Biggenden Shire
Biggenden Shire Fact Sheet ( Adobe Acrobat - 486.92KB )Gateway to Paradise
Craggy blue ranges announce your arrival at Biggenden - a place rich in the agricultural and pastoral industries of beef, grain, peanuts, dairying, piggeries, citrus, vineyards and timber. The town sits in a wide valley fringed by mountains and its quiet and relaxed feel is a real contrast to the coast. The Biggenden Historical Museum offers a glimpse into the area's timber and cattle past and gives an insight into the harsh conditions endured by the early pioneers. A range of annual events could coincide with your next visit, like the Big Sky Fly-In in April and the Auto Spectacular in August, just to name a few.
Craggy blue ranges announce your arrival at Biggenden - a place rich in the agricultural and pastoral industries of beef, grain, peanuts, dairying, piggeries, citrus, vineyards and timber. The town sits in a wide valley fringed by mountains and its quiet and relaxed feel is a real contrast to the coast. The Biggenden Historical Museum offers a glimpse into the area's timber and cattle past and gives an insight into the harsh conditions endured by the early pioneers. A range of annual events could coincide with your next visit, like the Big Sky Fly-In in April and the Auto Spectacular in August, just to name a few.
The dominant features of the entire area are the dramatic landscapes of Mount Walsh National Park. Rising majestically over the region, the national park and adjoining state forest offer a variety of experiences - from challenging wilderness hiking and camping to relaxing picnic areas just a step from your car. For avid bushwalkers the ascent to the summit of Mt Walsh allows you to forget the crowds and experience the feeling of true isolation with stunning panoramas of the surrounding countryside taking in hundreds of square kilometres. After rain, shallow rock pools and temporary waterfalls streaking the cliffs present a matchless beauty. Coongarra Rock is a volcanic plug found on the mountain's western side. Hoop Pines emerge from the lush forest on the peak’s flank, and inland views from the summit are worth the steep climb. A private campground is located here and also more comfortable accommodation in a host farm.
A fossicking area is located at Rocky Creek on the road to Ban Ban Springs. The old Magnetite Mine dumped tailing there, and quartz crystals, pyrite and garnets are sometimes still found in the area. Mt Woowoonga, located just north of Biggenden, is a scenic forestry reserve with a picnic ground at the base of the peak and features a trail head for keen bushwalkers to climb the peak. Nearby, the Chowey Bridge, built in 1905 is a real find. One of only two concrete railway bridges of it's kind, the impressive span leaps over a small rocky cascade on Deep Creek where its design is reflected in the water below and makes for the perfect picnic spot. Coalstoun Lakes National Park, just west of Biggenden is actually Queensland's smallest ? incorporating twin cinder cones that on rare occasions actually fill with water.
As well as the host farm and national park camping, accommodation options in and around Biggenden include a bed & breakfast farm stay, caravan park and the local pub.
Shire Contact Details:
Biggenden Shire Council
Edward Street,
PO Box 2
BIGGENDEN QLD 4621
Phone: (07) 4127 1177
Fax: (07) 4127 1590
Mayor: Cr Betty Johnson
CEO: Ms Karen Aspinall
Email: bigshire@burnett.net.au
Website: www.biggenden.qld.gov.au
