Local Attractions and Things to do Nearby

Murphy’s Creek Escape is situated at the bottom of the Toowoomba range – approximately ten minutes drive from the Warrego highway.

10 Minute Drive to Town

If you are wanting to explore the local attractions throughout the day or wanting to stock up on some extra camping supplies it is only a short drive into town. From there you will have access to everything like fuel, groceries and local attractions. There are a lot of things to do in the local area worth checking out that the whole family can enjoy. Below you will find a number of local things to do making the perfect day trip.

Close by Attractions

Murphys Creek Tavern

Enjoy a cold drink, coffee, lunch and dinner at our local tavern: located 8 minutes from Murphy’s Creek Escape. Live music and food theme evenings feature regularly – check out their Facebook page for the latest information. The Tavern offers a courtesy bus to and from Murphy’s Creek Escape on a Friday and Saturday night. Bookings are essential.

Queensland Museum

Cobb+Co Museum is part of the Queensland Museum and is home to the National Carriage Collection. As well as Cobb & Co coaches, their collection includes examples of a vast range of vehicles from the horse-drawn era, from farm wagons and delivery carts to the Rolls Royce of Carriages, the landau.

They also feature extensive displays on the natural and cultural history of Toowoomba and the Darling Downs. Cobb & Co offer opportunities for people to learn a range of heritage trades and skills through their Hands On Workshops program, including blacksmithing, silversmithing, leadlighting and leatherwork. Why not book for a weekend workshop and stay at the Escape? Located in Toowoomba.

Native Oz Bush Food Tours

Native Bushfood: https://nativeozbushfoods.com.au/collections

Tour Bookings: https://book.bookeasy.com/native-oz-bushfoods/tours/141468 

This is a cool new experience to try around the Lockyer Valley. Offering education about Australian Native fauna and flora with an onsite fruit shop. A really cool experience for any school groups, groups of families, backpackers or really anyone in fact wanting a half day tour offer a unique true Australian experience.

Planning a camping trip soon?