Clifton

Situated half way between Toowoomba and Warwick on the wide fertile plains of the Darling Downs, Clifton was once a large wheat growing area. It now has a diverse range of agriculture including cattle, cereal crops, sunflowers, peanut and honey production.

The Clifton and District Historical Museum, located in the former Butter Factory Building, has a wide collection of household and agricultural items providing an insight into the area's pioneering past. Check out the 1930s dining room, a pioneer bedroom, an early hospital war, kitchen and children's room.

The classic street-scape of Clifton and its building facades have been used in a number of Australian movies including 'The Thornbirds'.

Embark on the Clifton Heritage Walking Trail to discover the historical treasures of the town. The self-guided tour commences from the Railway Station and finishes at the cemetery, incorporating 43 sites in total. A must do for all visitors.

Just a short drive north of Clifton is Nobby and the well known Rudd's Pub which has an extensive display of historic memorabilia and photographs the area's pioneering past. The pub is dedicated to Arthur Hoey Davis, also known as Steele Rudd, who lived in the area, and found inspiration there for his stories in 'On Our Selection'.

Just a short stroll from the pub is the Sister Kenny memorial. Sister Elizabeth Kenny also lived in the area was known for her revolutionary treatment for the victims of polio.

Just out of Clifton, on the Gatton-Clifton road is Darling Downs Zoo, Queensland's newest. The zoo has animals from Australia, Africa, South America and South East Asia including lions, tigers, baboons, and monkeys of different species, coloured tropical parrots, ostrich, llama, kangaroos, crocodiles, snakes and many more.