Iconic Sign To Be Restored
The iconic Ban Ban Springs sign located near the junction of the Burnett and Isis Highways is currently being restored.
Council Hosts Tourism Forum
Toowoomba Regional Council will be hosting a tourism forum on May 29 to exchange ideas and suggest a way forward for the local industry.
Tourist Park Expansions Planned
The South Burnett Regional Council wants to build extra holiday accommodation units at the Yallakool and Lake Boondooma tourist parks after Easter holiday makers booked out all existing cabins at both dams.
Rotary Rewards Tourism Success
The Rotary Club of Kingaroy is very pleased to announce that the Pride of Workmanship Award for March was made to Shannon and Megan Scott of Taste South Burnett for their excellent commitment to developing tourism in the South Burnett.
Tourism Group Aims
To Double Membership
The South Burnett Tourism Association plans to launch a membership drive this year to double its numbers.
Call For Photo Competition Entries
Brisbane Valley Heritage Trails are calling on the South Burnett’s photographers to enter their new photographic competition.
Cheeseworld On The Move
After more than 10 years of seven-day trading, Goomeri Cheeseworld is moving to a new business model
$550,000 Tourism Campaign ‘Biggest Ever’
The change of seasons will be the focus of a new $550,000 tourism marketing campaign designed to showcase Southern Queensland Country (SQC).
$5000 Boost For Long
Weekend Celebration
The South Burnett and Cherbourg on Show long weekend promotion will be bigger than ever in 2014, thanks to extra support from the South Burnett Regional Council, local businesses and organisations.
Council Backs Tourism Promotions
The South Burnett Regional Council plans to work with local tourism business to promote the region at two iconic Brisbane events, the Ekka and Regional Flavours.
New Travellers’ Guide Unveiled
Southern Queensland Country Tourism has launched its new travel guide for the region.
‘Starving’ Local Artist Opens Cafe
The Artist’s Cottage opposite Kingaroy Airport will get a new lease of life this weekend when The Starving Artist Cafe opens its doors to the public.
Think Tank Looking For Ideas
South Burnett tourism operators will have the opportunity next week to help formulate a strategy aimed at expanding the local tourism market by more than a third in the next six years.
Push For Better Tourism Signs
The South Burnett Tourism Association wants better signs placed outside the region to draw more tourists to the South Burnett.
Tourism Ambassador Program To Expand
A pilot “tourism ambassador” program run in Wondai will now expand to Nanango
Best Job Winner Visits Bunyas
Elisa Detrez, the winner of Queensland’s “Best Job in the World” Park Ranger competition, visited the Bunya Mountains this month as part of her exploration of the Southern Queensland Country region.
New Guide For Tourists
The South Burnett Regional Council has begun distributing copies of its new Touring Guide to encourage tourists to make the most of their visit to the South Burnett.
Digital Workshop For
Tourism Businesses
Tourism and Events Queensland has organised a “Digital Ready” workshop to be held in Kingaroy next month to assist local tourism operators maximise their marketing investment with Southern Queensland Country.
68pc ‘Really Like’ Tourists
The Southern Queensland Country tourism area – which includes the South Burnett – welcomed 1.9 million domestic and international overnight visitors during the year to June 2013, and most of us appear to like them.
Dams Restocked With Fingerlings
The Boondooma Dam Fish Stocking and Management Association Inc released 80,000 Yellowbelly, 100,000 Australian Bass and 10,000 Silver Perch fingerlings into Lake Boondooma – and 25,000 Australian Bass into Gordonbrook Dam – during November and December.
