Council Approves Motel Changes
The SBRC has given the green light for alterations to plans for Kingaroy’s new $5.3 million motel
Drop In Domestic Visitors
A slump in local tourism has been confirmed by figures released today by Tourism and Events Queensland.
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.
South Burnett To Show
Its Regional Flavours
South Burnett Regional Council will have a stall highlighting local produce at this year’s Regional Flavours festival in Brisbane.
$55,000 For Digital Signs
The Federal Government is providing $55,000 to develop digitally enhanced “cultural landscape” signs for Russell Park on the Bunya Mountains.
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.
Pub Races To Celebrate Birthday
The historic Yarraman Hotel-Motel in Margaret Street celebrated its 102nd birthday on Saturday with a day packed full of activities.
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).
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.
Big Crowd Makes Splash At Dam
The second-largest crowd on record packed out Boondooma Dam on the weekend for the 26th annual Yellowbelly Fishing Competition.
Wondai Pub Back On The Market
Just four months after re-opening in a flurry of publicity, the historic Wondai Hotel is back on the market.
‘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
