Volunteers Created A Tourist Icon
The incredible community effort that went into creating the South Burnett Timber Industry Museum at Wondai was celebrated at a special morning tea this week.
Grants To Boost Agritourism
Grants are now available to help farmers establish or expand their operations into agritourism.
Tourist Guide Released
About 50 tourist operators packed into Nanango’s Energy Centre last Thursday night for the launch of the South Burnett’s official tourist guide.
Museum Celebrates 10th Birthday
About 50 people gathered on the rear lawn of the Roy Emerson Museum in Blackbutt recently to celebrate its 10th birthday.
Bicycles Add More For Tourists
A museum documenting the history of bicycles was officially opened in Blackbutt on Saturday morning.
Council Defers Tourism Decision
The South Burnett Regional Council will defer a decision about rejoining the Southern Queensland Country Tourism regional tourism board until next financial year.
Qld’s Roadmap Out Of Closures
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk released a plan on Monday to chart Queensland’s gradual reopening to the world, once Statewide vaccination targets are met.
Desperate Plea To Save Festival
How could a festival that just celebrated its biggest year – and boosted the South Burnett economy by an estimated $2.3 million – be contemplating winding up?
Council To Survey Link Trail
Somerset Regional Council will commission surveyors to help determine the best location for a recreation trail along Coominya Connection Road between West Road and the Brisbane Valley Highway.
Campers Start Arriving For Muster
The 2021 Heritage Nanango Country Muster will get under way on Thursday … one of the few major local music events not to have been cancelled this year.
SB Visitor Guide Being Prepared
A new regional tourism guide is currently being prepared to replace the South Burnett’s previous one, which is now almost out of stock.
Winter Tourism Numbers Up
Tourism in the South Burnett has improved substantially during the past two years, according to a new report from Southern Queensland Country.
No Brochure For Proston … Yet
A brochure outlining the tourist attractions of the Proston district will not be joining a recently released set of tourist brochures for Blackbutt, Nanango, Kingaroy, Wondai and Murgon … not soon, anyway.
Tape Trial To Deter Magpies
Visitor Information Centres along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail have been stocked with a trial bird deterrent tape for the magpie breeding season.
New Tourist Guides Released
South Burnett Regional Council has released a new regional road map and tourist guides for Murgon, Wondai, Kingaroy, Nanango and Blackbutt.
Boondooma: It’s A Dam, Not A Lake
Lake Boondooma Caravan and Recreation Park will be getting a name change soon, providing the Australian Security and Investments Commission agree.
History On Display At Stonehouse
More than 500 people took advantage of the two open days at the Moore Stonehouse at the weekend to enjoy a glimpse of what life was like in late 19th century Queensland.
Scots In The Bush Cancelled
Queensland’s decision to shut its border with NSW has led to the cancellation of Boondooma Homestead’s popular “Scots In The Bush” festival.
New Bridge For Rail Trail
Gympie Regional Council has announced it will start work on building a 12.5m concrete pedestrian and cycle bridge across Wide Bay Creek for rail trail users on Monday, July 26.
COVID Cancels Muster … Again
The 2021 Gympie Music Muster has been cancelled.
