Southern Downs Region

Southern Downs Area. A tourism region in Queensland.

Places in Southern Downs Region

Each place has its own page with the stays, tours and attractions listed there.

Southern Downs AreaSouthern Downs Region, QLD

About Southern Downs Region

Venture inland to Queensland's Southern Downs for a rural escape. Think dramatic granite landscapes in Girraween National Park, crisp mountain air, and a slice of apple pie at Sutton's Farm.

Grants for Southern Downs Region operators

239 open now across state and national programs that apply in Queensland.

All QLD grants

Australian Government Festivals Australia
Supports high-quality arts projects that invite audiences to experience and engage with the arts at festivals across Australia.
GenAI Deep Search, Federal
Funding
Amount varies
Status
Open now
Queensland Destination Events Program (QDEP)
The primary purpose of the QDEP is to foster the growth of events that attract intrastate, interstate, and international visitors to Queensland, thereby stimulating regional economies and showcasing the state's diverse attractions.
Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ), State
Funding
$5,000 to $100,000
Status
Open now
Queensland Tourism Industry Development Grants
To support and enhance the tourism sector in Queensland by funding new projects, upgrades, and innovative strategies.
Queensland Government, State
Funding
$5,000 to $50,000
Status
Open now
Regional Connectivity Program
Funds projects that deliver improved digital connectivity in regional, rural, and remote areas.
GenAI Deep Search, Federal
Funding
Amount varies
Status
Open now

Southern Downs Region, answered

Where is Southern Downs Region?

Southern Downs Region is a tourism region in Queensland, Australia, as defined by the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse. It takes in Southern Downs Area. Venture inland to Queensland's Southern Downs for a rural escape. Think dramatic granite landscapes in Girraween National Park, crisp mountain air, and a slice of apple pie at Sutton's Farm.

What is there to do in Southern Downs Region?

The Australian Tourism Data Warehouse lists the experiences, stays and attractions in Southern Downs Region. Each place in the region has its own page here.

Are there tourism grants for Southern Downs Region operators?

Yes. 239 grants are open now for tourism businesses in Queensland, including Southern Downs Region, across state and national programs. The full list is on the Queensland grants page, and the application detail is in Launchpad.

How do operators in Southern Downs Region get onto Launchpad?

Through a regional tourism organisation or council program on a free Starter seat, or directly at $595 a year. The Altitude Score is free to run without an account. Tell us where you operate and we will check whether a program is running in Southern Downs Region.