Aserenity - Rob and tania's local info booklet
City/town information
Nanango is the fourth oldest town in Queensland. https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/nanango-qld
Originally settled for farming and gold mining. Industry expanded and declined over time to include timber cutting with numerous sawmills, a large forestry establishment, number of cattle and pig sale yards to today where the main industry remains farming with mining now modernizing industry in the area.
Like many small towns, changing economic developments change the economy of the town. Where once there was numerous small shops for clothing, haberdashery, hardware's etc, changing socio-economic demography has dictated the variety of stores in town with Kingaroy becoming a larger central point of the area. Nanango still has its own country atmosphere with some great eating places and each first Saturday of the month, country markets at the show grounds - not to be missed.
Nanango
Nanango is the fourth oldest town in Queensland. https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/nanango-qld
Originally settled for farming and gold mining. Industry expanded and declined over time to include timber cutting with numerous sawmills, a large forestry establishment, number of cattle and pig sale yards to today where the main industry remains farming with mining now modernizing industry in the area.
Like many small towns, changing economic developments change the economy of the town. Where once there was numerous small shops for clothing, haberdashery, hardware's etc, changing socio-economic demography has dictated the variety of stores in town with Kingaroy becoming a larger central point of the area. Nanango still has its own country atmosphere with some great eating places and each first Saturday of the month, country markets at the show grounds - not to be missed.
Sightseeing
Great swimming hole and picnic area. On the way to the Bunya Mountains. There is a short walk from the car parking area down steps and walk ways to the water hole. Advised not to jump off the rocks into the hole as dangerous. No toilet amenities at the water hole.
13 locals recommend
Coomba Falls
Coomba Waterhole RoadGreat swimming hole and picnic area. On the way to the Bunya Mountains. There is a short walk from the car parking area down steps and walk ways to the water hole. Advised not to jump off the rocks into the hole as dangerous. No toilet amenities at the water hole.
Bjelke-Petersen Dam
BP Dam is a great picnic and water use area.
Nanango's Tourist Info centre - great source of information of the area and history of Nanango. Just across the road from one of Nanangos beautiful parks
South Burnett Energy Centre
41 Henry StNanango's Tourist Info centre - great source of information of the area and history of Nanango. Just across the road from one of Nanangos beautiful parks
Food scene
Moffatdale is known for its winneries. Scenic drive of the country side and a short distance from BP Dam.
Moffatdale
Moffatdale is known for its winneries. Scenic drive of the country side and a short distance from BP Dam.
Local Markets
First Saturday of each month - the Markets offer anything and everything for locals and travellers.
6 locals recommend
Nanango Country Market
Cairns StreetFirst Saturday of each month - the Markets offer anything and everything for locals and travellers.
Activities
Up for a little fun and perhaps speed and competition!!!
The track is owned and managed by generational locals - Alan & Rose. Advise to book ahead - they will be happy to see you whether a small or large group.
South Burnett Kart Hire
13838 D'Aguilar HwyUp for a little fun and perhaps speed and competition!!!
The track is owned and managed by generational locals - Alan & Rose. Advise to book ahead - they will be happy to see you whether a small or large group.
This is the head of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail - from here your can travel back down the old railway line towards Blackbutt; or travel north towards Nanango via the old Din Din Stock Route as part of the rail link from the BVRT to theTheibine trail commencing at Kingaroy. All directions are well sign posted with the blue bicycle symbol and information.
Yarraman station
Railway ParadeThis is the head of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail - from here your can travel back down the old railway line towards Blackbutt; or travel north towards Nanango via the old Din Din Stock Route as part of the rail link from the BVRT to theTheibine trail commencing at Kingaroy. All directions are well sign posted with the blue bicycle symbol and information.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Drive a little slower on country roads
Drive a little slower on country roads - people underestimate two elements of the country.
- The wild life - animals are not trained to look both ways before crossing the road. There are numerous species which will wander aimlessly along and across the roads. Driving slower will allow time to avoid killing the animals.
- Narrow Bitumen and dirt roads - driving a little slower will allow you to carefully and timely drive to the side of the road when meeting oncoming cars and trucks. Be mindful with trucks - it is dangerous for them to get to far off the road as they can easily tip.