Notes

Relish Southern Queensland Country's most memorable culinary experiences with a collection of specially curated travel notes.

Set to inspire, excite and delight, feast on these richer, deeper experiences where you will be immersed in the flavours of the region and learn from those who love it best. Discover the ultimate, out of the ordinary tasting adventures from days trips with a difference, history trails, stays delivering authentic experiences, or country drive itineraries, there is a travel note to satisfy everyone's cravings.

The only thing missing from these epic savour sensations is the special ingredient - YOU!

So, let your taste buds guide your Savour Southern Queensland Country journey for the tastiest time of your life.

Seasonal experiences

Everything always tastes better when picked, plucked, made or baked at the season's peak.

Classes and Workshops

What better way to learn than from the people who do it every day right where they make it. That’s what you’ll find at these premium Southern Queensland Country classes and workshops.

Food Festival Fun

Southern Queensland Country has a festival for every food lover that brings regional country goodness together in one easy place over one or more tasty days.

Food lover experiences around Toowoomba

Toowoomba has an established and growing food scene

Lockyer Valley Finds for Food Lovers

So close to Brisbane, a day in the Lockyer Valley can reveal multiple delights for food lovers. For even more fun, make it into a sleepover.

Outback Southern Queensland Country Food Lovers’ Fun

Enjoy a taste of the Outback without leaving Southern Queensland Country with food experiences and events at Millmerran, Dalby, Chinchilla and Inglewood.

Granite Belt Foodie Experiences

It’s all about food and wine on the Granite Belt, with festivals that showcase the region’s seasonal bounty and workshops that show you how to make your own.

Foodie finds in Outback Southern Queensland Country

A little further west in Southern Queensland Country and the food lovers’ harvests include everything from edible lavender and luscious olives to premium meat and farmed fish.

Source Local in Toowoomba

The country comes to the city each week

Food lovers finds in the Lockyer Valley

It’s one of Australia’s most prolific food bowls and feeds the nation in peak season. Where can you find all this premium Lockyer Valley goodness?

Granite Belt grazing - Source Local edition

The Granite Belt is a mecca for food lovers with a wonderful array of premium produce.

Real Farmers Markets

It’s the easiest way to buy direct from the farm produce, but how do you find the real deal when it comes to Farmers Markets?

Pluck, Pick or Taste - Source Local edition

Can you remember the taste of a freshly picked strawberry or an apple that has just been plucked from the tree?

From the Farm Gate to Your Plate

It doesn’t get any more direct from the farmer to you than when you buy at the farm gate.

Winery stays

Sometimes a visit is not enough, and you want to linger longer to enjoy the views and atmosphere at your favourite winery.

Sunset drinks and picnics

Sunsets on the Granite Belt are quite a sight to behold.

Wineries where you can eat

Wine and food are natural companions, so it makes sense that some wineries offer a delicious dining experience to enjoy with their wines.

Masterclasses for wine lovers

Would you like to know more about your favourite wines, or do you want to be the person who can guess the varietal at dinner parties?

Winery tours

Touring a winery is one of the best ways to learn more about wines and develop an appreciation for them.

South to Ballandean and the border - Cellar Door and Vineyard edition

South to Ballandean and the border

Cellar door and vineyard experiences from Toowoomba to Stanthorpe

You might think that Southern Queensland Country cellar door experiences would only be found in the Granite Belt.

Picnics with a twist

Who said all picnics had to be the same?

Picnics Under the Trees

When you just want someone else to do all the work, here’s what you can do!

Picnic Stars from the Granite Belt to Goondiwindi

Find your perfect spot beside a lake, behind a massive granite boulder or with a hilltop view and enjoy picnicking Granite Belt style.

Love a Lockyer Valley picnic?

It’s no surprise that picnic platter and hamper options around the Lockyer Valley often focus on the beautiful local fruit and vegetables grown in the thick, dark loam.

Heading for Bunya Mountains

Fancy a day under the bright blue sky and the cool, clean air of the Bunya Mountains?

City Picnics around Toowoomba

Elevate your next picnic with a drive up the range to Toowoomba.

Granite Belt Brewers and Distillers Trail

You know the Granite Belt has a great selection of wineries, but all that delicious locally grown produce also makes great beer and spirits.

Hampton High Country Brewers and Distillers Trail

Scenic sights and super sips are what you’ll find on this trail which takes you away north of Toowoomba.

Toowoomba’s Booming Brewing Trail

Discover the booming Toowoomba Brewing Trail near Brisbane with an easy two-hour drive west and enjoy authentic beers, tasty tucker and relaxed regional vibes.

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