Southern Downs Regional district, Queensland, Australia

Places to visit near Allora

Allora is a town in Southern Downs Regional district, Queensland, Australia, home to about 1,197 people. Within 50 km by road there are 38 places to visit — 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 waterfalls and 6 museums. The must-see places are St. David's (1 km), Darling Downs Zoo (21 km) and Assisi Place (26 km).

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Allora, Queensland
Allora, Southern Downs Regional district, Queensland, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Allora at a glance

Location
Southern Downs Regional district, Queensland, Australia
Population
about 1,197
Coordinates
28.0348° S, 151.9806° E
Places within 50 km
38 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Allora

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Allora

88 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Allora. The closest is Elphinstone (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Allora

37 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Allora. The closest is Darling Downs Zoo (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Allora

32 waterfalls within 100 km of Allora. The closest is Araucaria Falls (30 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Allora

22 museums within 100 km of Allora. The closest is Allora History Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Allora

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Allora. The closest is Fallen Soldier (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Allora

14 churches within 100 km of Allora. The closest is St. David's (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Allora

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 96 km on the road.

  1. Start in Allora
  2. 1 km Allora History Museum · museum, Southern Downs Regional
  3. 1 km Fallen Soldier · heritage site, Southern Downs Regional
  4. 1 km St. David's · church, Southern Downs Regional
  5. 26 km Assisi Place · church, Southern Downs Regional
  6. 46 km Darling Downs Zoo · nature spot, Toowoomba Regional
  7. 21 km Back to Allora

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Allora by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints888Elphinstone (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens837Darling Downs Zoo (21 km)
    Waterfalls632Araucaria Falls (30 km)
    Museums622Allora History Museum (1 km)
    Forts & heritage521Fallen Soldier (1 km)
    Churches414St. David's (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs17Leslie Dam (26 km)
    Other attractions05Killarney (57 km)
    Parks02Laurel Bank Park (66 km)
    Caves01The Caves (96 km)

    Allora: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Allora?

    St. David's (church, about 1 km), Allora History Museum (museum, about 1 km), Darling Downs Zoo (nature spot, about 21 km), Fallen Soldier (heritage site, about 1 km), Assisi Place (church, about 26 km), St Mary's Catholic Church (church, about 26 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Allora?

    38 places on Spotwander: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 waterfalls, 6 museums, 5 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Allora?

    Elphinstone, about 12 km by road; Bony Mountain (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Allora?

    Darling Downs Zoo, about 21 km by road; Topton Nature Refuge (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Allora?

    Araucaria Falls, about 30 km by road; Cascade Falls (48 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Allora?

    Start in Allora, visit Allora History Museum, then Fallen Soldier, then St. David's, then Assisi Place, then Darling Downs Zoo, and drive back — about 96 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Allora?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Allora

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Allora’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Allora on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.