Stop a while in Allora and find out why it’s known as the friendliest town on the Downs. It’s old-time streetscape beckons you to take a walk.
You may know the author of Mary Poppins, PL Travers, lived in Allora as a child. You can see the Mary Poppins House (circa 1880) which was once the Australian Joint Stock Bank managed by her father Travers Goff, and a carved stone monument in her honour in the park.
You’ll see many timber buildings typical of late 1800s and early 1900s architecture including the CBC Bank, the Railway Hotel, the old Shire Chambers, the Queensland National Bank, the Commercial Hotel and St David’s Anglican Church.
With a relaxed country town feel, Allora is a perfect rest stop. Try one of the three historic pubs or lunch, or pick a spot for a tranquil break in the parks which line the Dalrymple Creek that meanders through the town.
Quick Facts
Allora is an Urban Location area within the local government area of Southern Downs in Queensland, it is located approximately 120kms from the capital Brisbane and extends over an area of 96.473 square kilometres. Allora has a recorded population of 1223 residents and is within the Australian Eastern Standard Time zone Australia/Brisbane.
If you are planning a visit to Allora we’ve put together some of the things you can see or do while you are here. These include, places to stay, tours and attractions, some upcoming events and places where you can grab a meal. Go ahead, try one of the buttons above. Every destination has something worth seeing so start exploring… If you know Allora and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.