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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]
- Kingaroy Heritage Museum. The cornerstone of a heritage, arts and culture precinct at the heart of Kingaroy is a museum shining a light on the town’s early days.
- The Peanut Van. With an unassuming main location in front of a Holden dealership, The Peanut Van is a real Kingaroy success story, selling around 300 tonnes of peanuts a year.
- South Burnett Wine Region. Queensland isn’t as well known for wine as NSW and Victoria, but the high altitude and fertile, pH-appropriate soils around Kingaroy create the right conditions for growing varieties like Verdelho, Merlot, Semillon, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.
- Local Heritage. The Kingaroy Information, Art and Heritage Precinct, preserves a cluster of lovely old buildings and is also home to the Regional Art Gallery, which we’ll mention later.
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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…
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Things to do. Peanut tasting at the Peanut Van. Mount Wooroolin lookout. Star gazing at Kingaroy Astronomical Observatory. Kingaroy Heritage Museum. Wine and Food experience at various wineries, cellar doors and restaurants. Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery. Kingaroy Town Brochure.
Kingaroy is also known as the “Peanut Capital of Australia,” as peanuts are the main crop of the region. Table of Contents. Things To Do in Kingaroy, Queensland. Stroll in Apex Park and Lookout. Tour the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery. Visit the Kingaroy Visitor Information Centre. Check Out Nanango Country Market.
Itinerary. By Laura Walls. If farm-fresh produce, rolling countryside and picturesque B&Bs are your idea of the ultimate weekend, it’s time you put Kingaroy on your must-visit list. Less than three hours’ drive north west of Brisbane, this quirky country town is the perfect country getaway.
