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.
No Good News For Rail Trail
The South Burnett Rail Trail project – which aimed to revitalise the former railway land linking Murgon to Kingaroy and turn it into a major tourism drawcard – received another blow this week with confirmation the funding it had been been promised before the Federal Election would not be available.
Festival Plans Dinner Under The Stars
A gala four-course wine and food dinner under the stars will kick off next year’s Wine & Food In The Park Festival.
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.
Degustation Delight This Friday Night
Explorer’s Restaurant will be holding a special five course Degustation Dinner this Friday, November 29
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.
Axe Falls On Brisbane Bus Service
In a move sure to stun many local residents, Brisbane Bus Lines confirmed today it plans to axe its Brisbane-Murgon-Brisbane bus service in the New Year.
Yellowbelly Competition Expands
The Boondooma Dam Fish Stocking Association will be expanding their popular Yellowbelly fishing competition in 2014.
