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MUNDUBBERA: with a name which is believed to mean the meeting place of the waters, Mundubbera is a haven for water sports and fishing. Although other great temptations await any visitor to this friendly rural town, it is Mundubbera’s diversity in agriculture that is the main attraction, particularly the citrus industry. This is why visitors are greeted by ‘The Big Mandarin’ upon entering the town, reinforcing Mundubbera’s claim to be the Citrus Capital of Queensland. A must see is the fantastic 9 x 18m, 360 degree mural on a pumping station featuring the junction of the Burnett, Boyne and Auburn Rivers.
Situated 390km north-west of Brisbane, and just off Highway 17, Mundubbera is the ideal starting point when visiting Auburn River National Park. With granite gorges and chasms, rock pools and caves this park is fantastic for bushwalking or just relaxing with a picnic.
Closer to town though you’ll find other activities to keep your days busy. Rounds of the Sunstate Motocross Series are held regularly throughout the year and the annual Three Rivers Fishing Classic has a total prize pool exceeding $8000. With these events and more on offer the town attracts people from all over the country, and because of its laid back lifestyle, keeps them coming back again and again.
With services and facilities to cater for any visitor, Mundubbera extends a warm welcome to all visitors ensuring that your stay will be one to remember. |
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MT PERRY: if you want to rediscover clean air, a relaxed lifestyle, and country hospitality, then Mt Perry is the place for you.
The attractive rural settlement is located 475 km north-west of Brisbane and 104 km south-west of Bundaberg.
The area was first settled in the 1840s by wandering shepherds. Then copper was discovered and by the turn of the century Mt Perry reputedly had 21 hotels.
Evidence of the town’s mining roots can be seen at the Museum or the Slag Dump and Smelter, close to town. Historic items are on display in the Pat Augustine Cultural Centre, formerly the Old Mount Perry Hospital.
In recent years the development of the “Mount Rawdon” gold mine brings mining back to the district, and opens a wide range of new opportunities to the community. Annual events generate community involvement and bring the rest of the world to Mt Perry.
Major event include the Fine Arts Exhibition and Wood Chop weekend in October, horse races in May and October, the Show in April and Campdraft and Rodeo in March.
An enthusiastic bushwalker will find it worthwhile trying the walking track to the top of Mt Perry, 750 m above sea-level. Panoramic views can be seen from Schuh’s Lookout, Perry Mountain and the Normandy range.
Hotel/motel, caravan and cabin accommodation is available when planning a relaxing rural stay at Mt Perry.
For more information on upcoming events phone Perry Shire 4156 3155
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EIDSVOLD: ‘The Beef Capital of the Burnett’, is a small town originally built as a gold rush town at the foot of Mt Rose.
The Norwegian Room, in the Eidsvold Shire Hall, commemorates the region’s early connection with Norway.
Today Eidsvold is a peaceful country village. The district is dominated by cattle, timber, citrus and small crops.
Lake Wuruma and Wuruma Dam, situated just 48km north of Eidsvold, is the perfect venue for fishing, boating and picnicking.
The lake stretches for about 20km from the dam wall providing a scenic boat ride abounding with bird life.
Visit the historic Ceratodus Railway Station located in a Main Roads rest area just 10km north of Eidsvold on the banks of the Burnett River.
The rest area has sheltered picnic tables, barbecues and toilets as well as a cairn commemorating the Traylan Native Police.
For a touch more history, the Eidsvold Historical Complex houses the George Schafer collection of bottles, rock specimens, gems and some unusual items with a total reputed value of $250,000.
The Duncan/Schulz collection comprises several thousand bottles, of which no two are the same.
The complex also includes a working windmill, railway village, Riverleigh Cottage and Knockbreak Homestead and is open seven days a week from 9am to 3pm. |
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Another good spot for picnicking is Tolderodden Park, a wildlife environmental park on the banks of the Burnett River, located near the Heritage listed Eidsvold Station Homestead, 8km along the Cracow Road.
The park contains picnic, toilet and barbecue facilities with plenty of birds and other wildlife to see.
From the look out point you can view the picturesque rolling hills towards Cracow.
Eidsvold offers a unique experience at Ormsary Farm Stay where you take part in the operation of a real cattle property or can just go fishing, canoeing, horse riding, bush walking or simply laze around the in-ground pool.
Eidsvold has amenities such as motels, hotels, golf course, caravan park, shops and cafes to make your stay perfect. |
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MONTO: gazetted in 1924, is the Burnett’s youngest town and northern most gateway.
Rawbelle Station was established in 1848, when the area on which the town was established was already known by the Aboriginals as Monto, or ‘place of ridgy plains’.
Today the district specialises in beef and dairy cattle, grain crops, lucerne and forestry.
Though minerals have played a significant part in the development of the region, it remains perfect for the tourist who wants to relax with nature.
The magnificent Cania Gorge and Lake Cania are “must sees” on any visitor’s itinerary.
Cania Gorge National Park is just 26km north-west of Monto and offers spectacular sandstone cliffs, cave formations, eucalyptus forest and dry rainforest. Walking tracks include Dripping Rock, The Overhang, Dragon and Bloodwood Cave, the Two Storey Cave Circuit, Fern Tree Pool and Big Foot Walk.
Lake Cania, 11km north of Cania Gorge, is an ideal spot for boating, sailing, water skiing and fishing or a relaxing picnic along its picturesque banks. Bar-b-que facilities, shelters and public toilets are provided for your convenience.
Monto and the surrounding areas have hotels, motels, caravan parks, host farm and artist retreat and bed and breakfast accommodation.
For more information contact Monto Shire Council on 4166 1155
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GAYNDAH: is famous for both its abundant citrus fruit production and its pioneering past.
Gayndah is an easy four hours drive from Brisbane and Rockhampton, and only one and a half hours away from Bundaberg. The shire covers an area of 2,704 square kilometres with the town being the largest town in the shire.
Gayndah, which according to local legend is the Aboriginal word for ‘thunder’, is also the oldest town in Queensland. Only the cities of Brisbane and Ipswich were settled earlier.
Gayndah boasts one of the finest historical museums in Queensland. The museum includes a Georgian cottage built in 1864.
In 1892 local farmer William Seeney planted 106 orange and mandarin trees in the fertile soils along the Burnett River flood plain.
Today Gayndah shire is recognised as one of the major citrus growing areas in Queensland, if not Australia.
The Orange Festival is held every second year (odd numbered years) over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in June.
Citrus picking season, between April and September, attracts hundreds of seasonal workers and backpackers each year, producing between 35,000 and 40,000 tonnes of mandarins and oranges a year.
Other industries in the region include grazing, small crops, grapes, pork, timber, and peanuts. The shire still produces some of the best beef in the state. |
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