297 Kent Street, Maryborough, Queensland, 4650
Email: tourismMB@frasercoast.qld.gov.au
Website: www.visitmaryborough.info
9103034 Phone Number: 61 07 4190 5742
Fax Number: 61 07 4123 2533

The Royal Bank of Queensland opened its Maryborough branch in 1888 in this Kent Street building known as Windsor House. In 1922 the Royal Bank of Queensland merged with the Queensland National Bank. The building features the Baroque revival style with broken curved pediments atop the facade and above the entrance.

Bazaar Street, Corner Wharf Street, Maryborough, Queensland, 4650
Website: www.austpost.com.au

The Maryborough Post Office opened in 1866 and is the oldest surviving masonry Post Office in Queensland. In those early days, attached to the top of the tower, was a wooden pole holding a Time Ball which was lowered each day at 1.00 p.m. The tower was extended in 1879 for better visibility and to house a clock with four faces. Adjacent to the Post Office is the site of the first Telephone Exchange in country Queensland, established here in 1882 with 32 subscribers.

4150 Kingaroy - Cooyar Road, Maidenwell, Queensland, 4615
Email: mao123@bigpond.com
Website: www.starsabove.com.au
9039021 Phone Number: 61 07 4164 6194
Fax Number: 61 07 4164 5718

Maidenwell Astronomical Observatory is open to the public for stargazing at its best. Located 28 kilometres east of the Bunya Mountains in the rural town of Maidenwell - the most popular astronomy and stargazing centre in Queensland. On a cloud-free moonless night the visitor can stargaze to their heart's content as the Maidenwell Astronomical Observatory has no street light glow meaning stars, moon and planets are clear and crisp in the observatory's three big 14-inch computer assisted telescopes. During your night visit you also get an open air guided tour of the night skies with the astronomer as he points various stars, constellations and how to find south using the Southern Cross. There is also an air conditioned 68-seater Star Theatre where during the day, you can see the sun's surface up close on the big screen as sunspots and huge solar prominences are captured with a special solar telescope and a colour video camera, the only one of its type in Queensland. The observatory and all of its facilities are fully accessible to wheelchairs. Plenty of off street parking for all types of vehicles is available. The observatory is owned and operated by professional Astronomer James Barclay.

Sportsground Road, Wooroolin, Queensland, 4608
Email: tourism@southburnett.com.au
Website: www.tourism.southburnett.com.au
9040754 Phone Number: 61 07 4162 3199

The Wooroolin Wetland is located at the township of Wooroolin, 16 kilometers north of Kingaroy along the Bunya Highway. The walking trails can be accessed from the parking area beside the Grand Hotel, over the railway line and follow the signage. Alternatively you can access the walking trails via the bird hide by turning right into Sportsground Road from the Bunya Highway on the outskirts of Wooroolin. The stands of dead trees in the wetland make an arresting sight when you approach the township and the Council have begun work on establishing a series of walks in three stages to encourage recreation in the area. A bird hide and two walking trails have been established for naturalists to fully appreciate resident and migratory fauna. Wooroolin Community Committee has made this work possible with grants from the Queensland Government. Over two kilometers of endangered vegetation has been fenced to help restrict access and protect the local and regional species. Revegetation is taking place in this eucalypt woodland and particular attention is being paid to the endangered Queensland Blue Gum. Controls are also in place for highly invasive wetland weeds as well as introduced fauna. Wooroolin State School planted 80 native trees

Mt Wooroolin Access Road, Kingaroy, Queensland, 4610
Email: tourism@southburnett.com.au
Website: www.tourism.southburnett.com.au
9006301 Phone Number: 61 07 4162 6272
Fax Number: 61 07 4162 3474

Mount Wooroolin lookout is located just over four kilometres west of Kingaroy along Haly Street; the Kingaroy Shire Council developed it in 1988 as a bicentennial project. Council maintains the lookout and its surrounds. There is a grassed area available for picnics with tables and wood barbecues. Visitors are advised to take care while ascending or descending the narrow sealed road to the top, it is not suitable for cars towing caravans or trailers. The elevated viewing platform offers 360 degree panoramic views of the surrounding countryside: Coolabunia Hill, home to Kingaroy’s most famous family, Sir Joh and Lady Florence Bjelke-Petersen, the Bunya Mountains, Queensland's second oldest National Park and Tarong Power Station, which generates approximately one fifth of Queensland’s power. To the northwest is Gordonbrook Dam, the source of Kingaroy’s water supply; the dam was built in 1941 to supply water to the Royal Australian Air Force training school based in Kingaroy during World War II. The ramp to the viewing platform is smooth for disabled access but care needs to be taken, as it is quite steep. The nature reserve is 160 acres of endangered eucalypt woodland and dry vine forest. Bird watchers can be rewarded with sight

1 Bunya Avenue, Bunya Mountains, Queensland, 4405
Email: ask@southburnettholidays.info
Website: www.southburnettholidays.info
9049753 Phone Number: 61 07 4191 2600
Fax Number: 61 07 4191 2699

The Great Bunya Drive is a scenic self-drive route meandering through 390 kilometres of beautiful country landscapes between Toowoomba and Gympie, encompassing both the Darling Downs and South Burnett regions. West of Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, the drive incorporates the magnificent Bunya Mountains National Park, freshwater dams, pastoral homesteads and rural towns dotted throughout the Darling Downs and South Burnett. There are wineries, gourmet cafes, heritage museums and country markets waiting to be explored. For generations, people have gathered at the Bunya Mountains, which was declared a National Park in 1908, the second oldest in Queensland. This natural wonderland was formed about 30 million years ago and shelters the largest stand of ancient bunya pines in the world today. The Bunya Mountains is a mix of moist rainforest, dry rainforest, grasslands, open forests and woodlands and is also home to distinct plant and animal communities, with over 30 rare and threatened species. The region has a host of accommodation experiences including motels, guest cottages, Bed and Breakfast establishments as well as country pubs, farm stays and camping. Depending on what you are looking for, there is accommodation to suit

Steinhardts Road, Moffatdale, Murgon, Queensland, 4605
Email: clovelycellardoor@burnett.net.au
Website: www.clovelycottage.com.au
9005517 Phone Number: 61 07 4168 4788
Fax Number: 61 07 4168 4783

In the heart of the South Burnett, Queensland’s fastest growing wine region, you will find the beautiful vineyard, cottage retreat and cellar door of Clovely Estate, Queensland’s largest vineyard and producer of quality wines. Located near the town of Murgon, three hours drive north west of Brisbane and two hours drive from the Sunshine Coast, Clovely Estate is ideal for a day trip to visit the cellar door or stay overnight in the bed and breakfast Clovely Cottage vineyard retreat. Clovely Cottage, a charming place to stay, overlooks Clovely Estate Vineyard and Cellar Door, as well as 130 hectares of olive grove, planted for use as table olives and extra virgin olive oil.

429 Kent Street, Maryborough, Queensland, 4650
Email: tourismMB@frasercoast.qld.gov.au
Website: www.visitmaryborough.info
9098063 Phone Number: 61 07 4190 5742
Fax Number: 61 07 4123 2533

This School of Arts building was constructed in the classic revival style in 1887 and contained a library, museum, reading room, technical college and a billiard room. It replaced the first School of Arts built in 1861. In 1958, it housed the first Ringrose Library in Queensland where books were available to external students of the University of Queensland. The library features a timber mezzanine gallery and is now home to the Maryborough and Wide Bay Burnett Historical Society. The keystone above the doorway features Minerva the goddess of wisdom.

44 Althause Road, Cloyna, Queensland, 4605
9026836 Phone Number: 61 07 4168 6079
Fax Number: 61 07 4168 6079

One of Queensland's farm stay secrets is waiting to be discovered at a location between Murgon and Gayndah. The secret is now out, with families booking into one of the friendliest short-break options in Queensland - Cloyna Farm Stay. Head towards the South Burnett, follow the directions provided by Bevan and Sandra Reidy, and you will be on your way to an experience like no other. Cloyna Farm Stay is peaceful, friendly, and just the place for those seeking an escape. Your holiday companions, apart from fellow guests and the Reidy family, include miniature horses, donkeys, and Dexter cattle, along with all the animals one would expect on a farm. Old MacDonald had nothing going like this - his was only a childhood song, whereas Cloyna Farm Stay is the real thing. Check on the various packages on offer from family stays to one day visits by groups. This is where you get to feed the farm animals, collect the eggs, look for koalas, plus other activities. Come stay awhile and recuperate from the rush and tumble of everyday city life and use the Farm as a base for touring the region.

18 Millers Road, Kingaroy, Queensland, 4610
Email: wine@captainspaddock.com.au
Website: www.captainspaddock.com.au
9006993 Phone Number: 61 07 4162 4534
Fax Number: 61 07 4162 4502

Welcome to Captain’s Paddock Vineyard, nestled high among the ranges of Queensland’s South Burnett wine country. 600 metres above sea level, the rich, red volcanic soils provide the perfect terroir for our award-winning shiraz, merlot and chardonnay. Cool summer nights and warm fires and sunny days in winter make Captain’s Paddock perfect for all occasions. When you drop by our tasting room, cafe and cottage you will enjoy the warm hospitality of hosts Maryanne Pidcock and Peter Eaton. Once you’ve sampled the fine wines on offer, sit down and enjoy our range of gourmet meals at the bistro cafe. We offer the full dining experience - from three-course meals to an espresso coffee with delicious homemade cakes. Everything on our menu is made here and features local ingredients. We also cater for special events such as weddings and functions. Our cafe specialises in producing and offering local South Burnett regional produce such as our very own range of verjuice, grape jelly and olive products. Stay overnight in our self-contained, architecturally-designed cottage and you can dine in then wake up to the sounds of the birds and the aroma of fresh coffee. Vineyard tours are also available.