Goondiwindi is a town in the Darling Downs region of Queensland, Australia. It is the gateway to Queensland as it is right on the Queensland / New South Wales border.
Understand
The name Goondiwindi derives from the Aboriginal word "resting place of the birds".
Get in
The best way to come is through the A39, either from NSW or Queensland. Be aware that during times where Qld has shut its borders to a jurisdiction, passing here may be taking its toll on wait times. But regardless, from Toowoomba, it's a quick short drive from T.
Get around
See
- Customs House Museum, 1 McLean St, -28.5489°, 150.3068°. A detached home that was built sometime during the late 19th century, now a museum. 2021-06-28
- Botanic Gardens. 2021-06-28
- Macintyre River. 2021-06-28 - Border Bridge and the “Tree of Knowledge”.
- Gunsynd. 2021-06-28 - A famous race horse, in the Apex Park on banks of the Macintyre River.
- Historic Buildings - Anglican Church and Martha's Cottage.
- There are birds by the thousands most of the year, including Jabiru, Pelicans, Kurrawongs, Top-knot Pigeons, Blue-eyed Honey-eater, Major Mitchell Galahs, *Sulphur Crested Cockatoos, Magpies, Butcher Birds, Lorikeets and the rare Apostle Birds.
Do
- Fishing at the Town Common and Hilton Weir.
- Swimming at the Town Common, Hilton Weir, or else try Little Bondi (a sandy beach just out of town)
Buy
Eat
- Tracks (Tracks Restaurant), Old Cunningham Highway (At Goondiwindi Motel). Fully Licensed, air conditioned and seating up to 80 guests.
Drink
Sleep
- Goondiwindi Motel, Old Cunningham Highway (opposite the racecourse.), -28.5383°, 150.3141°, +61 7 4671 1544, accom@goondiwindimotel.com.au. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 10AM. 32 ground level units on the property, from single rooms to family size. Laundry, tea & coffee facilities, room service, pool, BBQ area, wireless and dial-up internet. Non-smoking rooms. (AAA rated 3½ star). $84–125 single - family - via online booking