Slow down in Somerset
Nestled amongst rolling hills, farmland and South East Queensland’s lakes and waterways, the relaxed enclave of Somerset invites you to escape the city hustle.
Here, country escapes and slow adventure reigns supreme. Weekends are spent hiking, cycling, fishing or relaxing with friends around a warm fire pit.
You’ll explore charming villages worthy of a wander – where boutique shopping, art-filled spaces and a blossoming coffee culture is waiting to be enjoyed.
No city hustle. No long queues. Just wide-open spaces, fresh air, warm hospitality and a small batch scene inviting you to eat local and shop small.
This is more than a place to visit. It’s a place to slow down, connect and enjoy the simple pleasures in life.
Somerset is Brisbane’s best kept secret. Start planning your next great escape to Somerset here.
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
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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
Brisbane Valley History Expo
October 24, 2026
9am – 2pm
Somerset Civic Centre, 35 Esk-Hampton Road, Esk
Enjoy exploring the history of the Brisbane Valley at the Brisbane Valley History EXPO.
Explore the rich tapestry of our regions history all in one place, featuring 30+ history groups and a lineup of engaging keynote speakers.
2026 Exhibitors;
– Artist Noela Lowien
– Author Julia Caunce – Fernvale Histories
– Bellevue Homestead
– Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association
– Brisbane Valley Heritage Trails
– Bunya Mountains Natural History Association
– EK Art Sculptures
– Esk Hospital Auxiliary
– Friends of Stonehouse – History, Restoration and Conservation
– Gatton & District Historical Society
– Genealogical Society Queensland, Colonial and Convict Interest Group
– Genealogical Society Queensland, Writers Interest Group #Jimna Forest Action Group
– Kilcoy District Historical Society
– Kingaroy Museum
– Kumbia Historical Society
– Laidley Pioneer Village
– Moore Soldiers Memorial Hall
– Nanango History Room #Professional Historians Association of Queensland
– QCWA Glamorgan Vale
– Queensland Museum
– Queensland Rail
– Rosewood Scrub Historical Society
– Somerset Dam & Districts Progress Association
– Somerset Family History Centre
– Somerset Library
– Stonehouse
– TOCAH (Treasury of Country Australian History)
– Toogoolawah & District History Group
– Toogoolawah RSL
– Wondai Museum
– Wyvill’s Museum
– Yarraman and District Historical Society
