The Lockyer Valley Region is a local government area in the West Moreton region of South East Queensland, Australia, between the cities of Ipswich and Toowoomba. It was created in 2008 from a merger of the Shire of Gatton and the Shire of Laidley.
As you head into the Lockyer Valley from this location you will pass orchards growing Mangos, Avocados and stone fruit. Further into the regions you will get the cultivated plains where vegetables are grown and you can truly see why it is called the salad bowl of Australia.
The Valley of Variety … home to some of the world’s most fertile farming land … and notable farming innovators.
The Lockyer Valley is one of the “Top Ten Most Fertile Farming Areas in the World” with wonderful dark alluvial soils, good quality water and an ideal climate for growing. Agriculture in the Lockyer Valley has grown into a dynamic and modern undertaking, with many of its leading enterprises among the major suppliers of the national market.
Often referred to as the “Valley of Variety” the area grows the most diverse commercial range of vegetables and fruit of any area in Australia. Some of the largest local farming enterprises each employ hundreds of people, vital to the region’s prosperity. Backpackers are also a welcome addition to the local workforce, so if you’re travelling around and looking for a little casual work don’t be afraid to ask!