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Yarraman Caravan Park is a great base to use to see and do the many things that the area offers.

astro_sm.JPGMaidenwell Astronomical Observatory is the largest privately owned astronomical observatory in Queensland. The observatory is owned and run by professional astronomer, Jim Barclay. With over 50 years experience in the field, you are guaranteed of an informative and entertaining evening taking in the beauty of Maidenwell's dark night sky.
Approx. distance 34kms (30 mins)

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Coomba Falls located approximately        2 kms east of Maidenwell is a natural beauty spot featuring granite cliffs and a deep natural swimming hole. 
Approx. distance 34 kms (30 mins)

 

 

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The Palms National Park is a very small national park consisting of mixed palm vine forest and subtropical rainforest. A special feature of the park are the piccabeen palms and grey headed flying foxes found roosting in the summer months.
Approx. distance 20 kms (20 mins) 

 

 

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The Bunya Mountains National Park is the western most rainforest national park in South East Queensland. It consists of 11,700 hectares and rises 600 metres above the surrounding plains. It is famous for the distinctive dome shaped bunya trees.

 

 

 

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Muntapa tunnel is Queensland's longest straight railway tunnel at 287 metres. The disused tunnel is now home to a colony of bent winged bats. The tunnel is closed for a few months during winter to protect the bats during their breeding season, however tourists can walk through during the summer months. The tunnel was opened in 1913 and was closed in 1964.
Approx. distance 40 kms (40 mins)



Motocross Mountain

MotoCross Mountain offers motocross and SuperX tracks as well as a track for children and a 22km cross country track with challenging hill climbs.
Approx. distance 25 kms (25 mins)

 






South Burnett Wineries
The park is a great base to explore the wineries of the South Burnett, most of which are within an hour or so drive from the park.
Rimfire Winery set in picturesque scenery near the small town of Maclagan offers tastings and cellar door sales.
Approx. distance 45 kms (45 mins)








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The Seven Mile Diggings out of Nanango offers the amateur prospector the chance to take a little gold back with them from their holidays. The fields originally worked back in the late 1800's still provide alluvial gold to the patient prospector.
Approx. distance 30 kms (30 mins)

 
Tour the South Burnett
The Park is the perfect base to discover the sights, tastes, the history and natural beauty of the South Burnett, all within easy reach of Yarraman. Discover more of what the South Burnett has to offer by clicking below.


South Burnett Wineries
Take advantage of the many wineries to be found in the South Burnett. Most are within an hour or so drive from the Park. Click below to find out more about the South Burnett wine industry.

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