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.
Fire Tower To Stay Closed
The 47m tall Jimna Fire Tower – which was built in 1977 and is claimed to be the tallest man-made wooden fire tower of its type in the southern hemisphere – is continuing to attract controversy.
Brochure Highlights Valley Attractions
Local tourism group Brisbane Valley Heritage Trails have unveiled new marketing material designed to promote the attractions of the Brisbane River Valley.
Think Tanks To Shape Tourism
Southern Queensland Country Tourism is calling on anyone with an interest in tourism in the Southern Queensland Country region to take part in a series of industry think tanks that will help shape the region’s tourism future.
New Food Licences After Protest
A new class of food licences with lighter compliance requirements and lower fees will be introduced for the region’s bed and breakfasts and farmstays after three tourism operators wrote a joint letter to Council objecting to the cost of obtaining a Food Business Licence.
Wraps Come Off Wondai’s Chloe
Wondai’s Anzac Day commemorations and local fund-raising efforts for Legacy both received a boost on Saturday when the Wondai Hotel and Cellars officially unveiled the “Wondai Chloe”.
A Break, A Coffee & A Booklet
Motorists who drop into Driver Reviver sites throughout Queensland over Christmas will have the opportunity of picking up a free QWRC Wildlife Rescue handbook.
Look Who’s Coming To Wondai
The South Burnett will get a new tourist attraction this weekend – and if the local reaction is anything like it was in Melbourne in 1883, riots can be expected to occur soon afterwards …
Tourism ‘Think Tank’ To Plan Future
South Burnett tourism operators and small business owners have been invited to take part in a tourism industry “think tank” being organised by Southern Queensland Country.
Website To Clear Up
Toll Road Confusion
South Burnett residents who have been confused by Brisbane toll roads – or worse, been fined – should welcome the launch of a new joint tollroad website
Region Gets Two Seats On Tourism Board
The South Burnett will have two representatives on the 12-member board of Southern Queensland Country Tourism (SQTC) next year.
Mapping Out A New Future For Tourism
The South Burnett’s five Visitor Information Centres could face a shake-up as part of a reorganisation of the region’s tourism marketing, if ideas discussed at a forum in Kingaroy on Thursday become a reality.
Funding For Tourism Database
Southern Queensland Country Tourism has launched a new digital initiative thanks to funding received through the State Government’s Regional Tourism Organisation Contestable Grants Funding Scheme.
Mulanah Gardens B&B Goes For Gold
Rhonda and Lindsay Kath, from Mulanah Gardens B&B, have had a black tie experience in Brisbane
Region To Develop Tourism Plan
A tourism forum will be held in Kingaroy on November 28 to develop a regional tourism plan
Conference To Focus On SQ Tourism
Tourism industry representatives will gather in Stanthorpe next week at a conference dedicated to Southern Queensland tourism.
Kingaroy Tests Online Booking
The Kingaroy Visitor Information Centre is one of just four across Queensland which are taking part in a special trial of online accommodation booking software.
Historic Wagon Finds A Heritage Home
Yarraman’s Heritage House has a new “old” exhibit which will interest visitors, a massive timber wagon used to haul timber to local sawmills.
TV Crew Visits Farmstay
The South Burnett is being featured on Queensland Weekender this Saturday after a film crew shot footage recently at Passchendaele Farm Holidays near Inverlaw.
