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..