Cellar Doors to Sunsets
Cellar Doors to Sunsets
Embark on the Ultimate "Cellar Doors to Sunsets" Road Trip
Discover the rich heritage, slow-paced charm, and warm hospitality of Australia's heartland on the spectacular Cellar Doors to Sunsets touring route. Seamlessly linking 12 distinct regions across the sun-drenched borderlands of Queensland and New South Wales, this fully mapped drive is the ultimate itinerary for travelers looking to hitch up the caravan, leave the rush behind, and follow the horizon from lush vineyards to wide-outback skies.
The adventure begins along the scenic Great Dividing Range in the Southern Downs and Tenterfield. Here, you can park the rig and indulge in boutique, cold-climate wine tastings, marvel at the giant granite landscapes of Girraween National Park, and stroll through beautifully preserved historic towns.
Heading west, the road opens up into the rich, welcoming country plains of Inverell, Gwydir, Moree Plains, and Goondiwindi. These stops are custom-made for a relaxed pace—spend your days fossicking for sapphires, admiring towering painted silo art, and soothing any road weariness with a long, therapeutic soak in natural artesian thermal springs.
As you venture deeper into the timeless outback through Walgett, Brewarrina, Bourke, Balonne, Paroo, and Bulloo, Australia's history comes alive. Explore ancient Aboriginal fish traps, cruise the iconic Darling River on a historic paddlevessel, and spot native wildlife while camping under a canopy of brilliant desert stars.
With accessible roads, caravan-friendly towns, and endless country hospitality, the Cellar Doors to Sunsets pathway offers the perfect mix of culture, comfort, and natural wonders. Pack the van, hit the highway, and experience a cross-border journey you will never forget.
Explore the Southern Downs on the unique Stone Sculpture Trail. Journey through art and nature on this 327km road trip, discovering a stunning collection of artworks created by local
and international artists. Using locally-sourced sandstone and granite, these sculptures are
thoughtfully placed throughout the region, inviting you to explore its beauty and culture.
Discover the Granite Belt on the Strange Birds Wine Trail. Australia's highest wine region and
Queensland's 'coolest' location, produces elegant cool-climate wines. Here, winemakers are admired for their mainstream varieties, but it's the Strange Bird Wines that have wine lovers describing the Granite Belt as 'full of surprises' and 'unlike anywhere else'.
Admire the wonders of Girraween National Park. Just outside Stanthorpe, the breathtaking
Girraween National Park invites you to explore its stunning landscapes. Towering granite boulders rise above open forests, creating a spectacular and popular destination for nature lovers.
Facilities
- One way
- Car
- Caravan
- Minibus
- Scenic Drives
Take a three day outback road trip through the Paroo Shire, relax with 5 different artesian experiences and see why we are the Hot Springs Capital of Australia.
From natural bore baths, modern artesian spa pools, mud bathing and quirky bathhouses, we can offer it all and more.
And when your not enjoying the healing properties of the artesian springs, you can sample some of the regions great food, fantastic hospitality, outback skies, spa and beauty treatments and awesome accommodation.
Facilities
- Bar
- Barbecue
- Cafe
- Campsites
- Caravan / Camper Trailer / Campervan Sites
- Carpark
- Day Spa
- Food and Refreshments
- Picnic Area
- Public Toilet
- Shaded Area
- Showers
- Return over same path
- Car
- Caravan
- Birdwatching
- Camping
- Swimming
Goondiwindi Art Trail showcases the region's vibrant creative spirit through a self-guided journey of public art, heritage and unique cultural experiences across Goondiwindi, Yelarbon and Texas. Perfect for art and culture enthusiasts, the trail leads visitors beyond traditional galleries to discover striking murals, colourful laneways, inspiring sculptures and fascinating local stories woven throughout the region's towns and landscapes.
What sets the Goondiwindi Art Trail apart is its blend of large-scale public artworks, historic landmarks and community creativity. Admire the 26 handcrafted stained-glass windows of Holy Trinity Church, wander through the whimsical sculptures nestled among native gardens at the Goondiwindi Botanic Gardens, and stand before the impressive 96-metre Yelarbon GrainCorp Silos. Featuring the spectacular mural When the Rain Comes, one of Australia's largest silo artworks, this landmark celebrates the region's history, people and connection to the land.
The trail also invites visitors to explore nearby cafés, boutique shopping, parks and country towns while discovering the wider Goondiwindi region. History lovers can step back in time at the Texas Rabbit Works, Australia's only surviving historic rabbit processing facility, built in 1928 and a testament to the ingenuity of local communities during the Great Depression. Easily explored by car with well-spaced stops, the trail offers a rewarding day trip or leisurely regional escape. Discover the stories, landscapes and remarkable artworks that make the Goondiwindi Art Trail an inspiring addition to any Border Country itinerary.
Facilities
- One way
- Car
- Walk
- Scenic Drives
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the New England High Country region and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders – past, present and emerging – and acknowledge the important role Indigenous Peoples continue to play within the New England High Country community.
