ST GEORGE & SURROUNDS From the moment you arrive to the time you leave, St George relaxes the senses in all the right ways. Perched on the banks of the mighty Balonne River, it’s just the place from which to explore the beautiful Balonne Shire.
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tretch your car-weary legs and take in the breeze on the shady riverbank walkway flanking the town. Below the Jack Taylor Weir is where explorer Major Thomas Mitchell crossed the Balonne River back in 1846 and gave St George its name. Better still, pack a few drinks and nibbles and jump onboard
a Sandytown River Cruise. As you idle down the river, sit back and enjoy the views and abundant birdlife including pelicans, cockatoos and eagles. Book a leisurely afternoon cruise, fishing tour or full moon evening cruise. Keen anglers won’t be disappointed. The Balonne Shire has a reputation for
the best inland fishing in Queensland, with no fewer than seven river systems traversing it. Settle in at the riverbank for a quiet afternoon in search of the great Murray cod and yellowbelly. If you’re looking for a quiet spot to picnic and throw in a line, join the locals at Beardmore Dam or Jack Taylor Weir.
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