Somerset and South Burnett

Allow a couple of days for this trip

Head to Ipswich, take time to explore this historic city and the Railway Workshops Museum. Turn off onto the Brisbane Valley Highway, have a look at Fernvale, Lake Wivenhoe, Esk and Toogoolawah.

Upon reaching the D’Aguillar Highway head west up and over the Great Dividing Range through the towns of Moore, Blackbutt and Yarraman.

From Yarraman you can drive direct to Nanango or through Maidenwell to the spectacular Bunya Mountains National Park. This park celebrates the Bunya Pine and its place in aboriginal folklore as an important food source. Short walks into the National Park are rewarded with splendid views over the surrounding countryside.

From Yarraman the Burnett Highway and its thick pine forests signal your arrival into the South Burnett. Nanango is home to the South Burnett Energy Centre highlighting the nearby Tarong Power Station. Turn off the highway to Kingaroy, centre of the South Burnett and famous for peanut growing.

Further on is Wondai and its Timber Museum, and Murgon where many of the South Burnett’s wineries are to be found.

Take a different route home to Brisbane via Goomeri, Kilkivan and on through Gympie on the Bruce Highway.

Places of Interest

• Explore the extensive range of walking trails, with panoramic views from Bunya Mountains.

• Discover rich vineyards and taste your way through this enchanting wine region.

• Walk back through time with a visit to Wondai Heritage Museum.

• Bike, walk, or horse ride the South Burnett Rail Trail.