The accredited Rathdowney Visitor Information Centre is on the Mt Lindesay Highway in Rathdowney where you can find information including maps and brochures, and ask knowledgeable locals for information.
In front of the main building is an information hut with brochures and maps if you come by when the centre is closed.
The tourist information centre doubles as a historical museum. While you can see a bit of it out of normal hours, you will see much more exploring the collections and displays during opening hours.
The historical buildings include a prison hut used by prisoners at Palen Creek Low Security Farm, the Old Shop which was moved from its nearby original location to where it is by a team of draft horses, a Tramway building and a Barn.
Across the road is a picnic area with flushing toilets and picnic tables. On the other side of the picnic area is the general store.
Address: Mount Lindsay Hwy, Rathdowney, Queensland.
Website: https://www.rathdowney.org.au/
Phone: 07 5544 1222
Email: info@rathdowney.org.au
Nearby Brown Signs
Bigriggan Reserve – Bigriggen Park is a bush campground in the Scenic Rim between Boonah and Rathdowney. Beautifully kept grassy campgrounds, freshwater Logan River flowing beside
Border Loop Lookout – The Border Loop Lookout is in the Border Ranges National Park along Lions Road, close to the Queensland and New South Wales border, looking over Gradys Creek
Flanagan Reserve – Flanagan Reserve is a camping ground in the Scenic Rim overlooked by Mt Maroon, with fresh water Logan River running along the length of it
Langdon Reserve – Langdon Reserve is a short-stop free camp between Rathdowney and Beaudesert, a large area with open space as well as plenty of shady spots under the trees
Lions Road Scenic Drive – Lions Road is a scenic drive from the Queensland border into New South Wales, through the upper section of the Border Ranges National Park into Glady’s Creek
Maroon Dam – Maroon Dam is open for recreational day use, including boating, jet skiing, water skiing, wakeboarding, tubing, canoeing, fishing, and kayaking
To Get There
The Rathdowney Visitor Information Centre is on the main road through Rathdowney, the Mount Lindesay Highway between Beaudesert, Boonah, and Woodenbong across the New South Wales Border. Coming from Beaudesert, continue through the town as you enter and the visitor information centre is on the left. Coming from Woodenbong or Boonah, the Rathdowney visitor information centre is on the right.
