Goondiwindi Overview
Goondiwindi is situated on the Queensland bank of the Macintyre River which also forms the border with New South Wales from Mungindi to Tweed Heads.
The tree-lined river is a delightful attraction providing walks, viewing and picnic spots.
Goondiwindi is a southern town within the Darling Downs region of South Eastern Queensland some 200 miles west of Brisbane.
botanical gardens
With its heritage buildings, botanical gardens, trees and elegant architecture the town is a pleasant place to stay.
There is a good variety of accommodation of all standards. Since Goondiwindi is at the junction of the Newall, Bruxner, Cunningham, Barwon and Leichardt Highways it makes an ideal place to stop.
The town is 360 kms west of Brisbane and 730 Km north of Sydney.
Where To Stay
For hotels stay in the area please see our Goondiwindi Accommodation page and Backpacker accommodation for hostels.
Location
Goondiwindi is located in south east Queensland and has a latitude of 28.5°S and a longitude of 150.3° E.
See Route and Distance Calculator for driving times and routes to Toowoomba.
Queensland School & Public Holidays
New Years Day Tue 1st Jan.
Australia Day Mon 28th Jan.
Good Friday 21st March.
Easter Monday 24th March.
Anzac Day Fri 25th April.
Labour Day Mon 5th May.
Queens Birthday Holiday Mon 9th June.
Christmas Day Thu 25th Dec.
Boxing Day Holiday Fri 26th Dec.
(End and start school on preceding and next week day (Mon - Fri) respectively)
School Starts Tue 29th January
Easter Holiday 7th April To 11th April.
Winter Holiday 30th June To 11th July.
Spring Holiday 22nd Sept To 3rd Oct.
Summer Holiday 15th Dec To Jan 21st.
Daylight Saving does not operate in Queensland
Note: Dates for guidance only. Always check with your individual School as variations may occur for individual education authorities or establishments and dates may be subject to change. Always check with relevant State or Territory education department to confirm holiday periods at the commencement of each school year. Not all Public Holidays for individual regions within each state and territory are shown and public holidays falling on weekends are not listed. Not all Public Holidays may be applicable to all employers, organisations etc so always check with your employer, education authority etc which public holidays are applicable.
Goondiwindi Climate
These figures are for guidance only:
Approximate Max Average Temperature
Max Average Temperature
Deg C/ Deg F
Winter(June-Aug):20 / 68
Spring(Sep-Nov):29 / 85
Summer(Dec-Feb):35 / 94
Autumn(Mar-May):28 / 82
Approximate Average Monthly Rainfall - mm
Average Monthly Rainfall - mm
Winter(June-Aug): 23
Spring(Sep-Nov): 23
Summer(Dec-Feb): 43
Autumn(Mar-May): 33
