Brisbane to the Border

This history-filled country pub drive will take you back to 1863 with tall tales and true stories of champion racehorses, iconic authors, lemon meringue pie and free drinks for first-timers!

• A Warrego Highway landmark, the 1905 Porters Plainland Hotel, Plainland has a cake cabinet filled with your favourite homemade treats.

• Rudd’s Pub at Nobby, built in 1893, is where author Steele Rudd penned his ‘On Our Selection’ novels featuring Dad, Dave, Mum, and Mabel. Try their classic Mixed Grill.

• Dating from 1863, Leyburn’s Royal Hotel is a heritage icon with 150 years of history, plus some of the best snittys and parmis around.

• Find the Jackelope at Texas’ Stockman Hotel, where motorcyclists can claim their first drink free.

• Stay in the heart of Goondiwindi, the home of racehorse Gunsynd, at the jazzy 1920s Victoria Hotel or the friendly The Royal Hotel.