Biggenden rests in a dramatic landscape below the rugged cliffs of Mount Walsh on the Isis Highway 339 kilometres north of Brisbane and just over one hours drive from the coastal regions of Bundaberg.
Settled originally as a service town to the gold fields of Paradise and Shamrock in the 1880s, Biggenden is now famous for it’s history and life on the land.
There are a range of facilities and services available with a diverse variety of natural and adventurous experiences to be had. Among the must do’s for Biggenden are a visit to the museum, Beirs’ Park which hosts a public art work dedicated to past industries of the region, Chowey Bridge, Coongarra Rock and Falls for four wheel driving enthusiasts and the beautiful Waterfall Creek Rock Pools at Utopia.
Roll out a picnic in the local parks – Beiers Park is classic Biggenden greenspace with shady gardens, public toilets and picnic tables and the Pioneers Walk and Hall of Fame telling a slice of local history; Lions Park on Caroline Street, with a public toilet and playground; or Apex Park near the swimming pool on Victoria Street with public toilets and picnic area near a small skate park.
