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The Memorial Ground is really the Rathdowney showground's.
Through-out the year, different event's are held here, including the Rathdowney Heritage Festival each year.
Also, cheap camping is available at the ground, so if you want to explore the scenic rim, and have somewhere to camp where its safe, and there are Toilet's and Shower's + power, then this may be the place for you!
Rathdowney Memorial Grounds (Caravan Park Bookings):
Ph: +61 7 55441142 between 6.30am and 5.30pm
Written Jan 27, 2012
Website: http://www.rathdowney.org.au/content/view/8/14
Located between the Highway and the service road, is the Rathdowney Park.
This is another popular area in town.
It has lawn, Trees, shrub's and a nice garden, also a small playground for the children.
There are picnic tables and chair's, and clean Toilet's, all in the park.
Just across the road, is the Take-Away shop, where we have bought fish n'chips and Hamburger's, and sat in the Park and ate them.
A good place to stop for a break from driving!
Written Jan 27, 2012
Address: Main street, Rathdowney
Located on the Mt. Lindesay Highway, right in the heart of Town, is the Historic & Info centre.
The historic centre is a few old building's from the past and a small museum which you can have a look through for a small donation.
There is an old German Wagon on display, Old Train station, and Prisoner Hut to name a few of the building's.
Written Jan 27, 2012
Address: Mt. Lindesay Highway, Rathdowney
When we are in this area, it is usually a day trip of sightseeing and having a BBQ for lunch.
The Rathdowney Butcher, is an old fashioned Butcher, with good quality meat's. Also, if you like Offal, then he sells this too, it is quite hard to get elsewhere.
So what we do, is buy our meat here for our BBQ.
He is closed on a Sunday, not sure about Saturday, but is open all week.
Written Jan 27, 2012
Address: Mt. Lindesay Highway, Rathdowney
The Rathdowney Pub is in one of those spot's when you are dying for a drink, what better place to stop, than here.
I warn you, it is a very popular country pub.
When inside, have a look a some to the thing's on the wall, like the Toilet Seat's, one is a clock and the other, mmm!....and what about the framed jock strap of one of the Chappel Brother's who played cricket.
Want a drink of water, then just get it out of the mini Water Tank.
Perhap's you would like a unique gift, like a bottle of Brandy surrounded with Ned kelly [bushranger], now that is different!
We come for the meals, and they are excellent, see separate tip, and if you want to stay here, they have a Motel section.
Written Jan 27, 2012
Address: Mt. Lindesay highway, Rathdowney
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The Lions Road, is a road that was originaly built by volunteers.
At each end, there is a Donation box, please put a little money in to help them maintain the road.
This a full days drive if you do the round trip. The BORDER LOOP LOOKOUT, overlooks a significant railway engineering feat. Construction began in 1926 and was completed in 1930. It linked eastern Australia with the first "same guage" interstate rail line for the first time. One tunnel is built through the Qld/NSW BORDER.
Care should be taken driving this winding, unfenced road, because of wildlife and cattle. You should hear the Bellbirds singing on this route.
I scanned a map I had, but for a better one and more information, visit the website below, or the tourist info centres in Rathdowney or Kyogle.
Written Sep 16, 2009
Website: www.kyogle.nsw.gov.au
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This is a small village in a picturesque location, 96kms from Brisbane.
Only about 500 people live here. Don't let the size put you off.
It has a Tourist information centre, holds a HERITAGE FESTIVAL EACH YEAR, and is the starting point for many scenic drives and Mountains.
The Hotel does good, reasonably priced meals, and a Motel for accommodation is located in the town.
Take a drive on the Lions road from Rathdowney. Not far from the beginning, are smart Race horse studs, lush and green grass, beautiful horses, and beautiful scenery.
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Try some of the back roads that will take you past Mount Lindesay and Mount Barney, the scenery is stunning in this area.
Updated Sep 16, 2009
The Rathdowney Hotel is located in the small town of the same name.
This Hotel is very popular with traveller's and us alike. We have been here for a meal, four times now!
On entering the Hotel, we head to the Bar where the Menu's are located. There also is a "special's" board. After ordering, we chose to eat outside in the Beer Garden as it was a nice day. In Winter, we eat inside in the Dining Room.
We didn't have to wait long for our meal's to arrive.
I had Fish & chip's + Salad, which filled my plate for $10. Cooked to perfection, I enjoyed my meal.
My husband had crumbed Lamb Chop's and a big array of Vegetable's which filled a larger plate and cost $19. He was happy!
Once again, we went away happy customer's and will be back again one day!
Written Jan 2, 2012
Address: Main street, Rathdowney
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This Church is located halfway between Rathdowney and Beaudesert.
You can't miss it when travelling on the main road, as it is situated on a hill overlooking the valley.
Its a heritage listed Anglican church.
The family owned timber church, was built in 1915 when it was dedicated by the Archbishop of Brisbane, in memory of Robert Collins (1843-1913) Pastoralist John Collins, bought the land in 1878, and in 1879, his eldest son Robert Collins , took up residence after his marriage to Arabella Smyth.
In 1886 he became the owner. He was responsible for the establishment of Lamington National Park, proclaimed in 1915 after his death.
The Church includes many memorial gifts. The double entrance gates, the flagpole and sundial, all come from the homestead which was demolished when Arabella collins died.
Written Sep 16, 2009
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This Cemetery has a very interesting grave.
The 'KENNIFF BROTHERS' were Australian bushrangers, and they killed Police Constable Doyle and Albert Dahlke, an employee. They were trying to aphrehend the Kenniff Brothers for stealing a Pony, and lost their lives doing so.
An interesting site to read about this is : www.lexscripta.com/articles/kenniff.html
The grounds include two burial areas, one for Station employees, family & friends, and Locals.
The other, is the family enclosure. Robert Collins was the first to be buried here. There is also the grave of George Doyle and Albert Dahlke, who were killed in 1902.
Directions: Follow the Mount Lindesay Highway from Brisbane, through Beaudesert heading to Rathdowney. You will see the Church in a middle of a paddock, high on a hill on the left hand side of the road. The cemetery is at the Church.
Written Sep 16, 2009
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