/i\u003E to your kids at a \u003Ca title=\"Queensland farm stays\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/farm-stays\" target=\"_self\"\u003Efarm stay\u003C/a\u003E in Queensland Country with farm animals of all shapes and sizes on show. There are dozens to choose from with a wide variety of activities including live shearing demonstrations, horseback riding, picking freshly laid eggs and of course getting up close and personal with the animals.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-65333dfba31e6d503ed2a38d-long-neck-farm\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Long Neck Farm\"\u003ELong Neck Farm\u003C/a\u003E is an amazing new family experience in the Southern Downs Region offering a unique cafe and gift shop with opportunities to view and interact with the farm animals.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E6. 4×4 in Goomburra\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor some scenic rough and tumble, head to \u003Ca title=\"Goomburra\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b26136d5f1565045da4afb-goomburra\" target=\"_self\"\u003EGoomburra\u003C/a\u003E, an area of unspoilt natural beauty, just a 30-minute drive north of Warwick or a 90-minute drive south east of Toowoomba. Choose between the \u003Ca title=\"Gprdon Country\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-61fb74df7c85059d365800f7-gordon-country\" target=\"_self\"\u003EGordon Country\u003C/a\u003E or Janowen Hills 4WD Parks.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDon’t forget to pack your swimmers as there are plenty of waterholes dotted along the way to cool off in! But even if you don’t get out, the kids will be cheering as you splash your way through this hinterland adventure.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E7. Tempt your sweet tooth at the Chocolate Cottage Café\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"text26b1f0c0-aac1-43b1-9c91-f23506443413":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EJust a short drive north of Toowoomba is \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25e192880253d74c45af3-highfields\" title=\"Highfields\" target=\"_self\"\u003EHighfields\u003C/a\u003E, a quaint country town home to the enticing Chocolate Cottage. Acting as a haven from the outside world, the café is a perfect spot for morning tea.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt sits on a beautiful grassy acreage overlooking unsurpassed views of the Toowoomba Range. While the kids play tag on the grass, indulge in handmade chocolates, sumptuous desserts and revitalising coffee.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E8. Go fishing on the banks of the Condamine River\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"textb36a146d-b149-4be7-b15a-6a80b17d842e":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ECatch your own dinner on the \u003Ca title=\"Condamine River\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25e3b2cbcbe7073ad7b13-condamine\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECondamine\u003C/a\u003E River with carp, cod and golden perch aplenty! Bait can be picked up from the Warwick Tackle and Tusk shop in town. Other favourite fishing spots are at Leslie or Connolly Dams.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E9. Drive your kids loopy on the Girraween Loop drive\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"text2cf43fb3-3877-423f-8154-7513b1c16c6b":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EJourney from \u003Ca title=\"Stanthorpe\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25dab7b935fbe730dc404-stanthorpe\" target=\"_self\"\u003EStanthorpe\u003C/a\u003E to Applethorpe and back again on the Girraween Loop that takes you through the highlights of this area. Begin with the Granite Belt’s Wine Country, and while the kids won’t be able to get involved in the wine tasting, they’ll love running through the vineyards and making friends with the wine dogs of the region.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENext up is the Fruit Run with orchards overflowing with delicious stone fruit, apples and berries. Go fruit picking or forgo the hard work with a jar of jam. Nothing beats an afternoon of storytelling so listen to the tales of local bushrangers before heading south into the national parks where wildlife and waterholes will create a relaxing afternoon.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EKeep an eye out for the common (yet elusive) wombat as \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/girraween-national-park\" title=\"Girraween National Park\" target=\"_self\"\u003EGirraween National Park\u003C/a\u003E is home to the most northern population of these furry-nosed cuties.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E10. Visit the Cobb+Co Museum in Toowoomba\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image_1486815365":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/blog-images/2022_SQC_Toowoomba_CobbCoMuseum_150346.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/blog-images/2022_SQC_Toowoomba_CobbCoMuseum_150346.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d4f2880253d74c44a17-queensland-museum-cobbco","alt":"Family looking at an old stage coach at the Cobb+Co Museum","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/gb/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/best-things-to-do-with-kids-in-southern-queensland-country/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1486815365.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1761023512592/2022-sqc-toowoomba-cobbcomuseum-150346.jpeg","uuid":"9bbd9677-ec6a-4fd1-bf36-858447f9c68a","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Cobb+Co Museum, Toowoomba, Queensland Country",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text290248d4-28ad-4c1b-9fc2-f402bff76d2b":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EIs it hard to drag your kid along to a ‘boring’ museum? Shake up that tired idea by getting their hands on history at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d4f2880253d74c44a17-queensland-museum-cobbco\" title=\"Cobb and Co Museum\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECobb+Co Museum\u003C/a\u003E with its endless interactive elements.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELearn about everything from blacksmithing to silversmithing to lead lighting and millinery; with workshops designed for all kids from toddlers to teenagers, you can keep the whole family entertained here.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E11. Giddy up for some Cowboy Up horse riding\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"text094fe5dd-8878-41dc-9a78-05a6c25ccb98":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EExplore the Toowoomba area the cowboy way with a relaxing horseback ride through a working cattle property. From your comfortable saddle, give a friendly ‘neigh’ to the wallabies, wild deer and native birdlife surrounding you.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThere’s a variety of rides to choose from to suit your ability but all include magnificent views - this activity easily makes our list of best things to do with kids in Queensland Country.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E12. Go wild at the Darling Downs Zoo\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_41618\" style=\"width: 701.0px;\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E \u003C/div\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"textb338677e-8654-4b6a-bb69-1723d612da14":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EA visit to the Darling Downs Zoo is almost like a visit to Pride Rock. It’s home to the only pride of African lions in Queensland, along with baboons, the largest herd of zebras and even monkeys! The zoo participates in breeding programs for endangered Sumatran tiger and Sri Lankan leopards - keep your eyes peeled for sightings of these elusive big cats on the property.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENot only is Darling Downs Zoo filled with fascinating animals, but it’s also extremely interactive with lion feeding, python posing, and a reptile show that will send shivers down your spine.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E13. Check out the Australian Rodeo Heritage Centre in Warwick\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERevel in the spirit of the cowboy at the only musem in Australia that celebrates rodeo history and its greatest champions. Learn your wrestler from your hazer and try your luck at roping ‘Sparky’ the mechanical steer.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou’ll leave with a greater understanding of the past, present and future of rodeo in Australia and will be yee-ha’ing the whole way home.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E14. Choo-choo to Warwick's Downs Explorer\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image_1010428244_cop":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/blog-images/2022_SQC_Warwick_DownsExplorer_CountryLife_TheEditSuite_153579.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/blog-images/2022_SQC_Warwick_DownsExplorer_CountryLife_TheEditSuite_153579.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25f732cbcbe7073ad937f-southern-downs-steam-railway-downs-explorer","alt":"Young girl watches out the train window on board Downs Explorer, a heritage railway experience travelling through the Darling Downs and Granite Belt","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/gb/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/best-things-to-do-with-kids-in-southern-queensland-country/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1010428244_cop.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1761023512700/2022-sqc-warwick-downsexplorer-countrylife-theeditsuite-153579.jpeg","uuid":"37087f60-4a89-4692-b5a3-586addd98e93","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Downs Explorer, Warwick, Queensland Country",":type":"teq/components/image"},"textc4d234e5-a1b6-4583-86c9-d833d277b54a":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ETrain buffs, prepare yourselves for a museum full of railway memorabilia in Warwick. \u003Ca title=\"Southern Downs Steam Railway 'Downs Explorer'\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25f732cbcbe7073ad937f-southern-downs-steam-railway-downs-explorer\" target=\"_self\"\u003EDowns Explorer\u003C/a\u003E is your ticket to a yesteryear, with many exhibits to explore. But the highlight, of course, is the restored heritage C17 Steam Locomotive -offering steam train tours to surrounding towns that take you up and down hillsides and around historical sites, this is so much more than your usual commute.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E15. Eat some apple pie - and see the 'Big Apple' - in Stanthorpe\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"text649de913-ccfa-47e4-a59d-d1b5381aed30":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EIf there’s one thing everyone can agree on, it’s that apple pie makes everything better. With crispy, golden pastry and warm apple and cinnamon filling, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-56b25e99d5f1565045da151a-suttons-juice-factory-and-cidery\" title=\"Sutton's Farm\" target=\"_self\"\u003ESutton Farm\u003C/a\u003E’s speciality dessert is a cut above the rest - and a must for any family visiting \u003Ca title=\"Stanthorpe\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25dab7b935fbe730dc404-stanthorpe\" target=\"_self\"\u003EStanthorpe.\u003C/a\u003E  \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile you're in town. don't miss the chance for a family photo at the \u003Ca title=\"The Big Apple in Stanthorpe\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-638858bce9ca97167b949c91-the-big-apple\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBig Apple\u003C/a\u003E  - one of Queensland's iconic ‘\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/queensland-big-things-road-trip\" title=\"Queensland's 'big things'\" target=\"_self\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EBig Things\u003C/u\u003E\u003C/a\u003E’.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E16. Explore the Bunya Mountains\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image_1788163328":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/blog-images/2022_SQC_BunyaMountainsNationalPark_NaturalLandscapes_AWOLFamily_150333.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/blog-images/2022_SQC_BunyaMountainsNationalPark_NaturalLandscapes_AWOLFamily_150333.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25e6b7b935fbe730dd5b3-bunya-mountains-national-park","alt":"Family walking on a boardwalk past a waterfall, in Bunya Mountains National Park","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/gb/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/best-things-to-do-with-kids-in-southern-queensland-country/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1788163328.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1761023512769/2022-sqc-bunyamountainsnationalpark-naturallandscapes-awolfamily-150333.jpeg","uuid":"e1e5bd2f-299c-4230-9123-d2318c0ad30a","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Bunya Mountains National Park, Queensland Country",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text3d3ded4a-31f7-4cb5-858a-662cbf70714c":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EFor a wilderness walk like no other, visit the majestic \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25e6b7b935fbe730dd5b3-bunya-mountains-national-park\" title=\"Bunya Mountain national park\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBunya Mountains\u003C/a\u003E. With a cool, lush rainforest and the world’s largest grouping of Bunya Pines, you will easily get lost in the greenery and marvel at the height of these forest giants.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis national park doesn’t just attract human families, though! Keep an eye out for wallabies and colourful native birds.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you’re dropping by on the last Sunday of the month, check out the Bunya Mountain Markets to buy cakes and local Bunya nuts to keep everyone fed throughout the trip. And from horse drawn carriage rides to quaint cafes and cabins with cosy fireplaces, there's endless Queensland Country charm to soak up. \u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHere's how to nail \u003Ca title=\"Bunya Mountains family holiday\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/bunya-mountains-family-holiday\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ea family holiday to the Bunya Mountains\u003C/a\u003E.  \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E17. 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