Queanbeyan Tourism

Tourism

Queanbeyan prides itself on being a community with Country Living City Benefits. Located in a snug valley, near the junction of the Queanbeyan and Molonglo rivers, Queanbeyan’s geography has lent itself to being an ideal place for travellers to stop, meet and settle.

Location!! Location!! Location!!

Queanbeyan’s proximity to Canberra, the Snowy Mountains, NSW South Coast and the historic villages of Bungendore, Braidwood and Captains Flat makes it a destination in itself.

Queanbeyan Visitor’s Information Centre

Visitors and travellers alike are welcomed at the Queanbeyan Visitor Information Centre, centrally located at 1 Farrer Place. Here you will find essential information on accommodation, dining and entertainment in and around the Queanbeyan region. You will also pick up souvenirs of your visit to Queanbeyan.  Click here to visit the Tourist Information website.

Queanbeyan is the birthplace of several national sporting heroes including Formula 1 driver Mark Webber; David Campese of Rugby Union fame, squash player Heather McKay and Olympian gold medallists Megan Marcks and Suzy Balogh.

Events

There are many events held in Queanbeyan which attract increased visitor numbers. These include local events such as Queanbeyan Agricultural Show, the Queanbeyan Gift, Queanbeyan Regatta, Australia Day celebrations, Queanbeyan Rodeo, 4WD Spectacular, horse racing, markets, steam train rides, even a Swop Meet.

Points of interest

TheQ (Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre)
Heritage Walk
River Walk
Sundial (1860)
Suspension Bridge (1901)
Queanbeyan Museum
Queanbeyan Printing Museum
Queanbeyan Police Memorial


Statistics

Tourist Accommodation Small Area Data Quarterly Reports 2005 – 2009