Millmerran

Located on the western fringe of the Darling Downs, Millmerran benefits from the rich agricultural area of the Condamine and Macintyre catchments.

Commodore Peak lookout has a panoramic view over Millmerran which is home to a series of larger than life murals that depict stages of the town and the district's history. The Mt Basalt reserve, just 19km south of Millmerran, is a unique geological and environmental landmark that features rare volcanic formations. The area offers a variety of walking trails and a lookout with spectacular views.

The All Saints Anglican Church (opens in new window)  in Yandilla was consecrated by Bishop Webber in 1887. For many years it was used as a private chapel for the Gore family and the workers on the Yandilla Station. Now listed by the National Trust, it is the oldest building in Millmerran and is believed to be the second-oldest church in Queensland.

Millmerran Museum (opens in new window) houses a treasure trove of history from the area and is well worth a visit. The museum is home to the "water baby" a 28 foot steam vessel which was made at Yandilla Station in 1878.

The Australian Camp Oven Festival, (opens in new window) held in Millmerran, is a biennial event that occurs in even-numbered years. The festival includes a feast of camp oven food, bush poetry, bush ballads, and country music. Billy boiling speed tests, damper throwing and camp oven cooking are included in the events.

Held in August, the annual Millmerran Sheep Races (opens in new window) at the Millmerran Showgrounds has a six-race program followed by a calcutta. The Millmerran Show(opens in new window) is held on the first weekend in March.

Nearby Cecil Plains is steeped in history. Cecil Plains Homestead was the focal point of life on Cecil Plains Station which was claimed in 1841 by Henry Stuart Russell. Cecil Plains Homestead is a historical "Country Stay Bed and Breakfast".

Cecil Plains also hosts Ludwig Leichhardt Weekend on the third weekend in May. In 1844 and 1847 Ludwig Leichhardt used Cecil Plains station as the base for his botanical expeditions into the surrounding region. He moved further north to Jimbour for his major journey to Port Essington.