Tourism - Bell and District

Picturesque, nestled snugly against the panorama of the Bunyas, Bell is only two and a half hours from Brisbane, one and a half hours from Toowoomba, three hours from the border. Located on the Bunya Highway [49] a vital tourist and transport link between Melbourne and Cairns …and 39 km north-east of Dalby, on the Warrego Highway [A2], a major federal highway linking Sydney with Darwin……
	Whether day tripping with the family or looking for an overnight stay, there is no shortage of things to do when you choose Bell as your holiday destination. Experience the unique atmosphere of the Bunya Mountains’ sub tropical rainforest areas and scenic foothills environment. Relax and enjoy the wildlife naturally. Spend some time tasting the superb wines at Maclagan’s Rimfire Winery and Rangemore Wines, enjoy visiting historic Jimbour House and the delights of their Cellar Door food and boutique wines.
First settled in 1906, Bell is a pleasant country town set on a hillside overlooking farmland with a community rich in pastoral and agricultural heritage. Located on the fertile Northern Darling Downs, the Bell district farming enterprises feature traditional summer and winter crops and modern intensive piggeries, stud & commercial beef, horse, goat & dairy enterprises with boutique wineries nearby.
	The Bell Heritage Railway Train shed houses 1172 - an early model diesel locomotive, a restored carriage and a variety of restored section cars. The Bell Heritage Railway Committees’ aim is to re-open the line to operate Section Car Safaris to Kaimkillenbun and beyond, eventually to Dalby. The Bell branch line was opened on the 10^th.April 1906 and mothballed in 1993.
Bell Heritage Railway Committee Contact: 07 4662 1268
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Rangemore Estate Winery, Bed and Breakfast & camping ... Rangemore Estate is a Grazing Property located 80kms North West of Toowoomba high up in the foothills of the glorious Bunya Mountains. Rangemore Estate has a 10 acre vineyard established in 1999 by the Allen family. 366 Malling - Boundary Road Maclagan Qld 4352 Contact: Dave Allen 07 4692 1338 Email: lindaallen@acenet.net.au http://www.rangemoreestate.com.au
Jimbour Cellar Door and Cafe Open 10am to 4:30pm daily www.jimbour.com Contact: 07 4663 6221 Fax: 07 4663 6194
Popey's Shed Not just any shed, it is the new home for many of local resident; Arthur Pope's restored engines. Arthur who has spent a great deal of time and skills restoring engines of the past has generously agreed to set up a range of his restored engines in the large area of the shed which has two viewing panels for the Public when the shed is not open. Much work remains to be done to tell the story of each engine and these stories will add interesting insights into the eras of present and past residents. Situated on the Bunya Highway across the road from the Bell Information Centre the display adds to a growing interest to preserve our past for the future, thanks to people like Arthur. Contact: 07 4663 1226 Cowbelles Patchwork, Coffee & 'Udder' Things Wide range of workshops available, local craft & imported fabrics & gift lines, delicious cappuccinos and tasty treats available. Open Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:30pm & Saturday from 9:30am till 2pm Contact: 07 4663 1193 or Email: cowbelles@bigpond.com
Bell Centenary Year 2006 Click here for Celebration Information