IN & AROUND ST GEORGE
St George Heritage Centre
The keenest of history buffs and those wanting to retrace their family history will want to call into the St George Heritage Centre and browse their collection of artefacts, historical information, blacksmith, printing press, old gaol and courthouse. Please contact the friendly staff at the Balonne Shire Visitor Information Centre on 07 4620 8877 for their opening hours as the Heritage Centre is manned by volunteers.
Address: Victoria Street, St George
Phone: 07 4625 5168
St George Heritage Trail
Take a step back in time as early as the 1800s by discovering the St George Heritage Trail. Download or pick up a brochure from the Balonne Shire Visitor Information Centre and follow the 45 minute drive to explore important historical sites, colourful stories, and buildings that have shaped the town's history.
Address: 114 St George's Terrace, St George
Phone: 07 4620 8877
St George Riverbank Walkway
Car weary legs will appreciated the two kilometre stretch of shady riverbank walkway flanking the town. A star feature, the riverbank walkway begins below the Jack Taylor Weir. There you'll find a commemorative stone to mark Sir Thomas Mitchell's crossing of the Balonne River on St George's Day back in 1846. Further along the riverbank walkway, a marker showcases the flood heights of the swollen Balonne River from years gone by.
Sandytown River Cruises
To really take in the Balonne River's magnitude of water, pack a few drinks and nibbles and jump on board a Sandytown River Cruise. As you idle down the middle of the river, sit back and enjoy the views and abundant birdlife including pelicans, cockatoos and eagles. Try a leisurely afternoon cruise, fishing tour or a full moon evening cruise.
Phone: 0400 219 379 to arrange a booking
Riversands Wines
For the wine lover, Riversands Wines satisfies your thirst for a good drop. While away the afternoon in their shady country garden with a free, personalised wine tasting at the cellar door followed by scones and home made jam or a cheese platter and a glass of wine.
Address: 66 Whytes Road, St George
Phone: 07 4625 3643
Cotton Farm & Winery Tour
Don’t miss out on experiencing the Cotton Farm and Winery Tour held every Thursday from May to September. Enjoy the on board commentary provided by a local cotton farmer as they showcase their fully operational cotton farm and learn how cotton is grown, irrigated and harvested. Once finished you will head onto Riversands Wines for a vineyard tour before being treated to a personalised wine tasting and a delicious lunch with entertainment in their relaxed country garden. To make things easy for you, your bus driver will collect you from the Balonne Shire Visitor Information Centre or your accommodation provider in town and drop you back. To make a booking contact the Balonne Shire Visitor Information Centre.
Address: 114 St George's Terrace, St George
Phone: 07 4620 8877
Cotton Self Drive Trail
Fill in the morning or afternoon by experiencing the St George Cotton Self Drive Trail. Pack your thermos and smoko as you head off and get to know more about the local cotton industry. Pick up our tourism brochure St George & Surrounds from the Balonne Shire Visitor Information Centre to embark on the Cotton Self Drive Trail.
Address: 114 St George's Terrace, St George
Phone: 07 4620 8877
