Tourism Revolt May Spread
Monday’s announcement that a new breakaway tourism association has been formed by Toowoomba businessman John Wagner to promote the Darling Downs as a tourist destination may not be the last.
Rail Trail Section Maps Released
DTMR has released a new collection of section maps for the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail
Local Voice On
Breakaway Tourism Group
A new breakaway tourism association formed by Toowoomba businessman John Wagner has a local aboard
Jason To Share Our Best In Brisbane
Kingaroy chef Jason Ford has been a fixture at Regional Flavours in Brisbane for several years but this time he’ll be an official South Burnett “ambassador”.
Motorcycle Tourism: Are You In?
South Burnett hotel, accommodation, food and fuel operators who want to join the region’s push to attract motorcycle tourism need to put up their hands soon.
Murgon, Wondai Now RV Friendly, Too
Murgon and Wondai have become the South Burnett’s second and third RV Friendly towns, following in the footsteps of Nanango which gained the distinction last August.
Digital Workshop At Bunyas
Southern Queensland Country Tourism – the organisation that assists with South Burnett tourism promotion – is holding a free digital workshop for local tourism operators next week.
Visitors And Locals Mingle
Proston Round Table joined with the Proston Men’s Shed to host a meet’n’greet on Easter Saturday
Water Police To Step Up Patrols
Water Police will be out in force over the Easter long weekend patrolling dams to ensure the safety of boaties and their passengers.
Motorcycle Push Revs Up
The push to make the South Burnett a motorcycle-friendly destination is gathering pace.
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,
