City of Brisbane district, Queensland, Australia

Places to visit near Fernvale

Fernvale is a town in City of Brisbane district, Queensland, Australia, home to about 3,213 people. Within 50 km by road there are 147 places to visit — 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 32 churches, 22 forts & heritage and 20 parks. The must-see places are Ipswich Railway Workshops War Memorial (24 km), St Mary's (25 km) and St. Paul's Church (26 km).

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Fernvale, Queensland
Fernvale, City of Brisbane district, Queensland, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Fernvale at a glance

Location
City of Brisbane district, Queensland, Australia
Population
about 3,213
Coordinates
27.4548° S, 152.6532° E
Places within 50 km
147 (83 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Fernvale

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Fernvale: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Fernvale

47 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Fernvale. The closest is Kholo Botanical Gardens (19 km); the best-known is D'Aguilar National Park (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Fernvale

41 churches within 100 km of Fernvale. The closest is St Mary's (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Fernvale

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fernvale. The closest is Coominya War Memorial (21 km); the best-known is Ipswich Railway Workshops War Memorial (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Fernvale

28 parks within 100 km of Fernvale. The closest is Rocks Riverside Park (40 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Fernvale

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fernvale. The closest is Auxilliary Spillway Viewpoint (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Fernvale

17 museums within 100 km of Fernvale. The closest is Rosewood Scrub Historical Society (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Fernvale

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fernvale
  2. 24 km Ipswich Railway Workshops War Memorial · monument, Ipswich City
  3. 3 km Central Church Ipswich · church, Ipswich City
  4. 1 km St. Stephens Church · church, Ipswich City
  5. 1 km St. Paul's Church · church, Ipswich City
  6. 1 km St Mary's · church, Ipswich City
  7. 25 km Back to Fernvale

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    All places near Fernvale by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fernvale by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2547Kholo Botanical Gardens (19 km)
    Churches3241St Mary's (25 km)
    Forts & heritage2236Coominya War Memorial (21 km)
    Parks2028Rocks Riverside Park (40 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1026Auxilliary Spillway Viewpoint (11 km)
    Museums1417Rosewood Scrub Historical Society (17 km)
    Other attractions516Gas Stripping Tower (43 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1010Wivenhoe Dam (10 km)
    Waterfalls710Banks Creek (Middle Branch) Falls (14 km)
    Beaches & coast14Streets Beach (46 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Brisbane River (37 km)
    Buddhist sites01Chung Tian Temple (65 km)
    Caves01Glow Worm Caves (94 km)
    Temples01Future Lost Mine Mayhem (99 km)

    Fernvale: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fernvale?

    Ipswich Railway Workshops War Memorial (monument, about 24 km), St Mary's (church, about 25 km), St. Paul's Church (church, about 26 km), St. Stephens Church (church, about 26 km), Central Church Ipswich (church, about 26 km), Queens Park (church, about 27 km).

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

    147 places on Spotwander: 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 32 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 20 parks, 10 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Fernvale?

    Kholo Botanical Gardens, about 19 km by road; Mount Crosby Weir Nature Refuge (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Fernvale?

    St Mary's, about 25 km by road; St. Paul's Church (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Fernvale?

    Coominya War Memorial, about 21 km by road; Mihi Creek Heritage Site (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fernvale?

    Start in Fernvale, visit Ipswich Railway Workshops War Memorial, then Central Church Ipswich, then St. Stephens Church, then St. Paul's Church, then St Mary's, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fernvale?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Fernvale

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