Country Escapes Close To Brisbane
Welcome to Somerset. We’re a large region of lakes and landscapes, in fact we’ve got 5,373km2 of prime Queensland country for you to explore.
Home to Australia’s longest recreational rail trail, the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, there’s an epic 161km stretch of quality track just waiting for you to cycle, hike or horse-ride. Our lakes are second to none and the perfect spot to take a dip, drop in a line or boat your troubles away. Our little country towns are the heartbeat of our region. We are proud of our local businesses, big and small, and the hardworking families, farmers, and folk behind them.
Here in Somerset, we love a generous serve of home cooked tucker. That’s why our local cafes and pubs serve up the goods, packed with farm fresh flavours. What’s more, with superior caravan parks with pizazz, free RV rest areas, bushland camping escapes, and a range of accommodation styles available, there’s always plenty of room to stay when you visit.
All in all, we think Somerset is a pretty top spot, but don’t just take it from us, come and Experience Somerset for yourself.
Getting here
Located in the heart of South East Queensland, we’re just an hour from Brisbane and a stone’s throw away from Toowoomba and the Sunshine Coast. Take a short country drive and leave your troubles in the rearview mirror. Your gateway to exploring Queensland Country is waiting just around the corner in Somerset.
Ipswich
30 minutes
Toowoomba
60 minutes
Brisbane CBD
80 minutes
Sunshine Coast
90 minutes
Gold Coast
120 minutes
Getting here
Located in the heart of Southeast Queensland, we’re just an hour from Brisbane CBD and an easy drive from Toowoomba, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. Somerset is the perfect location for a weekend getaway or country escape with 5,382km2 of countryside for you to explore.
Ipswich
30 minutes
Brisbane CBD
80 minutes
Toowoomba
60 minutes
Sunshine Coast
90 minutes
Gold Coast
120 minutes
Experience
SOMERSET
EXPERIENCES
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Stay a while
IN SOMERSET
With superior caravan parks with pizazz, free RV rest areas, bushland camping escapes, and a range of accommodation styles available, there’s always plenty of room to stay when you visit.
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What's on
IN SOMERSET
FEATURED EVENT
Esk Antique and Collectables Fair
February 14, 2026
and February 15, 2026.
9-4pm Saturday and 9-2pm Sunday.
Somerset Civic Centre, 35 Esk Hampton Road, Esk
Step into a treasure trove of antiques, vintage pieces and collectables at the Esk Antique & Collectable Fair this February. Browse a diverse range of specialist dealers offering coloured and uranium glass, vintage kitchenalia, homewares, haberdashery, jewellery in gold and silver, coins, military memorabilia, records, retro collectibles and more.
Admission: Adults $8 | Under 14’s Free
