Toowoomba Regional district, Queensland, Australia

Places to visit near Gowrie

Gowrie is a town in Toowoomba Regional district, Queensland, Australia, home to about 2,068 people. Within 50 km by road there are 92 places to visit — 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 forts & heritage, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 14 museums. The must-see places are Harlaxton House (11 km), Tyson Manor (12 km) and St James Anglican (13 km).

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Gowrie at a glance

Location
Toowoomba Regional district, Queensland, Australia
Population
about 2,068
Coordinates
27.4833° S, 151.8833° E
Places within 50 km
92 (16 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Gowrie

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gowrie: 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 Gowrie

59 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gowrie. The closest is Gowrie Mountain (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Gowrie

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gowrie. The closest is Harlaxton House (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gowrie

34 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gowrie. The closest is Geham National Park (23 km); the best-known is Lockyer National Park (39 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Gowrie

27 museums within 100 km of Gowrie. The closest is Main Roads Heritage Centre (10 km); the best-known is Cobb & Co Museum (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Gowrie

24 waterfalls within 100 km of Gowrie. The closest is Highfields Falls Bushland Reserve (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Gowrie

16 churches within 100 km of Gowrie. The closest is St James Anglican (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Gowrie

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gowrie
  2. 11 km Harlaxton House · heritage site, Toowoomba Regional
  3. 1 km Tyson Manor · heritage site, Toowoomba Regional
  4. 3 km Cobb & Co Museum · museum, Toowoomba Regional
  5. 2 km St James Anglican · church, Toowoomba Regional
  6. 1 km Laurel Bank Park · park, Toowoomba Regional
  7. 13 km Back to Gowrie

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    Within 15 km of Gowrie

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    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gowrie by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2959Gowrie Mountain (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1737Harlaxton House (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens834Geham National Park (23 km)
    Museums1427Main Roads Heritage Centre (10 km)
    Waterfalls924Highfields Falls Bushland Reserve (9 km)
    Churches716St James Anglican (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs39Cooby Creek Reservoir (15 km)
    Other attractions33Boyce Gardens (14 km)
    Parks11Laurel Bank Park (13 km)
    Caves11The Caves (41 km)

    Gowrie: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gowrie?

    Harlaxton House (heritage site, about 11 km), Tyson Manor (heritage site, about 12 km), St James Anglican (church, about 13 km), Laurel Bank Park (park, about 13 km), Cobb & Co Museum (museum, about 14 km), St Luke's (church, about 14 km).

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

    92 places on Spotwander: 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 forts & heritage, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 museums, 9 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gowrie?

    Gowrie Mountain, about 8 km by road; Glenvale (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gowrie?

    Harlaxton House, about 11 km by road; Tyson Manor (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Gowrie?

    Geham National Park, about 23 km by road; Kalisha Nature Refuge (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gowrie?

    Start in Gowrie, visit Harlaxton House, then Tyson Manor, then Cobb & Co Museum, then St James Anglican, then Laurel Bank Park, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gowrie?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Gowrie

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Gowrie’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.