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South Burnett
Be lured by local gems, the old fashioned charm of rail travel or take in some country charm at a South Burnett teahouse.
The South Burnett region, just 2.5 hours out of Brisbane in South East Queensland Country, is rich in diversity and natural beauty.
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Enter the forestry towns of Blackbutt and Yarraman, where scenic drives and walking trails lead off through state forests. Blackbutt is home to the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail – Blackbutt to Linville. Continue on to the historic town of Nanango and call into the new state of the art ‘South Burnett Energy Centre,’ with interactive displays and the original two engines which once powered Nanango in the 1930s and 40s. These vintage engines are believed to be among the last of their kind to remain in full working order in Queensland.
The country opens out to lush farmland around Kingaroy, where paddocks form a chequerboard of green crops and deep red soil. Towering peanut silos guide travellers to the town centre of this rich agricultural area where you can call into the Visitor Centre, Art Gallery and Museum. Teahouses welcome you with freshly baked dainties, townships entice you with craft shops, and host farms greet you with damper and billy tea.
In the south-west lies the Bunya Mountains. A steep climb takes you to the ridge top and through the dense rainforest of the national park, where lofty bunya pines break through the canopy.
To the north, the tidy farmland widens into grazing country and the towns of Wondai and Murgon – on the doorstep of Bjelke-Petersen Dam. Experience boutique wineries as well as country fair at the quaint local pubs. Proston near Wondai is home to Boondooma Dam and the Boondooma Homestead – a must see.
Travel through the region to Goomeri and Kilkivan. Here the creek beds lure gemstone fossickers to pan for those elusive specks of gold. Or, if relaxation is what you need, check into a local B&B and unwind in the beautiful country atmosphere.
Visit the South Burnett region to wonder through markets searching for forgotten treasures, raise a glass of the finest local vintage to a technicolour sunset or just relax ‘in country’. Contact one of the local Visitor Information Centres for more information today!
