Visitors Urged To See Our Natural Wonders
Toowoomba Golden West and South Burnett Tourism have launched a $68,000 multi-media campaign to entice visitors to take a “Cool Country Escape” in the region.
Blackbutt Range To
Re-Open To Two Lanes
South Burnett motorists – and tourism operators – will breathe a sigh of relief when two lanes re-open across the Blackbutt Range next month.
Crowds Bowled Over By Festival Fun
The 2012 Goomeri Pumpkin Festival may have got off to a coolish start this morning – we’ve been told there was ice on the ground – but by the time the pumpkins started rolling, the large crowd had been well and truly warmed up!
20-Year Plan To Fix Tourism Industry
The State Government announced today it has a 20-year plan to revitalise Queensland tourism.
Pumpkin Festival Ready To Roll
Pumpkin rolling only comes but once a year, but when it does everyone joins in and heads for Goomeri.
Carter Thanked For Tourism Service
Former South Burnett Mayor David Carter has been thanked for his service on the Board of Toowoomba Golden West South Burnett Tourism.
Skiers Have A Dam Good Time
The 2012 Bjelke Bash Ski Races held at Bjelke-Petersen Dam over the weekend attracted a bumper field of keen water-skiers from as far afield as Ballina and Bundaberg.
Volunteers Help Drivers
To Revive And Survive
Every holiday break, local residents volunteer their time and energy to help keep our highways safer.
‘Golden Opportunity’ For Tourism
Former South Burnett Mayor David Carter says the formation of a greater regional tourism organisation to market Toowoomba, the Darling Downs, Southern Downs, Granite Belt, Western Downs and South Burnett is a “golden opportunity” for the region.
Spirit Of The Bush At Boondooma
The five-day “Spirit of the Bush” Traditional Balladeers & Heritage Muster will kick off at Boondooma Homestead, north of Durong, on Anzac Day.
Barambah Wines Mothballs Cellar Door
Barambah Wines at Redgate has mothballed its cellar door for the next two years. However the company says it will continue to produce wines from its Redgate vineyards and retail them through the firm’s Brisbane office; their website; and existing cellar door, restaurant and hotel outlets.
Orchid Lovers Gather
At The Wondai Diggers
Wondai’s “other” flower show at the weekend, the Orchid Show, also attracted busloads of visitors.
Crowds Enjoy A Bloomin’ Good Time
The 19th Autumn Garden Expo in Wondai attracted busloads of tourists to the South Burnett at the weekend as well as almost 120 exhibitors and thousands of local gardeners.
Tourism Marketer Resigns
Toowoomba Golden West and South Burnett Tourism marketing manager Geoff Thompson has resigned.
Gordonbrook Closes … Again
The South Burnett Regional Council has advised that Gordonbrook Dam will be temporarily closed from today due to high levels of blue-green algae in the water.
Massingham Resigns From Tourism Role
Fraser Coast Tourism CEO Damien Massingham has resigned after seven years in the job.
Easter Markets A Success
The revived markets at Yallakool were a big success on Easter Sunday and they’ll definitely be on again next year.
New Tourism Structure Known Next Month
The final form that a new regional tourism organisation covering Toowoomba, the South Burnett, the Southern Downs and the Granite Belt will take should be known by next month.
Big Weekend At Yallakool Park
Anglers are flocking to spend their Easter break at Yallakool Park on Bjelke-Petersen Dam.
Fun Day Planned At Boonara
Boonara Homestead, just 12km north of Goomeri, will be celebrating its 150th birthday on Pumpkin Festival weekend … and if you love antiques, fine music or history, then you’re going to want to be there!
