Roses and WineKilkivan and the South Burnett Travel south from Maryborough along the Bruce Highway towards Gympie. Before you reach Gympie take the Kilkivan turn-off onto the Wide Bay Highway. Follow the highway until you reach Kilkivan. Enjoy a relaxing stop here and visit the Left Bank and the Kilkivan Shire Historical Museum or sample local olives and redclaw. Continue on to Goomeri where you will find several antique and craft shops or sample one of the locally renowned pumpkin pies. Turn onto the Burnett Highway and then follow the Wineries signage for a true taste of the South Burnett. The South Burnett has a unique and diverse range of attractions appealing to all age groups and showcases a patchwork of deep red soil with vivid green crops. The shires of Kingaroy, Nanango, Wondai, Murgon, Cherbourg and Kilkivan and the town of Yarraman- all offer their own unique rural tourism themes. Kingaroy is the commercial centre for the region and is well known as the peanut and navy bean capital of Australia. Whether your group interests are wine tasting, cultural heritage, bushwalking, fishing, fossicking, antiques, farm stays, arts and crafts, heritage sites or simply to enjoy a friendly rural experience, the South Burnett is a must-visit. This growth area now boasts Queensland’s newest and fastest growing wine industry with cellar door outlets offering quality award winning wines to please the most discerning palates. The region is also bound by the magnificent Bunya Mountains - an isolated section of the Great Divide and a bushwalker’s paradise. The forest features a unique natural stand of Bunya and Hoop Pines and lush undergrowth that is home to abundant wildlife. The Bunya Mountains National Park offers a magical experience. Head back to Maryborough via the Burnett Highway to Murgon or continue on to the Sunshine Coast and follow the Bruce Highway north to Maryborough. Distance Guide:
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