Coolmunda Trail

Coffee, art, farm tours, history and nature experiences – make sure you take the time to explore Inglewood. Whether you are looking for a day trip, a weekend away, or a stop along the way, Inglewood is easily accessible (under 90 mins) from Stanthorpe, Toowoomba or Goondiwindi.

The Coolmunda Dam is a little known feature which is located on the Darling Downs in Qld and is a tributary of the Dumaresq River. Coolmundas relevance is that it irrigates properties locally as well as throughout the Goondiwindi region.

CCs Cafe at Greenup is located on the Eastern (Brisbane) side of the dam and is a great spot to have a enjoy coffee a meal or just view the site which has some amazing pieces of ‘river driftwood’ and the structure itself made from local wood by Shelley (the owner) Camp Greenup also has accommodation for large groups who want to fish, enjoy the country or relax in front of the impressive fire pit. The Coolmundas fishing is well known and is stocked with golden and silver perch, Murray Cod and has a resident population of spangled perch and catfish.

Following Camp Greenup, stop in at Dreamtime Nursery – a small, family run business with a love for plants and garden ornaments. Here you will find an extensive variety of plants and garden ornaments.

After visiting Dreamtime Nursery, a ten minute drive around the Coolmunda Dam will bring you to Coolmunda Olives. A family owned organic olive grove where you are able to have a tour of the 8,000 trees and view dorper sheep wandering the grove, throw a picnic blanket under the trees and relax or enjoy morning tea or lunch. Come and enjoy the ultimate olive experience

Heading west now you could enjoy another relaxing night at the Coolmunda caravan park which also features huts and BBQ facilities.

Lady of the Lake is a short ten minutes around the trail and is a worthwhile stop. Amazing views over Lake Coolmunda, this is a one of a kind shopping experience. Including a “Gypsy Van” located in the luscious garden, find some chic giftware and stay for a ‘ bubbles’ at sundown.

Next step is the Inglewood Tobacco Museum which is part of the Qld Heritage Trails Museum project. The museum offers a step into the past of the tobacco industry which disappeared from the area in the 1960s but had a substan- tial influence on the development of the area.

The last leg of the trail is Leven K Lavender which is a mere 11km west of Inglewood. Visit an inspired garden and enjoy first place winners of the Australian Lavenders Growers Association members Kellie and Matthew and their amazing essential oils. A must for oils, culinary lavender and moisturisers to name a few of their products.

Depending on the time you have the Coolmunda Trail can be a relaxing three day retreat or a 3-5 hour day trip from which you would have a taste of country hospitality, enjoyed some. agricultural pursuits and have treats to savour. If you would like an entire trail organised please call Katie on 0418 747715 or email kt.baker@bigpond.com and she will coordinate all parties or please feel free to ring the individuals above.