Welcome to the
North Burnett.
Naturally Beautiful.
Home to 6 main townships and more quaint villages, the North Burnett is full country character and charm. The mighty Burnett River winds through the region, providing life and leisure to our farmers, locals and visitors. The region is agriculturally diverse and grows citrus, grapes, blueberries, watermelons, pecans, peanuts, beef, pork, dairy and more! Incredible National Parks bring adventure and relaxation to its visitors, with majestic mountains, refreshing rock pools, sandstone gorges and cliffs and abundant wildlife.
Our Towns
There are 6 main towns in the North Burnett.
RM Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre
Eidsvold, North Burnett
The Centre is built in honour of the great Australian RM Williams and hosts displays, exhibitions, workshops, and more!
Water Sports and Recreation
Spoilt for choice, the North Burnett is home to rivers, weirs and dams that are great for fishing, water sports and recreation.
Visitor Information Centres
Get it from the locals!
Explore the North Burnett like a local. Call into our Visitor Information Centres and chat with a local about the region we call home.
History, Heritage and Culture
North Burnett History and Culture
Learn about the region’s diverse heritage of First Nations people, gold and copper mining, drovers and saleyards, farming, and way of life.
Bicentennial Trail
North Burnett section
Adventure and Outdoors
National Parks
From iconic sandstone cliffs, granite gorges, extinct volcanic craters, majestic mountain summits to peaceful rock pools, there is a National Park for all level of adventurer!
Eat North Burnett
Taste the North Burnett
Keep your eyes open for farm fresh produce stalls, cafes, pubs, bakeries and butchers all selling locally grown and produced food.
Art Trail
Silos, water towers, murals and more!
From painted cows, steel roses, water towers, grain silos and more, the Art Trail in the North Burnett has it all.
Scenic Drives
Self Drive Scenic Routes
Take the roads less traveled and explore the North Burnett by road.
Events
Events in the North Burnett
Festivals, Cattle Drives, markets, sports, workshops and more!
Market Trail
Local produce, handmade and artisan goods!
Accommodation
Hotels, motels, B&B’s, Farmstays, RV Stops, Caravan Parks.
Breathe in the clean country air, sleep under a starry sky and relax in North Burnett comfort.
Aerodromes
Fly in to the North Burnett
Be inspired.
Be inspired. Blogs on how to enjoy the North Burnett like a local!
For the love of Oranges!
Welcome to the juiciest event in Gayndah’s calendar – the Gayndah Orange Festival! More than 60 years in the making, the Gayndah Orange Festival honours the region’s citrus industry and celebrates all things zesty. Gayndah is well known for producing high quality...
Escape to the North Burnett this Easter
Easter is fast around the corner and there are plenty of options for the whole family to enjoy a long weekend getaway in the North Burnett this Easter! A hop, skip and jump from Bundaberg, the Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba or Brisbane – the North Burnett is a taste of the...
North Burnett Officially Has Best Landmark Sculpture in Australia
An innovative sculpture that forms the backdrop for a nightly son et lumière show in Eidsvold has won a national art tourism award. The Language of the Land sculpture, nominated by North Burnett Regional Council and designed by Illuminart, received the Gold Award for...