Rathdowney Travel Guide

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  • Main street of Rathdowney
      Main street of Rathdowney
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  • Rathdowney Pub
      Rathdowney Pub
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  • Historical building's
      Historical building's
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  • The Park
      The Park
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  • Rear of Railway station building
      Rear of Railway station building
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MEMORIAL GROUND

MEMORIAL GROUND, Rathdowney

 balhannah Says:  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... 

RATHDOWNEY PARK

RATHDOWNEY PARK, Rathdowney

 balhannah Says:  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... 

HISTORIC CENTRE & INFO CENTRE

HISTORIC CENTRE & INFO CENTRE, Rathdowney

 balhannah Says:  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... 

RATHDOWNEY BUTCHER

RATHDOWNEY BUTCHER, Rathdowney

 balhannah Says:  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... 

RATHDOWNEY HOTEL

RATHDOWNEY HOTEL, Rathdowney

 balhannah Says:  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,... 

RATHDOWNEY - Drive the scenic "LIONS ROAD"

RATHDOWNEY - Drive the scenic "LIONS  ROAD", Rathdowney

 balhannah Says:  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... 

RATHDOWNEY & SURROUNDS.

RATHDOWNEY &  SURROUNDS., Rathdowney

 balhannah Says:  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.... 

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RATHDOWNEY HOTEL: REASONABLE PRICE & GOOD!

RATHDOWNEY HOTEL: REASONABLE PRICE & GOOD!, Rathdowney

 balhannah Says:  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"... 

Off The Beaten Path  

TAMROOKUM CHURCH

TAMROOKUM CHURCH, Rathdowney

 balhannah Says:  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... 

TAMROOKUM CHURCH CEMETERY

TAMROOKUM  CHURCH  CEMETERY, Rathdowney

 balhannah Says:  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... 

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