Somerset Regional district, Queensland, Australia

Places to visit near Lowood

Lowood is a town in Somerset Regional district, Queensland, Australia, home to about 4,106 people. Within 50 km by road there are 100 places to visit — 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 churches, 18 forts & heritage and 12 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Lake Wivenhoe (27 km), Ipswich Railway Workshops War Memorial (29 km) and St Mary's (30 km).

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Lowood, Queensland
Lowood, Somerset Regional district, Queensland, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lowood at a glance

Location
Somerset Regional district, Queensland, Australia
Population
about 4,106
Coordinates
27.4656° S, 152.5762° E
Places within 50 km
100 (30 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

Top places to visit near Lowood

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

46 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lowood. The closest is Tea Trees Nature Refuge (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Lowood

40 churches within 100 km of Lowood. The closest is St Brigids Catholic Church, Rosewood (24 km); the best-known is St Mary's (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lowood

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lowood. The closest is Coominya War Memorial (14 km); the best-known is Ipswich Railway Workshops War Memorial (29 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lowood

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

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Parks near Lowood

26 parks within 100 km of Lowood. The closest is Rocks Riverside Park (49 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Lowood

16 museums within 100 km of Lowood. The closest is Rosewood Scrub Historical Society (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lowood

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 112 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lowood
  2. 27 km Lake Wivenhoe · lake, Somerset Regional
  3. 18 km Wivenhoe Dam · dam, Somerset Regional
  4. 34 km Ipswich Railway Workshops War Memorial · monument, Ipswich City
  5. 2 km St. Paul's Church · church, Ipswich City
  6. 1 km St Mary's · church, Ipswich City
  7. 30 km Back to Lowood

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    All places near Lowood by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lowood by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2746Tea Trees Nature Refuge (11 km)
    Churches1040St Brigids Catholic Church, Rosewood (24 km)
    Forts & heritage1836Coominya War Memorial (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1229Auxilliary Spillway Viewpoint (11 km)
    Parks526Rocks Riverside Park (49 km)
    Museums1216Rosewood Scrub Historical Society (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1013Wivenhoe Dam (10 km)
    Waterfalls69Banks Creek (Middle Branch) Falls (23 km)
    Other attractions09Gas Stripping Tower (53 km)
    Beaches & coast03Streets Beach (55 km)
    Buddhist sites01Chung Tian Temple (73 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Peel Island (96 km)
    Caves01Glow Worm Caves (100 km)

    Lowood: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lowood?

    Lake Wivenhoe (lake, about 27 km), Ipswich Railway Workshops War Memorial (monument, about 29 km), St Mary's (church, about 30 km), St. Paul's Church (church, about 30 km), Wivenhoe Dam (dam, about 10 km), St. Stephens Church (church, about 31 km).

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

    100 places on Spotwander: 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 churches, 18 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 parks.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Lowood?

    Tea Trees Nature Refuge, about 11 km by road; Kholo Botanical Gardens (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lowood?

    St Brigids Catholic Church, Rosewood, about 24 km by road; St Mary's (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lowood?

    Coominya War Memorial, about 14 km by road; Cooragook Railway Station (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lowood?

    Start in Lowood, visit Lake Wivenhoe, then Wivenhoe Dam, then Ipswich Railway Workshops War Memorial, then St. Paul's Church, then St Mary's, and drive back — about 112 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lowood?

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

    Towns near Lowood

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