BANANA SHIRE

Home Of The Sandstone Wonders

Banana; Baralaba; Biloela; Cracow; Dululu; Goovigen; Jambin; Moura; Taroom; Thangool; Theodore; Wowan

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Step Back in Time and Discover our History

Biloela

QUEENSLAND HERITAGE PARK Get lost in the showcase of snapshots of the past, the scene set of times past such as a blacksmith shop, the dairy industry, canvas tents being makeshift homes, the farming life, and the men and women who typically lived back then – all set with murals as the backdrop, creating a unique and authentic experience.

BANANA SHIRE REGIONAL ART GALLERY

As the only art gallery in the Banana Shire, the Banana Shire Regional Art Gallery offers an incredible showcase of local artists and touring exhibitions. Its collection covers a variety of mediums including Pottery, Prints, Etchings, Oils, Watercolour and Fibre and is representative of a mix of genres by not only past and present local artists but also national artists, such as Pro Hart, Lionel and Norman Lindsay, John Shirlow and Ron McBurnie. The collection is varied and promises delight to any art lover.

Taroom

TAROOM MUSEUM AND THE STAR OF TAROOM Visit the Taroom Museum and follow in the footsteps of explorer Ludwig Leichhardt in the rich farming land around the Dawson River in 1844. Discover The Star of Taroom, an ancient groove stone, a tool sharpener used by Iman people as a waypoint directing people towards food sources and a boundary marker of traditional country. Hear the story of the return of the stone and its journey of healing and reconciliation.

Moura

MOURA MINERS MUSEUM Experience entering a mine shaft that leads to a spectacular domed roof that represents terrace mining. Pay tribute to the brave miners that have died during the building of the mine and whose names line the walls of the memorial.

Theodore

DAWSON FOLK MUSEUM Beyond the great divide, Theodore must be one of the most lush looking villages. It has the look of a coastal resort, being 140 metres above sea level and 559 kilometres from Brisbane via the Warrego and Leichhardt Highways. On the corner of Second Avenue and Western Lane is Theodore’s Dawson Folk Museum. Housed in an old powerhouse, the museum is a must do for history buff s. Step back in time with a huge collection of regional relics, including an ancient telephone exchange and photographs depicting the town’s early past. The history of early station families, Aboriginal items, and farm machinery are among the exhibits.

BANANA SHIRE Population: 14,513

RURAL HINTERLAND

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE

11 Exhibition Avenue, Biloela P 07 4992 2400 E rhvic@bigpond.com sandstonewonders.com

Top Tips

▶ Pubs – Biloela, Theodore, Moura, Taroom, Cracow, Baralaba and Wowan each have watering holes where you can get to know locals and enjoy a palmy and schooner of your favourite beer.

▶ Totally Gorge-ous Sandstone Wonders –Named because of the magnificent rock formations and sandstone vistas within our three national parks – Kroombit Tops, Isla Gorge and Expedition.

▶ Outback Fishing – With so many wellstocked rivers, creeks and lakes, fishing enthusiasts come from all over Queensland for the great fishing on offer in these parts. Fishing the rivers and lakes of the Shire isn’t just about the beauties you bring up from the bottom – the catches of fat, freshwater Barra, Saratoga, Cod and Yellowbelly, it’s also the thrill of the chase.

▶ Self-Driving Podcast Tour – Hear the stories of the Banana Shire’s Sandstone Wonders with the Storytowns self-driving podcast tour. Geo-located, you can download the App via the Apple or Play Store (Android) on your phone and let the tour begin!