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Past & Present Drive
Take a step back in time on this full day drive to explore some of the rich European and Aboriginal history of the South Burnett. Make a stop for a picnic or relaxing bushwalk through a natural conservation park or perhaps partake in a spot of boating or fishing in the regions popular recreational dams.
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Situated 15 kilometres from Murgon in the South Burnett, Lake Barambah, also known as Bjelke-Petersen Dam, is a popular area for recreational freshwater fishing, boating, picnicking and camping, with facilities many would envy. Picnic areas, barbecues, and a boat ramp with large car park make this the ideal place to wet a line.
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The complex represents a step back in time to 1847, when the Lawson brothers with Robert Alexander established the Boondooma Station. As with other isolated stations in the early days, the homestead and surrounding acreage was built with the basic necessities similar to a small village. The remains of these buildings are 'in situ' today - the homestead which is being restored, the Stone Store, Post Office, and the grave of an early Manager. To this has been added a Museum, DPI Hut, toilet block and Caretaker's residence.
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Cherbourg Lookout
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CHERBOURG, QLD, 4605 |
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Located near the Cherbourg Emu farm and botanic gardens, also known as Bert Button Lookout this site is surrounded by an array of native bush tucker plants and offers stunning panoramic views over Bjelke-Petersen Dam.
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Sample the delicious Devonshire Teas and lunches on the verandah overlooking the gardens.
Browse around the country style gift shop, choose from dried flower creations, folk art & home made goodies for that gift for someone special.
You will enjoy a relaxed and memorable visit. Enjoy a superb evening meal in our elegant dining room or a candlelit dinner on the verandah. Bookings essential for nights. Function/Reception Room available. Bus bookings welcome.
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Hivesville Hotel
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(07) 4168 9876 |
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(07) 4168 9911 |
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20 Main Street, HIVESVILLE, QLD, 4612 |
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Hivesville is located about 28km north-west of Wondai in the South Bunett region. Follow the signs to Proston from Wondai. The Historic Hivesville Hotel is located in the heart of Hivesville, not far from Proston and Lake Boondooma. The hotel offers lunch 7 days a week and dinner Monday to Saturday night, also a choice of single rooms within the hotel itself; or new double and single bedroom semi motel style accommodation. A communal kitchen and laundry has recently been built at the rear of the premises.
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Murgon Dairy Heritage Museum
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(07) 4169 5001 |
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Gayndah Road, MURGON, QLD, 4605 |
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A comprehensive history of the Dairy Industry in Queensland from pioneering days through to modern day is covered at the Murgon Dairy Museum. The displays not only give an insight to the production of milk, cream and cheese, it also covers the life of the early pioneers, showing housing, farming implements and the like. To add a modern touch, the local Murgon artists have used 2m by 1m cows as their canvas to adorn the fence line of the Museum, the Cavalcade of Cows are heading towards the Dairy Museum just as the real cow headed towards the dairy.
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The South Burnett Region Timber Museum in Wondai was officially opened on 24 November 2001 and is proving to be a popular destination with travellers. Conveniently situated on the main Bunya Highway, and with ample parking for cars, caravans and coaches, it is an impressive addition to Wondai which is becoming a popular 'tourist stop' on the burgeoning South Burnett Wine Trail.
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Tingoora Hotel
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(07) 4168 5150 |
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(07) 4169 0207 |
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35 High Street, TINGOORA, QLD, 4608 |
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Tingoora - Aboriginal for 'wattle tree' - is located 22 kilometres north of Kingaroy on the Bunya Highway. The social hub of this small but vital community is the local hotel, which was reportedly the first public building in town, established in 1900. Tingoora was originally settled for the rich agricultural land which surrounds it, and soon the bustling railway station was the centre of activities in the town as the lush crops were transported around the district.
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