About Monto Township
Monto is located in the agricultural North Burnett approximately 2.5 hours from Bundaberg. Established almost 100 years ago in 1924, Monto was the first town in Queensland built utilising a town plan.
The surrounding villages of Abercorn, Bancroft, Kalpowar, Mulgildie and Mungungo are also rich in history, culture and natural beauty attracting families, grey nomads and those who are looking to escape the coastal rat race to a more serene lifestyle.
You can take an enjoyable walk along the Lister Street Art Walk. The artworks that are exhibited in this precinct were created by local artists. Caravan parking is available adjacent to the art walk and picnic tables with shelters are also located here. This area is an easy walk to the business area of town.
Legends of Three Moon
The Three Moon Country logo of our group comes from the Three Moons legends of which there are several versions.
Drover Legend
The version depicted on the water tanks at the town entrance tells the story of the drover who went to fill his billy can at the creek and the moon overhead was reflected in the creek and also his bucket. Thus naming the water course three moon creek.
Indigenous People Legend
Another story is that the early graziers relied on help from the local Aboriginal community to assist them on their station properties. As they had no concept of European time they were told to come back in “3 Moons”.
Chinaman Legend
Similar to the Dover Legend this version involves a travelling Chinaman who took water from the local creek to make his tea and saw the moon in the sky also reflected in the creek and in his tea.
Monto Magic and Tourism Action Group
Monto Magic and Tourism Action Group is an active group of community members working hard to ensure that locals and visitors alike enjoy spending their time in our community. We are actively working on a number of initiatives and ideas to enhance Monto and its surrounds.
MMTAG is in the process of documenting the history of Monto starting from the early days of settlement and finding gold at Cania, Monal and Many Peaks. The township of Monto was the first town in Queensland to be built to a town plan. This was in 1924. Because we have some lovely Art Deco and historical buildings, MMTAG is creating a history walk of Newton Street for tourists to visit at their leisure.
Further information about community can be obtained from our Attractions and Events pages, the North Burnett Regional Council website and Visitor Information Centre located on Lister Street.
Travellers in self contained RV vans are welcome to stay at our RV friendly Stopover situated in the old Railway complex at the bottom of the main street behind the Visitor Information Centre on Lister Street.
If you would like to carry a selection of brochures for the region please contact us or the admin office of Council in Monto 1300 696 272.
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