Toowoomba Regional district, Queensland, Australia

Places to visit near Withcott

Withcott is a town in Toowoomba Regional district, Queensland, Australia, home to about 1,821 people. Within 50 km by road there are 102 places to visit — 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 forts & heritage and 16 museums. The must-see places are Cobb & Co Museum (7 km), Queens Park (8 km) and Harlaxton House (9 km).

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Withcott, Queensland
Withcott, Toowoomba Regional district, Queensland, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Withcott at a glance

Location
Toowoomba Regional district, Queensland, Australia
Population
about 1,821
Coordinates
27.5541° S, 152.0243° E
Places within 50 km
102 (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 museums

Top places to visit near Withcott

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

62 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Withcott. The closest is Table Top Mountain (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Withcott

40 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Withcott. The closest is Kalisha Nature Refuge (10 km); the best-known is Lockyer National Park (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Withcott

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Withcott. The closest is Charles Essex Evans (6 km); the best-known is Harlaxton House (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Withcott

30 museums within 100 km of Withcott. The closest is School Museum and Archives (7 km); the best-known is Cobb & Co Museum (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Withcott

24 churches within 100 km of Withcott. The closest is Bishop's House (7 km); the best-known is Queens Park (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Withcott

16 waterfalls within 100 km of Withcott. The closest is Waterfall Picnic Point (6 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Withcott

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Withcott
  2. 7 km Cobb & Co Museum · museum, Toowoomba Regional
  3. 1 km Queens Park · church, Toowoomba Regional
  4. 1 km St Luke's · church, Toowoomba Regional
  5. 4 km Tyson Manor · heritage site, Toowoomba Regional
  6. 1 km Harlaxton House · heritage site, Toowoomba Regional
  7. 9 km Back to Withcott

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    Within 15 km of Withcott

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Withcott by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3462Table Top Mountain (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1140Kalisha Nature Refuge (10 km)
    Forts & heritage1537Charles Essex Evans (6 km)
    Museums1630School Museum and Archives (7 km)
    Churches624Bishop's House (7 km)
    Waterfalls916Waterfall Picnic Point (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs69Cooby Creek Reservoir (26 km)
    Other attractions33Boyce Gardens (7 km)
    Parks11Laurel Bank Park (10 km)
    Caves11The Caves (33 km)

    Withcott: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Withcott?

    Cobb & Co Museum (museum, about 7 km), Queens Park (church, about 8 km), Harlaxton House (heritage site, about 9 km), Tyson Manor (heritage site, about 9 km), St Luke's (church, about 9 km), St Patrick's Cathedral (church, about 9 km).

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

    102 places on Spotwander: 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 forts & heritage, 16 museums, 6 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Withcott?

    Table Top Mountain, about 4 km by road; Camel Hump (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Withcott?

    Kalisha Nature Refuge, about 10 km by road; Under Milkweed Nature Refuge (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Withcott?

    Charles Essex Evans, about 6 km by road; Alfred Thomas Memorial (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Withcott?

    Start in Withcott, visit Cobb & Co Museum, then Queens Park, then St Luke's, then Tyson Manor, then Harlaxton House, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Withcott?

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

    Towns near Withcott

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