Rathdowney
in Scenic Rim of Queensland, Australia

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-28.211 and 152.864 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -28° 12' 38" and E 152° 51' 50"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - AUD
Spoken languages:
English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:02 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
UTC/GMT offset: 9.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:16 am and 5:13 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
36.917 and -25.067 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Sul
References
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Discover Rathdowney

Rathdowney in Scenic Rim (Queensland) with it's 404 citizens is a town in Australia about 536 mi (or 862 km) north-east of Canberra, the country's capital city.

Current time in Rathdowney is now 01:02 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Australia / Brisbane with an UTC offset of 10 hours. We know of 8 airports near Rathdowney, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Australia is Southport Airport in a distance of 37 mi (or 60 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Brisbane, Carrolls Creek, Sunshine Coast, and . To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 70 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 58 °F
Evening Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Night Temperature 15°C / 58 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 56%
Air Pressure 1024 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 94% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

21°C (70 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

21°C (69 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

20°C (68 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Videos from this area

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Rathdowney Qld

Published: August 02, 2012
Length: 40:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: shazaamproductions

Sitting around at a Rest area near Rathdowney Qld.


rainfall runoff.mpg

Published: July 04, 2010
Length: 40:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: rathdowneyblondes

showing no runoff on well managed rotationally grazed pastures, as opposed to overgrazed land with runoff after a small rain event. In the first two paddock shots, the entire catchment area...


Tips for new riders - Part 1

Published: March 16, 2013
Length: 09:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Riding with Tonto

I've decided to throw together some bits and pieces aimed at people who have just got their license. This topic covers selecting a bike that's right for you and deciding if you want a new or...


Gaming for a Cause!

Published: February 10, 2013
Length: 57:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Riding with Tonto

Just a quick catch up with whats been happening in my life since the last video, an update about the Hyosung and preparation for Gaming For A Cause. http://www.gamingforacause.org.au - Please...


Day Trip To The Gold Coast

Published: August 25, 2014
Length: 19:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: helen heyes

Two of my daughters and I decided to go down the coast today to visit my friend, she is not feeling too well. The Gold Coast is 45 minutes from my house, we ...


Airedale, Charlie Brown searches for his ball

Published: July 29, 2012
Length: 36:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: wendy hodgson


Alpaca Farm Tour at Mt Barney, Australia

Published: December 02, 2010
Length: 34:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: rathdowneyalpaca

Share a tea party with Sheila and Osama Ben Llama. Enjoy watching the daily hijinks of the alpaca herd including the cria (babies).


WATERFALL CREEK ROAD - MOUNT BARNEY

Published: June 09, 2013
Length: 13:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Colin Van Der Heide

Located at Mount Barney - South east Queensland A nice easy track - It does arrive to a dead end, so have to return back the same way. However the scenery on the way back down the mountain...


Australia2002-05: Kooralbyn Hotel Resort (DV) (2002)

Published: January 16, 2013
Length: 34:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Yueli Lee


Blue billed Duck

Published: April 19, 2009
Length: 57:46 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Poccidentalis

Blue billed Duck on Kooralbyn Lagoon, 19/04/2009.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Rathdowney, Queensland

Rathdowney is a small town in south-eastern Queensland, Australia. It is on the Mount Lindesay Highway 32 km south of Beaudesert at the base of the McPherson Range. It is located in the Scenic Rim local government area. At the 2006 census, Rathdowney had a population of 198. The town was named after Rathdowney, Ireland. The Beaudesert Shire Tramway was extended to Rathdowney in 1911 but closed in 1944. Timber clearing was the first major industry in the area.

Located at -28.2, 152.85 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns in Queensland, South East Queensland

Palen Creek Correctional Centre

Palen Creek Correctional Centre is situated about 100 km south west of Brisbane in the rural community of Rathdowney. HM Prison Palen Creek was established in 1934. This was the first prison in the Commonwealth to have absolutely no security measures except the honour of prisoners selected to go there. Prisoners erected their own buildings (they lived in tents originally) and sold produce from prisoner maintained market gardens.

Located at -28.2081, 152.865 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Prisons in Queensland

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