Goomburra is an area of unspoilt natural beauty, just 30 minutes’ drive north of Warwick or 90 minutes’ drive south east of Toowoomba.
The surrounding mountains, valleys and creeks make Goomburra a ‘must see’ for any nature lover keen to get off the beaten track. Goomburra is popular with campers and bushwalkers and offers plenty of space to pitch a tent and explore.
There are several walks gazetted in the Goomburra section Main Range National Park, each providing a different perspective on this unique part of the country. The walk to Araucaria Falls takes you through subtropical rainforest and past rock pools and towering hoop pines. The half hour hike to Sylvesters Lookout is well worth the effort with spectacular views across the Brisbane Valley your reward. The park also provides a haven for rare and endangered species of frog as well as platypus, koalas, brush-tailed phascogale.
There are several accommodation options available at Goomburra from privately operated campsites and cabin-style bungalows to camping in the National Park. Campsites have toilets, tap water and barbecues however campers are advised to boil all water before drinking. Campers must also bring their own firewood. Advance bookings required for holiday periods including long weekends and public holidays.
Quick Facts
Goomburra is a small Queensland Rural Location within the local government area of Southern Downs, it is located approximately 109kms from the capital Brisbane covering an area of 181.545 square kilometres. Goomburra has a recorded population of 259 residents and is within the Australian Eastern Standard Time zone Australia/Brisbane.
If you are planning a visit to Goomburra we’ve put together some of the things nearby that 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 Goomburra and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.