FOREST HILL

rincan18
Oct 23, 2024
2 min read

Updated: Jun 26

Forest Hill is currently a 4-star accredited Queensland Tidy Town.

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History and Geography Facts

The town of Forest Hill is located in the Lockyer Valley region in Southeast Queensland. Just 83 kilometres west of Brisbane and 53 kilometres east of Toowoomba.

With a population just shy of 1,000 people (approximately 968), Forest Hill is home to two beautiful heritage listed large corner pubs, a war memorial and a community built tough.

In the early 1900’s, Forest Hill was Australia’s largest produce distribution centre for Onions, Pumpkins, Beetroot, Carrots and Cotton. Silos were built to house grains and Lucerne.

From the earliest records to present-day, farmers have overcome the extreme weather conditions and other economic factors to remain viable and competitive.

Local Government Information

The Lockyer Valley is home to so much more than farming and agriculture, it's home to a blend of town and country living with everything from top class restaurants and art galleries to bird watching, roadside produce stalls, horse riding, stunning national parks and bushwalking, all within easy reach. Located less than an hour from Brisbane, Queensland, the Lockyer Valley is the perfect place for a day trip, weekend or family holiday.

Attractions

Forest Hill is a small town, but it’s a great spot for a relaxed day trip if you enjoy country towns, heritage buildings, cafes and scenic drives.

Explore the heritage buildings: Forest hill sits on the historic Cobb & Co tourist route and has several heritage-listed building, including its own famous corner pubs and School of Arts Hall.

National Parks: Great for bushwalking, bird watching and being surrounded by natural. (Parks nearby – Lockyer National Park, Ravensbourne Park, Gatton National Park)

Scenic Drives: Within 20-40 minutes you can visit Cunninghams Crest Lookout for panoramic Lockyer and Schultz Lookout for another countryside viewpoint.

Accommodation and Dine in

· Caffe Sorella: A local Favourite in a renovated heritage building

· Crossroads Coffee shop: A casual café popular with travellers and locals

· Viet Kitchen Restaurant: A well rated dinner option in town.

· Trip Motel Gatton: Modern motel about 10mins from Forest Hill

· Spicers Hidden Vale: A higher end country retreat.

· Royal Hotel: Pub style accommodation.

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