The very impressive St Davids Anglican Church in Allora was built in 1876 and is still in excellent condition. We were lucky to run into Father John, the priest, and were able to see inside.

The modern but striking stained glass windows at the back of St Davids Anglican Church, Allora.

St Patricks Catholic Church, Allora.

St Pauls Lutheran Church in Aratula looks like quite a substantial building, although it was unfortunately locked when we passed by.

With its unusual facade and gazebo-style structure in its grounds, St Stephens Anglican Church in Aratula piques our interest and we'll be back one Sunday to attend Mass there - I'll get some pictures of the inside then.

Bangalow All Souls Anglican Church features unusual styling with a unique belltower.

St Kevins Catholic Church is a Bangalow landmark.

The imposing entrance to St Kevins Catholic Church in Bangalow.

The Bangalow Uniting Church is a charming, typical country timber church..

It is worth the extra trip to Barney View to see St James Catholic Church. The church is pretty, and there's a historic graveyard as well as the view of Mt Barney.

The Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church In Beaudesert is part of a large complex, including a school. It is a large timber building which is well maintained and is worth visiting if you are passing by. It is located on the outskirts of town on the road to Boonah.

The Bethesda Lutheran Church is quite an unusual building and caught my eye as I was driving around town.

Christ Church Anglican church in Boonah is a substantial brick building.

We were very pleasantly surprised to find a church of the size of Christ Church Anglican Church in Bundaberg. Matins were being said when we arrived so we were able to enjoy the beauty inside the church but not able to photograph it.

Directly across the street from Christ Church Anglican Church in Bundaberg is the heritage listed, former Presbyterian church, now owned by the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Thankfully, because of its heritage listing, it has to be maintained in original condition - the St Andrew's cross is still visible.

One of the features of the Coolana area is St Johns Lutheran Church.

St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Coominya is a fine example of rural Queensland churches. It was opened in 1921.

St Aidan's Anglican Church is in excellent condition.

Built in 1898, St Francis Xavier Catholic Church still graces Dayboro.

Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Dayboro.

The pretty Dayboro Uniting Church.

St Agnes Anglican Church and Hall in Esk look shady and inviting.

Built in 1915, St Columba's Anglican Church at Ewingsdale is great example of the typical, small timber country church which has served generations.

The Forest Hill Presbyterian Church is a typical example of a small wooden country church; unusual only in that there aren't many Presbyterian churches around now days.

The lovely St Joseph's Catholic Church in Forest Hill was an unexpected find, hidden away in a side street.

St Mary's Catholic Church in Gatton is diagonally opposite Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic School but is a modern building, not quite in keeping with the old school buildings.

The Gatton Uniting Church is directly opposite Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic School.

St Alban's Anglican Church is on the main intersection leading to the main street in Gatton.

St Johns Anglican Church at Goomburra is part of the same parish run by Father John of St Davids at Allora. He kindly told us where the door key was hidden so we could get inside to look around (No! I'm not telling!).

The tiniest church I have seen so far is St Anne's Anglican Church at Hidden Vale, not far from Grandchester. Nonetheless, it still hosts Mass once per month. It is beautifully situated on a hilltop with picturesque views west to the mountains. At some time long ago the parishioners have laboured to construct the steps up the bank and the (now leaning) timber gate.

The little weatherboard St John's Catholic Church is located on a pretty hillside on the road leading south from Kerry (itself south of Beaudesert) to the Lost World. It is pretty and well maintained church and there is also a graveyard further up the hill behind the church and not easily visible if the grass is long. The graveyard is worth visiting as a history of early Irish settlement in the area.

Laidley is well supplied with churches. The Anglican Church of Our Saviour was built in 1909 and is a real gem. It's beautiful inside as well (see more photos including the inside on my country churches website).

The cathedral for the Apostolic Church of Queensland is in the countryside not far from Laidley. There was a wedding in progress when we visited and the people appeared very well-heeled and were immaculately dressed. The hall had places set for hundreds of guests but "bouncers" came out and basically told us to piss off; hmmm.

The Salvation Army Hall (Church?) is hidden away in a side street in Laidley.

St Patricks Catholic Church (1918) is another striking building in a quiet back street in Laidley.

The Laidley Uniting Church is a pretty sight on the main street and with a bright coat of colourful paint and interesting architecture.

All Saints Anglican Church in Marburg is in excellent condition and is a fine example of small wooden country churches, with stained glass windows over the altar. We attended Mass here on Sunday 5 June 2006 and were very warmly welcomed by the parishioners.

The interior of All Saints Anglican Church in Marburg. The stained glass windows over the altar add a splash of colour to the neat interior.

The only operational church I could find in Marmor. There is no name, so I guess it is a "generic" church used on a rotational basis by the various congregations. I wonder how the crosses on the roof came to be askew?

This is the impressive St Paul's Anglican Church in Maryborough(very similar architecturally to Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane) opened in 1879. It has a very large free standing Bell Tower.

The Minden Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church is the larger of the two Lutheran churches serving the town and also features a large graveyard illustrating the town's German heritage.

St Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church is a couple of kilometres down the country road serving Minden.Unfortunately it was locked up tight when we visited.

St Martin's Anglican Church in Mullumbimby is a substantial brick structure. The original little timber church (circa 1900) is still in the grounds (see below).

The original little timber church which was St Martin's Anglican Church in Mullumbimby prior to the construction of the current, and much larger, brick church. It's still in excellent condition.

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church is a Murwillumbah landmark - not so sure about the blue highlighting though.....

The pretty Holy Rood Anglican Church at Oxenford was in danger of closing a few years ago but thanks to the dedication of a band of parishioners it is now thriving and in excellent condition.

St David's Anglican Church is nestled in a back street of Rathdowney.

St Mary's Catholic Church in Rathdowney is a typical example of a picturesque timber country church.

The imposing St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral in Rockhampton. It is as beautiful inside as it is outside.

The stained glass window in the latest addition behind the main altar in St Joseph's Catholic Cathedral, Rockhampton.

St Patricks Catholic Church in Rosevale was on of three in town and is a pretty typical example of a small timber country church. Look at the lean on the small toilet at left of picture!

St Pauls Lutheran Church in Rosevale. The whole Ipswich and Brisbane Valley areas were heavily settled by German migrants in the 1800s - see my Marburg page for more on this aspect.

Frankly, I don't normally find much that's photogenic about Uniting, Baptist and similar churches but this free standing bell tower outside the Rosewood Uniting Church is both historic (built 1875) and worth a shot.

What an unexpected pleasure to chance upon the large St Brigid's Roman Catholic Church in Rosewood. Built in 1909, the pressed metal ceiling and stained glass windows, plus the general light and airy ambience are sure to please. The altar and fixtures around are all timber but are painted to appear as marble.

The pretty stained glass window above the altar in St Brigid's Catholic Church in Rosewood.

St Luke's Anglican Church in Rosewood is well maintained by a devoted little band of ladies who were polishing and cleaning when we visited. Inside is a statement in timber and country ambience.

Pretty All Saints Anglican Church is the main drawcard in Tamrrokum. Built by Architect Robin Dods, it stands out from the surrounding countryside due to its lovely gardens.

St Peter's Anglican Church in Tumbulgum - the same age as me!

Holy Trinity Anglican Church is located next to the creek running through Uki.

St Columba Catholic Church in Uki is another of those quaint timber country churches like its Anglican cousin Holy Trinity across the creek.