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Kingaroy , South East Queensland |
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| Apex Park is the site of the first public hospital in Kingaroy and was developed by the Apex Club in the mid 1960's. The large trees that remain today are the plantings from the hospital grounds. A resident of the area donated the steam engine in the centre of the park.
There is a memorial in the park in the memory of |
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Kingaroy , South East Queensland |
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| Bethany Farm, the home of the Bjelke-Petersen family for more than 80 years, is one of the most famous farms in Australia. Every year thousands of people come to Bethany to see this legendary farm for themselves and enjoy tea and pumpkin scones with the family.
Tours of 'Bethany', lasting about 90 minutes, run each |
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Kingaroy , South East Queensland |
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| The South Burnett is a bird watchers dream; possessing a diverse array of habitats, the South Burnett hosts a variety of birds that even the most avid bird watcher aspires to see.
The diversity of habitats from dry rainforest and hoop pine forests, to expansive water masses, open woodlands and soft vine scrub will |
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Kingaroy , South East Queensland |
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| The Burnett War Museum is located three kilometres south off Cooyer Road from Kingaroy. Turn left into Warren Truss Drive and the museum is located in the old Metrological Building, beside the terminal.
This building houses a comprehensive display of wartime memorabilia including four paintings by local artist Vasanth |
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Kingaroy , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| The Burnett War Museum is located three kilometres south off Cooyer Road from Kingaroy. Turn left into Warren Truss Drive and the museum is located in the old Metrological Building, beside the terminal.
This building houses a comprehensive display of wartime memorabilia including four paintings by local artist Vasanth |
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Kingaroy , South East Queensland |
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| Welcome to Captain's Paddock Vineyard, nestled high among the ranges of Queensland's South Burnett wine country. At 600 metres above sea level, the rich, red volcanic soils provide the perfect terrain for their award-winning shiraz, merlot and chardonnay. Cool summer nights and sunny days and warm fires in winter make |
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Kingaroy , South East Queensland |
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| In 1995 The Kingaroy Apex Club erected the plaque and gateway to mark the start of the Kokoda Track and the Carroll Nature Reserve. This was to commemorate the 50th anniversary of victory in the Pacific in 1945 and to honour the people who gave their lives defending Australia in the Pacific Islands.
Descendants of Ki |
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Kingaroy , South East Queensland |
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| Crane Winery, a small family owned winery and boutique Bed and Breakfast accommodation, is the Premier Winery of the beautiful South Burnett. The grand old colonial homestead and rustic cellar door perch high on the Booie Range with breathtaking views across the valley.
Crane Wines is just ten kilometres from Kingaroy |
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Kingaroy , South East Queensland |
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| Gordonbrook Dam is situated 20 kilometres from Kingaroy. Travel 11 kilometres north along the Bunya Highway from Kingaroy and after passing through Memerambi township, take the next left turn along Recreation Drive for nine kilometres to the Dam. The road is mainly bitumen with small stretches of good quality dirt road |
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Kingaroy , South East Queensland |
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| Lions Park is located in Kingaroy Street, near the heart of town. It is a small formal park with roofed picnic tables, play equipment and disabled toilet facilities. This park makes a pleasant place to break your journey and relax and plan your drive around the South Burnett. Children will love the playground with colo |
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Kingaroy , Fraser Coast & Hervey Bay |
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| Lions Park is located in Kingaroy Street, near the heart of town. It is a small formal park with roofed picnic tables, play equipment and disabled toilet facilities. This park makes a pleasant place to break your journey and relax and plan your drive around the South Burnett. Children will love the playground with colo |
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Kingaroy , South East Queensland |
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| Kingaroy’s beautiful Memorial Park is located near the heart of town and is the major formal park in the Shire. The War Memorial is located in the park and is a band rotunda constructed of eight classical columns, which support a frieze and a domed roof. The frieze contains the names of the areas where our armed forces |
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Kingaroy , South East Queensland |
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| Rotary Park is located on the eastern side of Kingaroy. Travel east along Haly Street until the lights at Fisher Street. The park is just through the lights on the right. In December 1978 the Kingaroy Rotary Club donated a fountain to Kingaroy town and district to celebrate 30 years of Rotary in Kingaroy. The fountain |
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Kingaroy , South East Queensland |
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| Mount Wooroolin lookout is located just over four kilometres west of Kingaroy along Haly Street; the Kingaroy Shire Council developed it in 1988 as a bicentennial project. There is a grassed area available for picnics with tables and wood barbecues. Visitors are advised to take care while ascending or descending the na |
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Kingaroy , South East Queensland |
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| Pottique Lavender Farm is a lavender farm with its own lavender shop, selling hundreds of lavender products, many of which are exclusive to Pottique and are made on site. Jams and chutneys made from local produce are very popular as is the hand-made soap. Pottique specialises in French country style furniture, antiques |
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Kingaroy , South East Queensland |
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| Experience the beautiful South Burnett region in air conditioned comfort. South Burnett Country Tours offers you a day to remember on a Local Winery Tour in Queensland's fastest growing wine region or take a visit to the spectacular Bunya Mountains. Night Tours to the Maidenwell Astronomical Observatory allow you to en |
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Kingaroy , South East Queensland |
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| A visit to a wine region can be an interesting and rewarding experience, with each winery offering visitors a unique opportunity to sample their best wines on offer. The South Burnett is no exception.
Wine buffs will love exploring the vineyards of this new wine producing region, where they will have the opportunity |
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Kingaroy , South East Queensland |
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| Experience the tastes of the South Burnett all in one convenient location. They are the cellar door for three top quality, local vineyards, with tastings and sales of Kingsley Grove Estate, Barambah Wines and Bellbird Vineyard wines for you to enjoy. They also offer exclusive tastings of the highly awarded Kingaroy Che |
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Kingaroy , South East Queensland |
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| Visit the beautiful historical buildings set amongst tranquil gardens at Artists Cottage. Mayovale Gallery will present for you the highlights of a co-operative of 13 local talented artists. As you wander around the grounds you can visit the studios of resident artists and enjoy the delights of local produce in the ol |
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Kingaroy , South East Queensland |
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| The Peanut Van, for the last 40 years, has supplied some of the world's best and freshest peanuts to their drive-by customers.
After being cooked using special recipes, peanuts are then packed in their own unique packets to be sold exclusively in the Peanut Van. Using only 100 percent Aussie Hi Oleic peanuts, The Pea |
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