Situated in the beautiful Brisbane Valley, one hours drive from the state capital and twenty minutes from Ipswich, recently voted by an international panel the world's most livable city, Lowood is a rural haven of peace and tranquility.  It is a short distance from the Atkinson and Wivenhoe dams - both places of natural beauty and well known for water sports and recreation.  The Brisbane Valley was first settled in the early eighteen hundreds and history abounds in the many townships - the township of Lowood is situated on the Heritage Trail.  Fishing is a popular recreational activity with the shire boasting three well stocked fresh water lakes. Village Gardens Lowood is situated in the centre of the town close to shopping, sporting and medical facilities - the golf course and restaurant are directly over the road.  The courtesy busy is available for shopping trips.