Tourism

Crafters Wanted For
New Mountain Markets

Crafters Wanted For<BR> New Mountain Markets

Organisers of the new monthly Bunya Mountains Markets are looking for quality stallholders

MP Adds To Rail Trail Push

MP Adds To Rail Trail Push

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has thrown her weight behind a push to extend the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail through the “missing link” in the Somerset Regional Council area.

A Toast To Five Stars At Last!

A Toast To Five Stars At Last!

It’s taken 17 years but the South Burnett finally has a five-star winery the equal of the best anywhere in Australia … and Clovely Estate co-owner Susan Mercer couldn’t be happier.

Guided Walks At Bunya Mountains

Rangers at the Bunya National Park will be celebrating World Ranger Day next week by hosting special Ranger-guided walks at the park.

Region Getting Ready To Go On Show

Region Getting Ready To Go On Show

South Burnett and Cherbourg will be offering a jam-packed program of events this October long weekend

South Burnett Goes On Show

South Burnett Goes On Show

The South Burnett was on show at Regional Flavours, Brisbane’s annual food event, on the weekend

Scammers Target Tourism Operators

Scammers Target Tourism Operators

Southern Queensland Country Tourism – the umbrella body that promotes the South Burnett – is warning tourism operators to be wary of a scam operating in the region.

Tourism Associations Aim
To Grow Nanango’s Economy

Tourism Associations Aim<BR> To Grow Nanango’s Economy

Showing Nanango businesses easy ways to make more money from tourism will be a major topic of conversation when the Nanango Tourism and Development Association and the South Burnett Tourism Association meet on June 24.

Training Course For Tourism Workers

Training Course For Tourism Workers

People who would like to secure a job in the tourism or hospitality industry are being invited to take part in a four-day training course later this month.

Tourists Urged To Snuggle

Tourists Urged To Snuggle

South Burnett tourist operators will be hoping they’ll get a boost from a new tourism marketing campaign which is encouraging travellers to take a break from the city and head to Southern Queensland where “somewhere in the country … it’s snuggling season”.

Pumpkins Ready To Roll

Pumpkins Ready To Roll

It’s that time of the year again … when pumpkins hit the streets (and end up squashed).

Council Approves Motel Changes

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

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

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

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 To Show<br> 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

$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

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.