Notable viewpoint · Southern Downs Regional, Queensland
The Backyard
The Backyard is a viewpoint in Southern Downs Regional, Queensland.
The Backyard: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit The Backyard
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach The Backyard — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -28.59440, 151.80116. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near The Backyard
- Mount Marlay · viewpoint · Tenterfield Shire Council · ~20 km · Must-see
- Maryland National Park · sanctuary · Tenterfield Shire Council · ~36 km · Must-see
- Girraween National Park · sanctuary · Southern Downs Regional · ~39 km · Must-see
- Bald Rock National Park · sanctuary · Tenterfield Shire Council · ~50 km · Must-see
- Boonoo Boonoo Falls · waterfall · Tenterfield Shire Council · ~54 km · Must-see
- St Mary's Catholic Church · church · Southern Downs Regional · ~59 km · Must-see
- Assisi Place · church · Southern Downs Regional · ~59 km · Must-see
- Basket Swamp National Park · sanctuary · Tenterfield Shire Council · ~64 km · Must-see
- Tenterfield Park · attraction · Tenterfield Shire Council · ~71 km · Must-see
- Red Rock Peak · sanctuary · Tenterfield Shire Council · ~71 km · Must-see
- Mount Mackenzie Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Tenterfield Shire Council · ~72 km · Must-see
- Tooloom Falls · waterfall · Tenterfield Shire Council · ~74 km · Must-see
- The Lane · viewpoint · Southern Downs Regional · ~0 km
- The Lines · viewpoint · Southern Downs Regional · ~1 km
- The Battlefield · viewpoint · Southern Downs Regional · ~1 km
- Middle Sector · viewpoint · Southern Downs Regional · ~1 km
- Super Sharp Bros. North · viewpoint · Southern Downs Regional · ~1 km
- St Denys Anglican Church · church · Tenterfield Shire Council · ~1 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near The Backyard
- Mount Marlay · viewpoint · Tenterfield Shire Council · ~20 km · Must-see
- Haystack Mountain · viewpoint · Kyogle Council · ~87 km · Must-see
- Mount Superbus · viewpoint · Scenic Rim Regional · ~96 km · Must-see
- Wilsons Peak · viewpoint · Scenic Rim Regional · ~96 km · Must-see
- Steamer Valley Lookout · viewpoint · Scenic Rim Regional · ~98 km · Must-see
- Mount Asplenium · viewpoint · Scenic Rim Regional · ~99 km · Must-see
- Mount Huntley · viewpoint · Southern Downs Regional · ~99 km · Must-see
- Mount Mitchell · viewpoint · Scenic Rim Regional · ~104 km · Must-see
- Mount Cordeaux · viewpoint · Scenic Rim Regional · ~106 km · Must-see
- Dome Mountain · viewpoint · Kyogle Council · ~111 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for The Backyard yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit The Backyard?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near The Backyard?
Nearby: Mount Marlay (viewpoint, 20 km), Maryland National Park (sanctuary, 36 km), Girraween National Park (sanctuary, 39 km), Bald Rock National Park (sanctuary, 50 km), Boonoo Boonoo Falls (waterfall, 54 km), St Mary's Catholic Church (church, 59 km).
Is The Backyard worth visiting?
The Backyard is listed as a notable viewpoint in Queensland on Spotwander.