Lockyer Valley Regional district, Queensland, Australia

Places to visit near Gatton

Gatton is a town in Lockyer Valley Regional district, Queensland, Australia, home to about 7,003 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit — 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens and 18 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Gatton National Park (7 km), Lockyer National Park (15 km) and Ravensbourne National Park (27 km).

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Gatton, Queensland
Gatton, Lockyer Valley Regional district, Queensland, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gatton at a glance

Location
Lockyer Valley Regional district, Queensland, Australia
Population
about 7,003
Coordinates
27.5587° S, 152.2762° E
Places within 50 km
115 (19 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 churches

Top places to visit near Gatton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gatton: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gatton

55 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gatton. The closest is Beins Mountain (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Gatton

45 churches within 100 km of Gatton. The closest is Bishop's House (38 km); the best-known is Queens Park (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gatton

42 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gatton. The closest is Gatton National Park (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Gatton

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gatton. The closest is Corduroy Road Remains (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Gatton

23 parks within 100 km of Gatton. The closest is Laurel Bank Park (41 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Gatton

21 museums within 100 km of Gatton. The closest is Laidley Pioneer Village and Museum (19 km); the best-known is Cobb & Co Museum (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Gatton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 92 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gatton
  2. 14 km Beins Mountain · viewpoint, Lockyer Valley Regional
  3. 8 km Gatton National Park · national park, Lockyer Valley Regional
  4. 14 km Lake Clarendon · lake, Lockyer Valley Regional
  5. 28 km Ravensbourne National Park · national park, Toowoomba Regional
  6. 13 km Lockyer National Park · national park, Lockyer Valley Regional
  7. 15 km Back to Gatton

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gatton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3455Beins Mountain (14 km)
    Churches945Bishop's House (38 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1942Gatton National Park (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1835Corduroy Road Remains (17 km)
    Parks123Laurel Bank Park (41 km)
    Museums1421Laidley Pioneer Village and Museum (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs715Lake Clarendon (11 km)
    Waterfalls1014Paradise Falls (25 km)
    Other attractions28Boyce Gardens (38 km)
    Caves11The Caves (29 km)
    Beaches & coast01Streets Beach (93 km)

    Gatton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gatton?

    Gatton National Park (national park, about 7 km), Lockyer National Park (national park, about 15 km), Ravensbourne National Park (national park, about 27 km), Lake Clarendon (lake, about 11 km), Beins Mountain (viewpoint, about 14 km), Lake Dyer (lake, about 16 km).

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

    115 places on Spotwander: 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 forts & heritage, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gatton?

    Beins Mountain, about 14 km by road; Mount Ma Ma (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Gatton?

    Bishop's House, about 38 km by road; Queens Park (39 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Gatton?

    Gatton National Park, about 7 km by road; Lockyer National Park (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gatton?

    Start in Gatton, visit Beins Mountain, then Gatton National Park, then Lake Clarendon, then Ravensbourne National Park, then Lockyer National Park, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gatton?

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

    Towns near Gatton

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