Take a country drive

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You don’t get to see or experience much when you’re driving 100km per hour on a busy highway, so take an exit and opt for a slower pace on one of the many country roads which will see you cruising past fields of crops and stopping to take photos of rusty windmills for that #countryliving Instagram post.

Many of the Lockyer Valley’s smaller townships are easily accessible by country roads, which boast an abundance of mountain scenery, wildlife, and secret hidden gems that you might otherwise have missed.

Heading northwest of Gatton, start your day off right by stopping for a coffee and breakfast at the Floating Café in Grantham, followed by a quick visit to the century old Grantham Butter Factory for photos.

Then it's onwards to Helidon where you can take a leisurely stroll on the Helidon Heritage Walk, enjoy traditional German food at the German Bake and Wurst House in Helidon Spa, raise a glass at Preston Peak Wines.