Location Description
The Lockyer Valley is one of the world's most fertile and productive agricultural regions and often referred to as "Australia's Salad Bowl". The Lockyer offers you a unique experience: a world of fascinating history, rich culture and stunning contrasts of natural mix town and country living, with everything from top class restaurants and art galleries to hot-air ballooning, skydiving, bird watching, stunning national parks and country markets within easy reach. The valley stretches from Minden to Withcott and from nearly Wivenhoe to Mt Mistake National Park, with the heart of the valley Gatton, being one 85kms from Brisbane.
The University of Queensland's Gatton campus is now 106 years old and part of Queensland's heritage. It combines a unique blend of historical buildings, state of the art teaching and research facilities, all located on 1000 hectares of prime agricultural land.
The township of Gatton and surrounds contains many historical features. From stone churches, museums such as the Historic Pioneer Villages and 'Das Neumann Haus' which also houses an art and craft gallery.
The Lockyer Valley also features many outdoor and extreme sports. From Skydiving, hot-air ballooning, camping and popular four wheel drive parks to Guided bus and farm tours and bushwalking.
The University of Queensland's Gatton campus is now 106 years old and part of Queensland's heritage. It combines a unique blend of historical buildings, state of the art teaching and research facilities, all located on 1000 hectares of prime agricultural land.
The township of Gatton and surrounds contains many historical features. From stone churches, museums such as the Historic Pioneer Villages and 'Das Neumann Haus' which also houses an art and craft gallery.
The Lockyer Valley also features many outdoor and extreme sports. From Skydiving, hot-air ballooning, camping and popular four wheel drive parks to Guided bus and farm tours and bushwalking.
Visitors Centre
Gatton's Lake Apex Park Br>Lake Apex Drive, Gatton
07 5462 3430
Lockyer Valley Tourist Information Centre
Jumbo's Fruit Barn
Warrego Highway, Hattonvale
(07) 5465 7642
07 5462 3430
Lockyer Valley Tourist Information Centre
Jumbo's Fruit Barn
Warrego Highway, Hattonvale
(07) 5465 7642
Attractions
Spring Bluff - Historic Railway
Station & Gardens
Laidley Pioneer Village
Glen Rock National Park
Ripcord Skydivers & Balloons Above
Numerous B&B's & Farm stays
Station & Gardens
Laidley Pioneer Village
Glen Rock National Park
Ripcord Skydivers & Balloons Above
Numerous B&B's & Farm stays
Facilities
Gatton features many speciality shops and eateries through out the Lockyer Valley.
The Gatton Plaza provides locals with a major grocery chain and essentials.
The Gatton Plaza provides locals with a major grocery chain and essentials.
Transport
Public transport in the Lockyer Valley solely comprises of buses. The buses run both in and around Gatton and to Toowoomba and Brisbane several times a day.
Community
The Lockyer Valley is home to two local hospitals:
Gatton Health Service
(07) 5462 0110
Laidley Rural Health Service
(07) 5466 8100
Gatton Health Service
(07) 5462 0110
Laidley Rural Health Service
(07) 5466 8100
Pre-Schools
Pre-school facilities are provided at:
Coominya State Preschool
(07) 5426 4703
Fernvale State Preschool
(07) 5426 7174
Flagstone State Preschool
(07) 5547 9222
Forest Hill State Preschool
(07) 5465 4407
Gatton State Preschool
(07) 5462 1473
Glenore Grove State Preschool
(07) 5466 5313
Hattonvale State Preschool
(07) 5465 6078
Laidley District Preschool
(07) 5466 8255
Coominya State Preschool
(07) 5426 4703
Fernvale State Preschool
(07) 5426 7174
Flagstone State Preschool
(07) 5547 9222
Forest Hill State Preschool
(07) 5465 4407
Gatton State Preschool
(07) 5462 1473
Glenore Grove State Preschool
(07) 5466 5313
Hattonvale State Preschool
(07) 5465 6078
Laidley District Preschool
(07) 5466 8255
Primary Schools
Local primary schools include:
Blenheim State Primary School
(07) 5466 4265
Clarendon State Primary School
(07) 5426 1289
Coominya State Primary School
(07) 5426 4138
Fernvale State Primary School
(07) 5426 7236
Flagstone State Primary School
(07) 5547 9222
Forest Hill State Primary School
(07) 5465 4177
Gatton Our Lady Of Good Counsel
(07) 5462 2675
Gatton State Primary School
(07) 5462 1013
Glenore Grove State Primary School
(07) 5466 5313
Grantham State Primary School
(07) 5466 1259
Haigslea State Primary School
(07) 5464 4283
Hattonvale State Primary School
(07) 5465 6526
Junction View State Primary School
(07) 5462 9169
Laidley District State Primary School
(07) 5466 8222
Lake Clarendon State Primary School
(07) 5466 5279
Lockrose State Primary School
(07) 5465 8249
Lowood State Primary School
(07) 5427 2333
Ma Ma Creek State Primary School
(07) 5462 7271
Minden State Primary School
(07) 5426 8212
Mt Sylvia State Primary School
(07) 5462 6245
Mt Tarampa State Primary School
(07) 5427 9208
Peace Luthern
(07) 5462 2833
Ropeley State Primary School
(07) 5462 7126
Tarampa State Primary School
(07) 5426 1191
Tenthill Lower State Primary School
(07) 5462 7109
Tenthill Upper State Primary School
(07) 5462 7280
Blenheim State Primary School
(07) 5466 4265
Clarendon State Primary School
(07) 5426 1289
Coominya State Primary School
(07) 5426 4138
Fernvale State Primary School
(07) 5426 7236
Flagstone State Primary School
(07) 5547 9222
Forest Hill State Primary School
(07) 5465 4177
Gatton Our Lady Of Good Counsel
(07) 5462 2675
Gatton State Primary School
(07) 5462 1013
Glenore Grove State Primary School
(07) 5466 5313
Grantham State Primary School
(07) 5466 1259
Haigslea State Primary School
(07) 5464 4283
Hattonvale State Primary School
(07) 5465 6526
Junction View State Primary School
(07) 5462 9169
Laidley District State Primary School
(07) 5466 8222
Lake Clarendon State Primary School
(07) 5466 5279
Lockrose State Primary School
(07) 5465 8249
Lowood State Primary School
(07) 5427 2333
Ma Ma Creek State Primary School
(07) 5462 7271
Minden State Primary School
(07) 5426 8212
Mt Sylvia State Primary School
(07) 5462 6245
Mt Tarampa State Primary School
(07) 5427 9208
Peace Luthern
(07) 5462 2833
Ropeley State Primary School
(07) 5462 7126
Tarampa State Primary School
(07) 5426 1191
Tenthill Lower State Primary School
(07) 5462 7109
Tenthill Upper State Primary School
(07) 5462 7280
Secondary Schools
There are a number of high schools in the area including:
Faith Luthern College
(07) 5466 9900
Laidley State High School
(07) 5466 8922
Lockyer District State High School
(07) 5462 3066
Lowood State High School
(07) 5426 1511
Westmorton Anglican College
(07) 3813 4555
Faith Luthern College
(07) 5466 9900
Laidley State High School
(07) 5466 8922
Lockyer District State High School
(07) 5462 3066
Lowood State High School
(07) 5426 1511
Westmorton Anglican College
(07) 3813 4555
Sport
Many sporting facilities can be found in the Lockyer Valley including two fitness centres one of which was built in 2002, squash centre, tennis courts, indoor and outdoor basketball & volleyball, numerous ovals and swimming pool.
The Gatton indoor equestrian centre is home to a variety of events ranging from cattle dog trials to night rodeo and classic dressage events. The centre is of minimum Olympic size at 70m by 40m, with lighting for night events.
The Gatton indoor equestrian centre is home to a variety of events ranging from cattle dog trials to night rodeo and classic dressage events. The centre is of minimum Olympic size at 70m by 40m, with lighting for night events.
