Record Visitors To Tourism Region
A record 2.1 million visitors came to Southern Queensland Country over the past 12 months, according to the latest National Visitor Survey Domestic Tourism Snapshot.
Rattler Back On Track
The historic Mary Valley Rattler will hit the tracks in Gympie once again following final approval of $4.7 million in funding through the State Government’s $200 million Works for Queensland program.
$50,000 Boost From Muster
The recent Australian Caravan Club Chairman’s Muster held in Kingaroy injected more than $50,000 into the local economy, according to club records.
South Burnett Now Motorcycle Friendly
The South Burnett has become the first “motorcycle friendly” region in Queensland.
Wine Producers To Have
A Say On Grant Program
Wine producers are being invited to have a say about the Federal Government’s proposed $10 million Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant program.
More Flights To Wellcamp
Six extra flights a week between Melbourne and Wellcamp Airport will begin on May 8.
New Licensed Bistro Is Very Sheik
Country music legend Chad Morgan paid a flying visit to Blackbutt on Sunday afternoon, and a big slice of the town’s business, community and sporting leaders were there to welcome him.
MP Encourages Tourism Delegates
Tourism Minister Kate Jones reassured the delegates at this week’s Southern Queensland Country Tourism conference in Kingaroy that the State Government was behind them in their efforts.
Top Wineries Coming For Festival
Four of the South Burnett’s best wineries will be parading their wares at this year’s Wine and Food In The Park Festival, and they’ll be joined by two “out of town” wineries.
LNP Promises Tourism WiFi
The LNP Opposition has promised that if elected at the next State Election it will provide funding for 500 WiFi hotspots in key tourism destinations throughout Queensland,
Large Block Added To National Park
The State Government has added a 52ha block to the Bunya Mountains National Park to preserve rare range-top grasslands.
Rally Planned At Fire Tower
Veteran campaigner Dave Wright has refused to give up his fight to save the historic Jimna Fire Tower, despite the fact he expects a final decision about its fate within weeks.
Caravanners To Muster In Kingaroy
More than 200 members of the Australian Caravan Club will be heading to Kingaroy next month for a special club muster.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Evening
Launches 2017 Festival
The South Burnett’s Wine and Food In The Park festival will be celebrating its 18th birthday with a very special dinner on Friday, March 10.
Tourism Conference Coming To Kingaroy
Accommodation in Kingaroy could be in short supply in a fortnight, if only briefly.
Yallakool Makes Queensland’s Top 10
Yallakool Tourist Park on Bjelke-Petersen Dam has been rated as one of the top 10 caravan/tourist parks in the state.
SBRC Signs Up For Inland Drive
The South Burnett Regional Council will join five other councils to promote inland drive tourism in an effort to raise the number of caravanners and “grey nomads” passing through the area.
‘Time Right’ For Tourism Discussion
A public squabble over tourism promotion which erupted earlier this week between Wellcamp Airport developer John Wagner and Southern Queensland Country Tourism has drawn the attention of Toowoomba Regional Council.
Park Visitors Face New Smoking Bans
Smokers visiting Queensland’s national parks will face a new range of restrictions from Wednesday (February 1).
Video Planned To Promote Rail Trail
The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Users Association has commissioned a video to help promote the trail.
