Situated approximately eight kilometres out of Bundaberg towards Gin Gin is the small town of Sharon, The Sharon Gorge is a further four kilometres along the highway, and is home to a tranquil area with rainforests, ferns, palms and orchids, a walkway leads down to the Burnett River.
Comet is located in the Emerald shire in Queensland’s Central Highlands. The town is 39 kilometres east of Emerald and sits on the Capricorn Highway. The town was called ‘Comet’ after the Haley’s Comet that travelled the Central Queensland skies in the late 1800’s. The small rural town is also a service centre for the local farming community. Here you can see the tree trunk that Ludwig Leichardt marked with ‘Dig’ during his exploration of the region in 1844. ‘Dig’ indicated to those who followed that he had buried food and journals in this spot.
Yeppoon is the gateway to the Capricorn Coast. The township has retained its village style appeal yet offers a variety of wonderful restaurants, accommodation, shops and galleries. A charming esplanade with grassy knoll, palms and a covered picnic and play areas form a backdrop to a vista of sea, sky and islands. As well, annual events, including the Pineapple Festival held in September, enliven the town with gala activities, contests and displays. Local markets offer bargains a plenty. The whole coastline is protected by the Great Barrier Reef and the Keppel Bay Islands. The Capricorn Coast has some of the most picturesque and safe swimming beaches in Australia.
Situated north-east of Gladstone, North West Island is the largest coral cay in the area. With surrounding reef, dense tall pisonia forest, nesting turtles and seabirds, the tranquil island is part of the Capricornia Cays National Park. Don’t miss out on seeing this beautiful island!
Emmet was once a thriving railway siding with a population of 30 people. Today, with only two residents, the town has a picnic shelter and an interesting historical display in the revamped railway station.
Perseverence is an area east of Crows Nest and Pechey, where day-trippers enjoy barbecue picnics by Perseverence Dam and groups find excellent camp and conference facilities at Perseverence Lodge. Opposite Perseverence Lodge is a public park with barbecue facilities and playground equipment. At the Dam itself the picnic grounds is a lovely spot to stop to admire the tranquil waters and the dramatic drop from the roadway across the dam wall. Guests of Perseverence Lodge can also enjoy a huge range of activities, including canoeing, kayaking, orienteering and tennis.
As Wambo Shire’s principal town, this is the picturesque home of the new Wambo Shire Council Community and Cultural Centre. This facility houses a library, information centre, meeting rooms, arts and crafts centre, professional offices and is a Queensland Government Agent Program office. A major museum is planned as a future extension. Visitors are always welcome in this friendly country community and, with three hotels and a caravan park, there is plenty of accommodation available. Another exciting development in Jandowae is the institution of the Timber Town Festival. Jandowae dam is a popular fishing, swimming, skiing and boating spot. Farm stays are also available in the area.
Situated at the southern approach of the Burdekin Bridge, originally was part of the Inkerman Downs Cattle Station. The town has most amenities to cater for the traveller and a range of sporting interests are catered for including a golf club and a pistol shooting club. This is the gateway to the popular Groper Creek fishing and crabbing spot. It is home to the famous Ashworth’s Tourist Centre, where under one roof is Ashworth’s Jewellers, Rock Shop and the unbelievable Treasures of the Earth Display. See the murals that depict the district’s rural life and visit the Lion’s Diorama, a tribute to the pioneers and the history of the Burdekin Irrigation Scheme. The Home Hill Harvest Festival is held the first week in November. Distance from Brisbane (State Capital): 1,266 kilometres.
Nestled at the foot of Mount Cooroora, Pomona is a relaxed country town with some pleasant easy walking tracks around the delightful parks. Pomona was first settled in the late 1880s and the railway that arrived in 1891 started the expansion of the agricultural industries. Originally known as Pinbarren siding the name was changed in 1906 to Pomona, named after the Roman goddess of fruit and orchards. In 1909 Pomona was the administrative centre fro Noosa shire. The town prospered and declined along with the changing agricultural industry. Pomona is located about 25 minutes from Noosa, just beyond Cooroy. The drive is very pleasant and can be linked as part of a circuit to include Boreen Point on the return journey. There are many historical attractions along with some pleasant cafes. Distance from Brisbane (State Capital): 166 Kilometres.
Karragarra is the smallest of the bay islands, and has a very small permanent population. It is a very tranquil, peaceful place to visit. ‘Karra’, as it is affectionately known has no store or retail facilities – one of the secrets to remaining a quiet and peaceful place to be enjoyed by visitors looking for seclusion and tranquility. There are some public amenities for visitors to enjoy – Karragarra has a beach with a jetty for mooring boats and fishing. The beach sits in a beautiful secluded position with an enclosed swimming area and free electric barbecues and undercover seating for the rare rainy days. Take a leisurely walk through the rainforest, or along the esplanade. There is also a local historical museum and an artist’s studio with interesting pieces on display.