In the centre of the village green is the statue of Jimmy Crow

Crows Nest (including Cabarlah)
An attractive and unusual country town.
Crows Nest is a genuinely unusual Australian rural town, built around a large and attractive village green. Located 179 km north-west of Brisbane, 45 km from Toowoomba, and 527 m above sea-level, it lies in attractive undulating country and services the surrounding beef and dairy cattle industries.

In the centre of the village green is the statue of Jimmy Crow, after whom the town was named, and nearby is the tree which was his 'nest'. The inscription on the Crows Nest tree offers an explanation of how Crows Nest got its name: 'In the early days when teamsters visited this area Jimmy Crow, an Aboriginal named by early settlers, used a hollow tree as his gunyah. He was relied on for information and directions. This place was used as a camping place by teamsters and travellers and became known as Jimmy Crow's Nest hence the name 'Crows Nest'.

Things to see:  

Jimmy Crow
In the centre of the village green is the statue of Jimmy Crow, after whom the town was named, and nearby is the tree which was his 'nest'. The inscription on the Crow s Nest tree offers an explanation of how Crows Nest got its name: 'In the early days when teamsters visited this area Jimmy Crow, an Aboriginal named by early settlers, used a hollow tree as his gunyah. He was relied on for information and directions. This place was used as a camping place by teamsters and travellers and became known as Jimmy Crow's Nest hence the name 'Crows Nest'.

Carbethon Folk Museum
At the northern end of the town, on the New England Highway, is the Carbethon Folk Museum. It is an excellent and comprehensive folk museum. The displays include a number of interesting buildings (an old wireless shop, a slab hut, an old Baptist Church) and a collection of over 9000 pieces of interesting memorabilia, including a covered wagon which stands outside. It is open Thursdays and Sundays from 1.00pm - 5.00pm and from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. on public holidays. It can be opened at other times by phoning (07) 4698 4162.

Salts Antiques
Nearby is Salts Antiques, housed in a beautiful Edwardian building with signs outside declaring the business to be 'Specialists in Victorian Furniture, Direct Importers from the U.K., and a member of the London and Provincial Antique Dealers'. They do indeed have an amazing display of items, ranging from old bottles to antique furniture. It is open from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. seven days a week but even if it is closed the window display is worth looking at. Salts is located at 1 Thallon St, tel: (07) 4698 1266.

Crows Nest National Park
To the east of Crows Nest is the excellent Crows Nest National Park, 489 hectares of rugged country on the edge of the Great Dividing Range which includes the dramatic Crows Nest Falls and a deep rainforest gorge in an area characterised by open eucalypt forest. Visitors can explore the walking track which leads into the Valley of Diamonds where Crows Nest Creek meanders through its deep gorge. For further information ring (07) 4698 1296.

The Farmers Arms
A few kilometres south of Crows Nest, and only 10 km from Toowoomba, is the tiny hamlet of Cabarlah. Its great, and only, claim to fame is the Farmers Arms which, having gained its license in 1863, claims to the the longest holder of a continuous liquor license in Queensland. It is located on the New England Highway, tel: (07) 4696 6202.

	Tourist Information
	Crows Nest Council New England Hwy Crows Nest QLD 4355 Telephone: (07) 4698 1155
	Crows Nest Gallery 22 Williams St Crows Nest QLD 4355 Telephone: (07) 4698 1652
	Motels
	Crows Nest Motel New England Hwy Crows Nest QLD 4355 Telephone: (07) 4698 1399 Rating: ***
	Hotels
	Farmers' Arm Hotel New England Hwy Cabarlah Crows Nest QLD 4355 Telephone: (07) 4696 6202
	Grand Hotel 32 William St Crows Nest QLD 4355 Telephone: (07) 4698 1108
	Caravan Parks
	Crows Nest Caravan Park New England Hwy Crows Nest QLD 4355 Telephone: (07) 4698 1269 Rating: **
	Restaurants
	Farmers' Arm Hotel New England Hwy Cabarlah Crows Nest QLD 4355 Telephone: (07) 4696 6202
	Grand Hotel 32 William St Crows Nest QLD 4355 Telephone: (07) 4698 1108