Lockyer Valley Regional district, Queensland, Australia

Places to visit near Plainland

Plainland is a town in Lockyer Valley Regional district, Queensland, Australia, home to about 1,566 people. Within 50 km by road there are 97 places to visit — 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 churches and 15 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Gatton National Park (15 km), Lockyer National Park (30 km) and Ravensbourne National Park (39 km).

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

Plainland at a glance

Location
Lockyer Valley Regional district, Queensland, Australia
Population
about 1,566
Coordinates
27.5667° S, 152.4167° E
Places within 50 km
97 (16 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 Plainland

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

51 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Plainland. The closest is Cunninghams Crest Lookout (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Plainland

46 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Plainland. The closest is Tea Trees Nature Refuge (13 km); the best-known is Gatton National Park (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Plainland

43 churches within 100 km of Plainland. The closest is St Brigids Catholic Church, Rosewood (24 km); the best-known is St Mary's (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Plainland

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Plainland. The closest is Corduroy Road Remains (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Plainland

25 parks within 100 km of Plainland. The closest is Laurel Bank Park (58 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Plainland

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Plainland. The closest is Lake Dyer (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Plainland

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 81 km on the road.

  1. Start in Plainland
  2. 11 km Cunninghams Crest Lookout · viewpoint, Lockyer Valley Regional
  3. 8 km Lake Dyer · lake, Lockyer Valley Regional
  4. 10 km Gatton National Park · national park, Lockyer Valley Regional
  5. 22 km Lockyer National Park · national park, Lockyer Valley Regional
  6. 19 km Lake Clarendon · lake, Lockyer Valley Regional
  7. 11 km Back to Plainland

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How to reach Plainland

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Plainland by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2651Cunninghams Crest Lookout (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2546Tea Trees Nature Refuge (13 km)
    Churches1043St Brigids Catholic Church, Rosewood (24 km)
    Forts & heritage1533Corduroy Road Remains (12 km)
    Parks025Laurel Bank Park (58 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs715Lake Dyer (10 km)
    Museums1013Laidley Pioneer Village and Museum (12 km)
    Waterfalls38Queen Mary Falls (24 km)
    Other attractions07Gas Stripping Tower (73 km)
    Caves11The Caves (40 km)
    Beaches & coast01Streets Beach (76 km)
    Buddhist sites01Chung Tian Temple (91 km)

    Plainland: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Plainland?

    Gatton National Park (national park, about 15 km), Lockyer National Park (national park, about 30 km), Lake Dyer (lake, about 10 km), Cunninghams Crest Lookout (viewpoint, about 11 km), Lake Clarendon (lake, about 11 km), Laidley Pioneer Village and Museum (museum, about 12 km).

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

    97 places on Spotwander: 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 churches, 15 forts & heritage, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Plainland?

    Cunninghams Crest Lookout, about 11 km by road; Beins Mountain (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Plainland?

    Tea Trees Nature Refuge, about 13 km by road; Gatton National Park (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Plainland?

    St Brigids Catholic Church, Rosewood, about 24 km by road; St Mary's (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Plainland?

    Start in Plainland, visit Cunninghams Crest Lookout, then Lake Dyer, then Gatton National Park, then Lockyer National Park, then Lake Clarendon, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Plainland?

    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 Plainland

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