S O U T H B U R N E T T: B U N YA M O U N TA I N S , K I N G A R OY & S U R R O U N D S Kilkivan
COUNTRY DRIVE
50 k m
Goomeri m 27k
Murgon km
16k
m
18
Gympie
Wondai
Tingoora Wooroolin Memerambi
Crawford
Kingaroy 26 k
m
33
km
Nanango 63 k
m
Bunya Mountains National Park 30km
Maidenwell
Dandabah camping area
Bell 41
km
Dalby
56
km
Oakey 28
THE GREAT BUNYA DRIVE The Great Bunya Drive is a scenic self-drive route meandering through 390 kilometres of beautiful country landscapes between Toowoomba and Gympie, taking in both the Darling Downs and Kingaroy areas. There are wineries, gourmet cafés, heritage museums, country markets and stunning national parks waiting to be explored. From Brisbane, head to the vibrant city of Toowoomba to begin your journey. Take some time to explore the city – from spectacular views at Picnic Point to street art murals, hidden laneway cafés and fascinating displays and workshops at Cobb+Co Museum. From Toowoomba, follow the Warrego Way west through Oakey, Jondaryan and Dalby – stop off at the Australian Army Flying Museum at Oakey, The Woolshed at Jondaryan or the Dalby Pioneer Museum if time permits.
BRISBANE
km
127km
TOOWOOMBA
Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (BVRT) 161km, the longest Rail Trail in Australia Wiikirri is 200 metres from the Blackbutt Entrance to the Trail Group Stay-Cycle-Eat packages welcome and transport logistics arranged The only 4.5-star accommodation on the BVRT
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SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND COUNTRY
Make your way north via Jimbour where you can view the historic heritage-listed Jimbour House; then head onwards through the picturesque country township of Bell. From Bell, make your way to Bunya Mountains National Park, Queensland’s second oldest national park. This natural wonderland was formed about 30 million years ago and shelters the largest stand of ancient bunya pines in the world today. The Bunya Mountains is a mix of moist rainforest, grasslands, open forests and woodlands and is home to distinct plant and animal communities, with more than 30 rare and threatened species. Travel towards Australia’s peanut capital, Kingaroy, via Maidenwell and Nanango. From here, make your way north-east towards Gympie.