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A Step Back In Time Scenic Drives Queensland Dairy and Heritage Museum 2 Sommerville Street, Murgon 07 4169 5001 Milled and built by local farmers in the 1930's, “The Chapel” is just one of many buildings to explore at the Queensland Dairy and Heritage Museum. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9.30am to 12.30pm, or by appointment. The museum is a great display showcasing the colourful past of the South Burnett dairying industry and heritage of Murgon. Ration Shed Museum 19 Barambah Avenue, Cherbourg 07 4169 5753 When you come to the Ration Shed Museum you will have the opportunity to experience how life was and Boat Mountain Scenic Drive is, in the Aboriginal community, Cherbourg. Boat Mountain Conservation park is north-east of Open Monday to Friday, entry fees apply. Please ring Murgon. Head north from Murgon along Gore prior to visiting. Street which becomes Boat Mountain Road. Travel 9km along Boat Mountain Road then turn right into Murgon Visitor Information Centre Reifs Road. After 0.6km, turn left into Daniels Road, Lamb St, Murgon continue 1.4km then turn right into Hebbel Drive 07 4189 9387 and drive another 1.4km to the park. [email protected] ® Parts of this drive are steep and winding so its best to leave the caravan in town. Discover South Burnett Spectacular views are your reward for the short www.discoversouthburnett.com.au walk to the top. Activities Bjelke-Petersen Dam Hagger Drive, Moffatdale 07 4168 4746 Stay overnight at Bjelke-Petersen Dam and feel like you've escaped from everyday life to catch up on the things that matter. Bring the caravan, tent or treat yourself to a comfortable cabin of your choice. If you want to bring the family – PERFECT – as there is a pool, tennis court, basketball court and play equipment, toilet, hot shower facilities and camp kitchen located on-site. No need to worry about packing the fridge, as there is a kiosk on-site for essentials and the township of Murgon is only a 10- minute drive away. Spend your time enjoying all types of water sports – kayaking, tubing, knee boarding, water and jet skiing – and a spot of fishing. If you are planning on doing some fishing, don't forget to organise your fishing permit. Things To Do! 1. Take a ride or walk along the Kilkivan to Boat Mountain Conservation Park Kingaroy Rail Trail. This distinctive flat-topped ridge, shaped like an 2. Sample local wines and produce at one of upturned boat, is a landmark near Murgon. See the many wineries in the area. panoramic views across the South Burnett - 3. Take a scenic drive around the country - ripening crops form a colourful tapestry across the maps available at the Murgon Visitor surrounding countryside. Information Centre. This small park has four walking tracks ranging from 4. Grab yourself a bargain at the local 370m to 2.2km. Naturalists, photographers and market held on the 2nd Sunday of the birdwatchers will also enjoy this park. month in Lamb Street..

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Media Release
Media Release PO Box 336, Kingaroy Q 4610 - P: 07 4189 9100- F: 07 4162 4806 – E: [email protected] - W: www.southburnett.qld.gov.au - ABN 89 972 463 351 START GINA RINEHART LIGHTS UP THE SOUTH BURNETT Gina Rinehart will light up South Burnett this Christmas. South Burnett Regional Council Mayor Wayne Kratzmann said Ms Rinehart was grateful for the support of our residents, farmers and businesses, and will sponsor the South Burnett Community Christmas Light Competition as her way of saying thank you. In a touching gesture of community spirit, Ms Rinehart will generate extra Christmas cheer this year by sponsoring the annual competition, with prizes that are the most generous on record. “The South Burnett community have shown that they welcome Gina Rinehart’s interests in our region, in our unique country style,” Mayor Kratzmann said. “It is heart-warming to see that Gina Rinehart has a genuine desire to give back to the South Burnett community, in recognition of their support.” Ms Rinehart came up with the idea of bringing widespread Christmas joy to the region, by sponsoring the 2015 Christmas Light Competition. Ms Rinehart will help light up the South Burnett, with some fantastic prizes on offer, including a $15 000 and $10 000 trip to Singapore. The champion and runner up could be living it up in Singapore, with accommodation, airfares, transfers and more included. Full details of prizes are listed below. Name Amount South Burnett Champion Trip to Singapore for 2 adults, 2 children, including 5 nights of accommodation. To the value of $15,000 * South Burnett Champion Runner Up Trip to Singapore for 2 adults, 2 children, including 5 nights of accommodation.
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