Spring into Somerset for Unlimited Country Adventures
5 November 2024From canoeing and cycling to 4WD and hot air ballooning, springtime in Somerset is packed with adventures from soil to sky.
Grab your gear and get set for some seriously sizeable springtime adventures in Somerset, Queensland. Smack bang in the heart of Queensland Country, Somerset is just a one-hour drive from Brisbane, Toowoomba and the Sunshine Coast, making it the perfect location to level-up your springtime weekends.
Soar through the skies of Somerset with a hot-air balloon expedition or take the ultimate plunge with a tandem skydive. Make a splash, ride the rapids and brave the Brisbane River Canoe Trail. Get set for an epic adventure along Australia’s longest recreational rail trail, the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, and up the ante with a cycling escapade along some of the twists and turns of the trail’s tougher terrain.
There’s no better time than now to spring into Somerset, so check out these top five adventures to unlock this spring.
1 Take the road less paddled in Somerset, Queensland
Brave the Brisbane River Canoe Trail, a 56km stretch of waterway from Wivenhoe to Kholo. With a mix of smooth stretches, sweeping bends and a few rapids to keep you on your rows, this trail is one oar-inspiring springtime adventure.
2 Take a walk on the wild side in Jimna this spring
With beautiful bushland, three hiking trails to choose from and native wildlife galore, Jimna State Forest is the perfect spot to get off the beaten track and back to nature this spring.
3 Springtime airborne adventures
Go up, up and away with Floating Images and explore the skies of Somerset by hot air balloon or go up and get down with Skydive Ramblers for an epic adrenaline-filled adventure through the atmosphere. When it comes to airborne springtime adventures, the sky is the limit in Somerset.
4 Bucket list rides along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail
Spanning 161 kilometres, the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail offers an exhilarating spring journey through quaint country towns, beautiful bushland and expansive Queensland countryside. Hike, cycle or horse-ride your way along the holy grail of trails, the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail.
5 Events to elevate your spring
This season, spring into action with a range of active, outdoor and sporting events. With adventure races, cycling events, markets and entertainment, there are loads of adventures to unlock in Somerset. Explore events in the Somerset region.
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