St. George on the Balonne River

St. George lies on the Balonne River and at the crossroads of five highways. The town offers different ways to explore: river history, walks, self-drive routes, water activities and a nearby winery. For your trip planning, these can be combined into a day’s itinerary with a range of different focuses.

On the Balonne River and at the crossroads of five highways

The Moonie Highway, Carnarvon Highway, Castlereagh Highway, Barwon Highway and Balonne Highway meet in St. George. The town also lies on the Balonne River. These two specific geographical features—the highway crossroads and the river—help define St. George. The river is also part of a historical memory that you can discover on a walk by the water.

River history and trails through town

The St George River Walk begins at Jack Taylor Weir. A memorial stone there commemorates Sir Thomas Mitchell’s crossing of the Balonne River in 1846 on St George’s Day. The place, river and event come together in this tangible memorial.

Another trace of history can be found at the St George Heritage Centre. It is located in the former St George Police Station, one of two buildings erected in 1892. The building’s former use and year of construction add a distinct focus alongside the memorial at the weir.

The self-guided routes also differ considerably. The St George Art Trail is a 3.5-kilometre walk through St. George. The St George Heritage Trail, by contrast, is a self-drive route with 20 points of interest within the town. The Art Trail focuses on the walk itself, while the Heritage Trail takes you by car to numerous points of interest. The Cotton Self-Drive Trail adds a different theme to the routes: this self-guided drive explores St. George’s cotton industry.

Water activities with different focuses

The St George Aquatic Centre combines a 34–38°C mineral-rich artesian hot pool, a 50-metre swimming pool and a water play area for children. This offers a choice of a warm soak, swimming and water play. For travellers with children, the water play area is a specific activity; the swimming pool and artesian pool offer different water experiences.

A nearby winery

Riversands Vineyard is 3 kilometres from St. George and is Queensland’s westernmost winery. The winery invites visitors to sample cellar-door offerings or enjoy a glass in the garden café. A visit nearby therefore adds another option to the day’s itinerary, complementing experiences in town.

Plan a stay that suits you

When looking for a holiday apartment in St. George, the mix of activities you want for the day can be a good place to start. Walks and local history offer a different focus from a drive through the cotton industry or the water activities at the Aquatic Centre. Riversands Vineyard is 3 kilometres away, in the nearby area. Consider which of these experiences you want to shape your trip, and look for a holiday apartment that suits your plans.

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