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Gatton, QLD

The fertile Lockyer Valley of South East Queensland is home to the rich farming region of Gatton Shire, just 60 minutes from downtown Brisbane.

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Known for its spectacular scenic backdrop of steep hills and the mountains of The Great Dividing Range, Gatton is a fast growing region that has maintained its natural beauty and charm. The Gatton Historical Village is keeping local history alive, preserving heritage buildings and memorabilia on the southern border of Lake Apex Park.

There’s much to do here, including a highlight for train enthusiasts – the Spring Bluff Railway, a heritage listed site where you can relax and picnic in the landscaped gardens and learn about its colourful history.

See the natural beauty of the shire at Lake Apex Park, a must for bird watchers and explore the Aboriginal carvings while you picnic by Blackduck Creek. Also visit Glen Rock, the new regional park, comprising of picnic and camping facilities, bush walks, and swimming just 30 minutes from Gatton. For those who relish antique treasures, then the picturesque township of Withcott has a number of shops to browse.

From bushwalking on the scenic mountain trails and exploring heritage treasures, Gatton Shire is a great way to experience a beautiful part of Queensland’s South East.

Nearest Airport: Brisbane

Where to stay?

Experiences

  • Active
  • Caravan and Camping
  • Farm/Station
  • Homestay
  • Rural/Country
  • Cultural
  • Environmental
  • Food and Wine
  • Historic/Heritage
  • Mountain
  • Nature based
  • Relaxation
  • Soft Adventure

Popular Activities

  • Golfing
  • National Park
  • Adventure
  • Fishing
  • Rainforest
  • Wilderness
  • Wildlife
  • World Heritage

About Gatton

  • Locality: Urban locality
  • Gatton Postcode: 4343
  • State: Queensland
  • Region: Southern Queensland Country
  • Latitude: -27.55598
  • Longitude: 152.27972
  • Elevation: 103m
  • Population: 7101
  • Median Income: $27040
  • Area (Sq/km): 42.849
  • Timezone: Australia/Brisbane

Accommodation In Gatton

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Explore The Outback

Australia has a vast remote interior, much of it largely untouched. By night, the outback is deathly quiet, with the only light provided by the stars and the moon - a perfect oportunity for stargazing. Explore the isolated heart of the country, meet and connect with Aboriginal people and experience one of the oldest living cultures in the world. Go ‘walk-about’ and immerse yourself with Australia’s endless outback horizons.

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Luxe Accommodation

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Australia has wide variety of accommodation options to suit most budgets and travelling preferences. Choose from luxury lodges, boutique hotels, serviced apartments, motels, bed and breakfasts, caravan parks as well as youth and backpacker hostels.

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Glasshouse Mountains

The Glasshouse Mountains in the hinterland of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast are actually the cores of 20 million year old volcanoes. The sides of the volcanoes have eroded away leaving only the hardened rock spiremountain cores we see today. Learn more about this awe-inspiring landscape.

Glasshouse Mountains