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With a wide array of activities to keep kids of all ages entertained on school holidays, Kilkivan Bush Camping is the perfect place for family holiday fun. Clubs and groups are also very well catered for, with a great range of facilities and entertainment available. From a fully catered
Dickabram Bridge is a heritage-listed road-and-rail bridge over the Mary River and was built from 1885 to 1886 by Owen McDermott & Co. The bridge is one of only two remaining road-and-rail bridges in Australia and the only one in Queensland. It is the oldest remaining large steel truss bridge
Picturesque Black Snake Mountain about 20km from Kilkivan, beautiful panoramic views plus access to Wrattens State Forest.
This distinctive flat-topped ridge, shaped like an upturned boat, is covered in dry rainforest and open eucalypt woodland. At 589m above sea level, Boat Mountain is a local landmark in the Murgon area and the headwaters of four creeks.
The Kilkivan Shire Museum contains a comprehensive display of ore and mineral samples common to the district, photographs and documents. The main building has rooms furnished in style of yesteryear, a Fettler’s barrack house, a school room and kitchen. A large slab shed contains a buggy and wagon, mining, farm
Approx. 8kms from the park, it is a heritage listed chimney built in 1883 to process copper ore mined in the surrounding hills. Still in very good condition.
This 88km rail trail traverses undulating farmland and some bushland, with several towns along the route and points of interest.
This 88km rail trail traverses undulating farmland and some bushland, with several towns along the route and points of interest.
Gympie’s Gold Mining and Historical Museum showcases not only Gympie’s rich gold mining history but also other aspects of the region’s past era including steam machinery, agricultural, dairying, vehicles, gemstone and shell collections. Try your luck at the Museum’s Gold Panning and take home a specimen of Gympie Gold –
Rediscover the magic of a bygone era aboard the historic Mary Valley Rattler. This tourist steam train service departs from the beautifully renovated Gympie station and is a unique and fun experience.
