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Kingaroy ( / kɪŋəˈrɔɪ /) [2] is a rural town and locality in the South Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia. [3] [4] The town is situated on the junction of the D'Aguilar and the Bunya Highways, 218 kilometres (135 mi) north-west of the state capital Brisbane [5] and 141 kilometres (88 mi) south west of Gympie. [6]
Less than three hour drive northwest of Brisbane, this quirky country town is the perfect country getaway. As an added perk, it’s the ideal base from which to explore the vineyards, cellar doors and farm shops of the South Burnett wine region. Here’s your guide to the top ten things to do on a weekend in Kingaroy.
Surrounded by low rolling hills and farmlands, Kingaroy is emerging as one of Australia’s new boutique wine regions. Also known as the ‘Peanut Capital’, Kingaroy hosts Australia’s largest peanut processing plant in the city centre. Peanut silos dominate the town’s skyline and roadside stalls sell…
Surrounded by picturesque farmlands and low rolling hills, Kingaroy is the central town for the diverse and beautiful region. Well serviced by numerous large retail chains, and many services that you would expect to find in larger towns, Kingaroy offers a variety of accommodation from modern motels, cabins and caravan parks to cosy Bed and Breakfasts, self-contained retreats, vineyard cottages and farm stays.
KINGAROY. Kingaroy; home of Sir Joh and Lady Flo Bjelke Petersen, peanuts, wine and food! The name comes from the Wakka Wakka aboriginal word Kingaroori which means ‘Red Ant’ and if you look closely, you will find this unique species of ant around the area. The rich red volcanic soils are also memorable and have enabled this farming ...
Kingaroy is located at the junction of the D'Aguilar and Bunya Highways approximately 209 kilometres north-west of Brisbane. It's a terminus of the D'Aguilar Highway and can be reached by following: the D'Aguilar Highway from Caboolture. the Brisbane Valley Highway through Esk. the New England Highway via Yarraman.
Kingaroy, town, southeastern Queensland, Australia, in the South Burnett area. It originated in 1886 as Kingaroy Paddock, deriving its name from the Aboriginal term kingerroy, meaning “red ant,” and was proclaimed a shire in 1912. The area’s rich, red soils yield an important peanut (groundnut)
