Feel the Freedom

ESCAPE TO SOMERSET AND LOCKYER VALLEY

Pack up all your cares and woe and leave your troubles in the rearview mirror. It’s time to escape for five days of freedom in Queensland Country’s camping cornerstones, Somerset and Lockyer Valley. Freedom awaits just one-hour from Brisbane, Toowoomba and the Sunshine Coast, making this five-day itinerary the perfect getaway for time-poor travellers.

Cruise along country roads and explore quaint towns and villages bursting with heritage and culture. Camp or stay in style with a backdrop of Queensland Country’s finest lakes and landscapes. What’s more, with a range of no cost camps and caravan parks with pizzazz on offer, travellers can feel free to tailor-make their own break.

Feel the ultimate freedom and camp your way around Somerset and Lockyer Valley. Freedom is just around the corner, and it’s as easy as: one, two, free.

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Stay for FREE

Feel the ultimate freedom and camp your way around Somerset and Lockyer Valley. With a range of overnight rest areas and camping options available, choose from a bushland background or a cozy camp in a country town. Get that freedom feeling with the ultimate country escape to Somerset and Lockyer Valley.

What’s on in Lockyer Valley

With a mix of country markets, race days, youth events, heritage festivals, antique fairs, foodie events and more, there’s a variety of events to entertain and excite visitors to the Lockyer Valley. Check out the extensive Luvya Lockyer calendar of events and get set for a weekend of fun and frivolity in the Lockyer Valley.

What’s on in Somerset

Check out a range of fun and festive events in Somerset, guaranteed to add sunshine and smiles to your stay. With an eclectic mix of art exhibitions, markets, live music, country shows and races, cycling, foodie, outdoor active events and more, there’s bound to be an event for everyone in Somerset.

Glamps, Camps and Unique Stays

Whether you prefer lounging lake-side or retreating to the bush, Somerset and Lockyer Valley have you covered. With a range of caravan parks with pizazz, luxury glamping and country camping enclaves, you can feel free to stay in style in Somerset and Lockyer Valley.

Galleries galore, markets and more

When it comes to art exhibitions and displays, there are galleries galore in Somerset and Lockyer Valley. Discover arts, crafts and creations that will charm and delight. Follow the country market trail in Somerset and Lockyer Valley and pick up a range of fresh produce and hand-crafted artisan wares.

Foodie Flavours of the month

Foodies unite. It’s time to tantalise your tastebuds as you tour around Somerset and Lockyer Valley. Follow your nose (and your taste buds) from town to town and uncover the farm fresh flavours of country cafes, Aussie pubs and paddock to plate perfection. Bon appetite!