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URL","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img_3388.jpg",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"author_profile_URL":{"dataType":"string","title":"Author Profile URL","value":"https://en.gravatar.com/b2c441bb8f242b89b3d1189118d5b89c",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"title":{"dataType":"string","title":"Title","value":"8 things to do these school holidays in Southern Queensland Country",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"content":{"dataType":"string","title":"Content","value":"\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003EFrom spring flowers and face painting to bush damper-making and cookie decorating, there’s plenty of hands-on activities on the calendar to make \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/southern-queensland-country\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ESouthern Queensland Country\u003C/a\u003E the destination of choice during school holidays!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003E1. Flower power\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_56015\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-56015\" class=\"wp-image-56015 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/toowoomba-carnival-of-flowers-web.jpg\" alt=\"Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers | Southern Queensland Country holidays\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/toowoomba-carnival-of-flowers-web.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/toowoomba-carnival-of-flowers-web-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/toowoomba-carnival-of-flowers-web-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-56015\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/CarnivalFlowers/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003EToowoomba Carnival of Flowers\u003C/a\u003E via FB\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003EThe \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/tour/toowoomba-carnival-of-flowers-tours\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ECarnival of Flowers\u003C/a\u003E is one of the biggest events on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/toowoomba\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003EToowoomba\u003C/a\u003E’s calendar each spring and with dedicated kids’ spaces and family-friendly events, the focus isn’t all about the blooms! While the Grand Central Floral Parade is undoubtedly the star make sure you check out the special kids’ zone, the Cubby House, running cooking classes and DIY flower leis. With all the action there will be barely enough hours in the day to jump into the super-sized sandpit. Activities blossom into the night with dazzling night-time lights display transforming \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/queens-park-toowoomba\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003EQueens Park\u003C/a\u003E along with fireworks over Sideshow Alley.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003E2. Bush tucker\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_55733\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55733\" class=\"wp-image-55733 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/camp-oven-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Camp Oven Festival | Southern Queensland Country holidays\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-55733\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/australiancampovenfestival/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@australiancampovenfestival\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003EHead to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/millmerran\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003EMillmerran\u003C/a\u003E for the Australian Camp Oven Festival held during early October – an entire weekend dedicated to Australian bush heritage. Get hands-on with damper making, damper throwing and a billy boiling competition. Watch the horseshoeing and sheepdog demonstrations or just check out the old working machinery.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E3. Explore\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_55747\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55747\" class=\"wp-image-55747 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/bald-rock-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Bald Rock | Southern Queensland Country holidays\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-55747\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/whathavewedonetoday/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@whathavewedonetoday\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEscape the holiday frenzy and get out into the country to see huge granite boulders in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/Girraween-National-Park\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Girraween National Park\"\u003EGirraween National Park\u003C/a\u003E outside Stanthorpe. There are 30 kilometres of walking tracks to choose from. \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/girraween-national-park-camping\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ECamp\u003C/a\u003E at Castle Rock or Bald Rock Creek and explore the nearby rock pools and waterholes.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E4. Work the land\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-40863 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jondaryan-woolshed.jpg\" alt=\"Jondaryan Woolshed | Southern Queensland Country holidays\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jondaryan-woolshed.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jondaryan-woolshed-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jondaryan-woolshed-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003ELoad up the wagons and visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/The-Woolshed-at-Jondaryan\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Woolshed at Jondaryan\"\u003EThe Woolshed at Jondaryan\u003C/a\u003E for an authentic Aussie outback adventure these holidays. Watch a live shearing demonstration, take a horse and cart ride through the property and say hi to all the cute animals in the nursery. Stay the night and roll out the swags under the stars or live it up in the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/the-woolshed-at-jondaryan-accommodation\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003Eself-contained cabins\u003C/a\u003E. Forget the bedroom pigsties at home and hit the Woolshed Open Weekend held each September or limber up for the New Years Eve Bush dance.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003E5. Made of metal\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-55746 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/blacksmithing-cobb-and-co-691x461.jpeg\" alt=\"Blacksmithing Cobb and Co | Southern Queensland Country holidays\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" /\u003E If dinosaurs are in favour explore Queensland’s megafauna including the Megalania a 500kg gonna at the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/cobbco-museum\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ECobb & Co Museum\u003C/a\u003E. Other permanent displays also highlight the use of wagons and carriages in the development of Queensland, and they are keeping the old crafts alive with hands-on workshops.  Check the online events program during holidays for the blacksmithing for teens workshop, amongst others. It’s perfect for those that want to bend metal to their will.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E6. Day at the Zoo\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_55748\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55748\" class=\"wp-image-55748 size-standard-portrait\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/darling-downs-zoo-691x691.jpg\" alt=\"Darling Downs Zoo | Southern Queensland Country holidays\" width=\"691\" height=\"691\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/darling-downs-zoo.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/darling-downs-zoo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/darling-downs-zoo-300x300.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/darling-downs-zoo-335x335.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-55748\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/mummadventures/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@mummaadventures\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EGet up close and personal birds, baboons and a boa constrictor at the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/Darling-Downs-Zoo\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Darling Downs Zoo\"\u003EDarling Downs Zoo\u003C/a\u003E. Book in for big cat encounter for some alone time with an African lion or maybe help give a Zebra a new hairdo. Open from 9 am every day except Christmas day there is no need to book a plane ticket to see a Brazilan Tapir.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003E7. Yee haa\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_55734\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55734\" class=\"wp-image-55734 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/cowboy-up-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Cowboy Up | Southern Queensland Country holidays\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-55734\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/cowboyuptrail/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ECowboy Up Trail Rides\u003C/a\u003E via FB\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ESaddle up for a horseback trail ride, roping lesson or whip-cracking lesson and set your inner cowboy or cowgirl free at Cowboy Up. The friendly quarter horses are well trained and love stretching their legs through the working cattle property. As you ride, you might be lucky enough to spot wallabies, wild deer and native birds. The hardest part is handing back the reigns at the end of the ride!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003E8. Going \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cdel style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003Ebananas\u003C/del\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003E apples\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://cdn-blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-big-apple.jpg\"\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-21748 size-standard-portrait\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-big-apple-691x691.jpg\" alt=\"The Big Apple in Stanthorpe\" width=\"691\" height=\"691\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-big-apple.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-big-apple-150x150.jpg 150w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-big-apple-300x300.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-big-apple-335x335.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/a\u003ETake a road trip to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/stanthorpe\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Stanthorpe\"\u003EStanthorpe\u003C/a\u003E and tick off one of Queensland’s ‘\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2015/05/01/queenslands-big-things-bucket-list/\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Queensland’s Big Things Bucket List\"\u003EBig Things\u003C/a\u003E‘ from the bucket list. Line-up the kids for a snap with the iconic Big Apple at Vincenzo’s (try and position them so they are about to take a bite) then let them tuck into some locally made apple pie while you wind down with a cider or Verdelho at the cafe.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EWhere are you headed these school holidays?\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E*This post was first published in 2014 and updated in July 2018\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Qld-blog_SQC_BL_2.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18278\" title=\"School-holiday-activities-SQC\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/School-holiday-activities-SQC.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"819\" /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"geo-post-12586\" class=\"geo geo-post\" style=\"display: none\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"latitude\"\u003E-27.564333\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"longitude\"\u003E151.953991\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/div\u003E",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","title":"Date","value":1410961689000,":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","title":"Date Modified","value":1580941500000,":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","title":"Excerpt","value":"\u003Cp\u003EReady, set and go in Southern Queensland Country these school holidays!\u003C/p\u003E\n",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"slug":{"dataType":"string","title":"Slug","value":"8-things-to-do-these-school-holidays-in-southern-queensland-country-2",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"featured_image":{"dataType":"string","title":"Featured Image","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/southern-queensland-country.jpg",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"post_thumbnail":{"dataType":"string","title":"Post Thumbnail","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/southern-queensland-country.jpg",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false}},"elementsOrder":["global_id","status","URL","author_first_name","author_last_name","author_name","author_URL","author_avatar_URL","author_profile_URL","title","content","date","date_modified","excerpt","slug","featured_image","post_thumbnail"],":type":"teq/components/contentfragment",":items":{},":itemsOrder":[],"model":"teq/models/blog"},"editorial_hero_banne":{"title":"7 things to do these school holidays in Queensland Country","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","tag":{"colour":"#ff4eff","text":"List"},"breadcrumbItems":[{"active":false,"title":"Home","url":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/home"},{"active":false,"title":"Things to Do","url":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do"},{"active":false,"title":"Traveller Type","url":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller"},{"active":false,"title":"Family Holidays","url":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/families"},{"active":true,"title":"8 Things to do these school holidays in Southern Queensland Country","url":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/8-things-to-do-these-school-holidays-in-southern-queensland-country"}],"gallery":{"mediaCollection":[{"mediaType":"image","mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"","sku":"","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/blog-images/editorial-hero-banner/2017_SQC_GraniteBelt_Wineries_127746.jpg","alt":"Kids at Granite Belt Vineyard","title":null,"link":null,"mobileSrc":"","attribution":null,"quality":60},"mediaPropsSlide":null}]},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner"},"editorialauthor":{"name":"Celeste\t Mitchell","resourcePath":"/content/teq/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/8-things-to-do-these-school-holidays-in-southern-queensland-country/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2020-05-20T02:49:06.808Z","image":{"src":"/home/users/4/4h-LG7Egty58lk9p_w_E/profile.profile.image","alt":"Celeste\t Mitchell"},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor"},"editorial_descriptio":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EFrom spring flowers and face painting to bush damper-making and cookie decorating, there’s plenty of hands-on activities on the calendar to make \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/southern-queensland-country\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Queensland Country\"\u003EQueensland Country\u003C/a\u003E the destination of choice during school holidays.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHere are some of the best things to do in Queensland Country over the school holidays.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E1. Attend the biggest carnival of the year\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_430154084":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/blog-images/2019_SQC_ToowoombaCarnivalofFlowers_ArtsCulture_HayleyWilliamson_139209.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/blog-images/2019_SQC_ToowoombaCarnivalofFlowers_ArtsCulture_HayleyWilliamson_139209.jpg","alt":"Sideshow Alley,  Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers | things to do school holidays queensland country","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/8-things-to-do-these-school-holidays-in-southern-queensland-country/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_430154084.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1761023240379/2019-sqc-toowoombacarnivalofflowers-artsculture-hayleywilliamson-139209.jpeg","uuid":"134853ba-d361-41dc-bdb3-6969a1bbc041","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_537386447":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Carnival of Flowers is one of the biggest events on Toowoomba’s calendar each spring and with dedicated kids’ spaces and family-friendly events, the focus isn’t all about the blooms!\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile the Grand Central Floral Parade is undoubtedly a star event, make sure you check out the special kids’ zone, the Cubby House, running cooking classes and DIY flower leis. Activities blossom into the evening with dazzling Night Garden displays transforming \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25e152cbcbe7073ad77f6-queens-park-toowoomba\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Queens Park Toowoomba\"\u003EQueens Park\u003C/a\u003E along with fireworks over Sideshow Alley.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers guide\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/arts-and-culture/toowoomba-carnival-of-flowers-guide\" target=\"_self\"\u003EPlan your visit with this guide.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E2. Explore national parks\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_2029197803":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/blog-images/2018_SQC_GirraweenNationalPark_NaturalLandscapes_@awolfamily.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/blog-images/2018_SQC_GirraweenNationalPark_NaturalLandscapes_@awolfamily.jpg","alt":"Family at Girraween National Park | things to do school holidays queensland country","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/8-things-to-do-these-school-holidays-in-southern-queensland-country/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_2029197803.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1761023240418/2018-sqc-girraweennationalpark-naturallandscapes--awolfamily.jpeg","uuid":"afd4b079-5a1f-4d8f-9c49-16c956f3dc23","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/awolfamily/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@awolfamily\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_732471199":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EEscape the holiday frenzy and get out into the country to see huge granite boulders in \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25ec02880253d74c46732-girraween-national-park\" title=\"Girraween National Park\" target=\"_self\"\u003EGirraween National Park\u003C/a\u003E outside Stanthorpe. There are 30 kilometres of walking tracks to choose from, with trails ranging in length and difficulty - it'll be easy to choose something to suit your family's abilities. Camp at Castle Rock or Bald Rock Creek and explore the nearby rock pools and waterholes.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E3. Experience farm life\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1724035902":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/blog-images/2021_SQC_BestbrookMountainFarmstay_CountryLife_@bestbrook_mountain_resort.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/blog-images/2021_SQC_BestbrookMountainFarmstay_CountryLife_@bestbrook_mountain_resort.jpg","alt":"Bestbrook Mountain Resort Farm Stay ","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/8-things-to-do-these-school-holidays-in-southern-queensland-country/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1724035902.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1761023240455/2021-sqc-bestbrookmountainfarmstay-countrylife--bestbrook-mountain-resort.jpeg","uuid":"54a8b4a3-d546-4461-9e6b-da3a190eb501","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bestbrook_mountain_resort/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@bestbrook_mountain_resort\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1650489996":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Bestbrook Mountain Farmstay\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b25f8bd5f1565045da2732-bestbrook-mountain-farmstay\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBestbrook Mountain Farmstay\u003C/a\u003E is an adventure in the country the whole family will love. Rise to crisp, mountain air and spend the day taking part in activities like horse trail riding, cow milking, feeding the chickens, making damper and wagon rides. By night, relax around the fire.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen it comes to sleeping, Bestbrook offers accommodation to suit all budgets from bush camping, to their bunkhouse and up to their self contained cabins.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E4. Take a trip back in time\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1601935967":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/blog-images/2020_SQC_Toowoomba_CobbandCoMuseum_CityExperiences_@cobbandcomuseum.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/blog-images/2020_SQC_Toowoomba_CobbandCoMuseum_CityExperiences_@cobbandcomuseum.jpg","alt":"Cobb and Co Museum Toowoomba | things to do school holidays queensland country","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/8-things-to-do-these-school-holidays-in-southern-queensland-country/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1601935967.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1761023240499/2020-sqc-toowoomba-cobbandcomuseum-cityexperiences--cobbandcomuseum.jpeg","uuid":"8913234a-4671-4e14-b5a7-346ad8206fe6","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/cobbandcomuseum/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@cobbandcomuseum\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_2094309097":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EIf dinosaurs get your kids imaginations running wild, explore Queensland’s megafauna including the Megalania a 500kg goanna at the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d4f2880253d74c44a17-cobbco-museum\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECobb & Co Museum\u003C/a\u003E. Other permanent displays also highlight the use of wagons and carriages in the development of Queensland, and they are keeping the old crafts alive with hands-on workshops.  \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECheck the online events program during school holidays, there are hands on activities and learning through fun, with themed holiday programs for 3-12 year olds that include megafauna, insects, reptiles, science experiments and interactive trails. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E5. Spend a day at the zoo\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1480221014":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/blog-images/2020_SQC_DarlingDownsZoo_ZoosAndSanctuaries.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/blog-images/2020_SQC_DarlingDownsZoo_ZoosAndSanctuaries.jpg","alt":" ","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/8-things-to-do-these-school-holidays-in-southern-queensland-country/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1480221014.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1761023240535/2020-sqc-darlingdownszoo-zoosandsanctuaries.jpeg","uuid":"ec1979f5-3be1-48eb-ad2b-d20b1df6946d","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"\u003Cem\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/mummadventures/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@mummaadventures\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/em\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_50008335":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EGet up close and personal birds, baboons and a boa constrictor at the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b2613dd5f1565045da4ba3-darling-downs-zoo\" title=\"Darling Downs Zoo\" target=\"_self\"\u003EDarling Downs Zoo\u003C/a\u003E. Book in for big cat encounter for some alone time with an African lion or maybe help feed a Zebra.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOpen from 9 am every day except Christmas day, there is no need to book a plane ticket to see a Brazilan Tapir or Capybara.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E6. Go horseback riding\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_97620662":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/blog-images/2020_SQC_SouthernQueenslandCountry_CountryLife.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/blog-images/2020_SQC_SouthernQueenslandCountry_CountryLife.jpg","alt":" ","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/8-things-to-do-these-school-holidays-in-southern-queensland-country/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_97620662.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1761023240767/2020-sqc-southernqueenslandcountry-countrylife.jpeg","uuid":"5779900a-7b65-4e9c-968a-e4618fd746b7","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"\u003Cem\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/cowboyuptrail/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ECowboy Up Trail Rides\u003C/a\u003E via FB\u003C/em\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1226026366":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ESaddle up for a horseback trail ride, roping lesson or whip-cracking lesson and set your inner cowboy or cowgirl free at Cowboy Up. 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