Lowood is located in the beautiful Somerset region of Queensland, just 66 kilometres west of the state’s capital. The town has a relaxed country lifestyle, despite its close proximity to the city, and retains much of its historical charm from the late 1800s. Lowood developed into a bustling railway town with the arrival of the first section of the Brisbane Valley Railway in 1884, and was the centre of commerce delivering cotton, horticultural produce and beef to the Brisbane markets from the late 1800’s to the 1980s. Water enthusiasts are attracted to Atkinson Dam for power boating and water skiing or, on land, the energetic may choose to horse ride, cycle or walk the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail east to Fernvale or north to Coominya.
The Lowood Showground, on Station Street, provides a dump point and potable water as well as convenient facilities including showers, toilets, water and powered sites. Visitors can stay for up to seven nights, with unpowered sites starting from only $17 per vehicle per night.
Lowood is a wonderful place to visit, especially for RV travellers.
Tourist/Visitor Centre
Fernvale Visitor Futures Complex
1483 Brisbane Valley Highway
Fernvale, QLD 4306
P: 07 5427 0200
Casual Parking
Railway Park, Railway St, Lowood
Short- & Long-Term Parking
Lowood Showground, Station St, Lowood. $17pvpn non per;$22pvpn per, (7nt limit), toilets, showers, bins, water, pets ok. Parking permit required.
Racecourse, Racecourse Road. $15 unpowered site for CMCA members. No limit. Amenities block. Caretaker number is 0437 250 286
Dump Point
Lowood Showground, Station
Kintore Reserve in Blende St
Potable Water
Lowood Showground, Station St
Visitor Information Centre and across the road at Kintore Reserve. Blende St. No charge or key required.
Doctors Surgery
Lowood Medical Centre, 8 Michel St, 07 5426 1560
Dentist
Lowood Dental Surgery, 12 Railway St, 07 5426 1861
Pharmacy
Lowood Pharmacy, 6 Michel St, 07 5426 2510
Supermarket
Super IGA Lowood, 55-61 Main St, 07 5426 1384
