Upcoming Events

January 2025

January 26, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thangool Race Meet (Australia Day) – Save the Date

Thangool Racecourse Meissners Road, Thangool, Qld, Australia

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As it gets hotter, let’s talk about the coolest attraction in town: the Biloela Aquatic Centre!

Located on Rainbow Street, Biloela, the centre has:
🏊‍♂️ 25M & 50M outdoor heated pools
☀️ Toddler/kids pool
🐳 Learn to swim lessons
👶 Free babies program (up to 8 months of age)

Whether you want to do laps to stay fit, learn to swim or just relax in the water, head on down to the aquatic centre!

A lifeguard is always on duty, and snacks and drinks are available to purchase from the kiosk.

Please contact the Biloela Aquatic Centre for opening hours and entry prices.

The northern most town in the Banana Shire, Dululu is a junction point that divides the two southern arterials, the Burnett Highway (A3) to the east and the Leichhardt Highway (A5) to the west.

Both highways reveal untold adventures, and this rural village is the start of them all - a launching pad to the shire, and perfect place to stop, rest and make your touring plans.

At the rest area in Dululu, a plaque bearing the names of early settlers is mounted on a hexagonal shaped rock like those found at Mount Scoria near Thangool.

Discover the towns of the Banana Shire, and visit https://sandstonewonders.com/towns/

🎉Biloela is the place to on coming King's Birthday long weekend, and you're invited!

Celebrating the centenary of Biloela and it's rich heritage, join us for the Biloela100 long weekend 4 - 6 October 2024. Activities include -

🎨 Brigalow Arts Festival official opening night and presentations,
🌴 Local Markets at Melton Park including time capsule dedication,
🚌 Heritage tours at Kilburnie Homestead and Banana Shire Historical Society Inc's Greycliffe Homestead (buses available),
🖤 Black-Tie Ball at the Biloela Civic Centre - including live entertainment and licensed bar,
👪 Family Fun Day and book launch at Queensland Heritage Park - featuring a poet's breakfast, grand parade, free amusement rides, activities for the kids, live entertainment and the cutting of the 100-year birthday cake!

Find out more - https://www.banana.qld.gov.au/news/article/533/biloela100-gala-weekend-celebrating-a-century-october-4th-6th-2024

Discover Moura's vibrant art murals, a must see for those who appreciate creative expression.

1. Moura Water Tower mural - painted by renowned artists LEAN and The Zookeeper, located on the Dawson Highway near Gillespie Street.

2. Australia Post mural - featuring a pretty lorikeet and callistemon, Banana Shire's floral emblem located on the Dawson Highway.

3. Apex Park mural - showcasing a fresh water catch of Saratoga - on the banks of the Dawson River.

Learn more and download our Visitor Guide here - www.sandstonewonders.com.au

Experience Outback Queensland, Australia

🌠 Meet Polly, Queen of Baralaba and one of our Storytowns superstars.

Hear her singing a little tune and meet the other stars of the towns and surrounds of Banana Shire's Sandstone Wonders!

DOWNLOAD the FREE Storytowns podcast app.
🔵From your phone go to the Apple or Play store and search for Storytowns.
🔵Install the App on your phone.
🔵Open the Storytowns App making sure you select GPS AutoPlay and View all podcasts.
🔵Check out the All-podcasts map and select the Banana Shire (located in Central Queensland).
🔵Start your tour of the Banana Shire's Sandstone Wonders!

Find out more about our towns here 👉 https://sandstonewonders.com/towns/