What’s So Special? In the foothills of the Burnett Range, Kalpowar State Forest protects a mosaic of forests. Patches of dense rainforest with towering hoop pines remain between open eucalypt forests and hoop pine plantations. More than 150 plant species occur in the hoop pine rainforest which was first logged in 1918. Fireclay Road got… Read More »
The Bunyip Legend of Mulgildie
Tales of a creature lurking the depths of a watering hole in the Three Moon Creek system of Mulgildie have a long and ancient history. Many elders and old stockmen tell stories of bubbling water, disappearing cattle, frightening noises and eerie situations. Many claim the water hole has never been dry while indigenous stories tell us… Read More »
Glassford Chimneys and Mines
Glassford was a gold & copper mining township during the late 1800’s & early 1900’s located on Little Glassford Creek (also know as Coppermine Creek). There were originally two townships in the area. One at the mine & another about 4km down stream. The Top Township is where the chimneys and old mining equipment are… Read More »
Cania Gorge & National Park
Cania Gorge & National Park covers an area of over 3000 hectares, where visitors can take in the views of the most amazing coloured rock formations. Click here for a copy of the Queensland Governments travel road map. Bush walks Cania Gorge National Park has many signposted bush walking trails and numerous caves to investigate.… Read More »
Clark Bartlett – Reminiscence of an Early Pioneer
Article and images on Clark Bartlett supplied by Monto Historian Beryl Bleys. This article tells the story of the man who discovered most of the walks in Cania that we enjoy today, and who was instrumental in starting tourism in Cania Gorge. Cania Gold was discovered in 1870, but Clark didn’t come to Cania as… Read More »
While In Monto, Visit The Beautiful Betsy
(Dry Weather Only & High Clearance Vehicle Required) This is a full day 4WD self drive tour which will set you back in time. On the drive from Monto to the Beautiful Betsy area you will come across the Kroombit Tops Lookout. This is the only point where you will found amenities so it is… Read More »
