Rawbelle Living

Rawbelle Living is a curated lifestyle brand celebrating considered living in rural Queensland. It encompasses unique stays, on farm experiences, elopements and thoughtfully sourced vintage and artisanal goods in our concept store. Rawbelle Living is more than a brand – it’s an invitation to share our way of life. We open our home, our style […]

BIG4 Cania Gorge Holiday Park

Cania Gorge is one of Queensland’s hidden secrets. It’s an ancient place created over 200 million years by natural weather events. What’s left now are towering cliffs, caves, sheltered gorges and ancient Aboriginal art in the Cania Gorge National Park. This natural wonderland is home to more than 150 plant species, and 90 bird species […]

The Rex Monto

Proudly located in the central area in the main shopping street of Monto, The Rex Theatre exudes character and charm. The art deco theatre and shops were built prior to 1930 by owner Hans Apel. Raw handcrafted bricks make the walls of the expansive hall, sand for which was excavated by hand from the Three […]

Three Moon Silos

This wonderful silo depicts Joel Fergie’s and Travis Vinson’s version of the legend of the naming of the Three Moon. It depicts an aboriginal elder sharing dreamtime stories and of times gone by with his granddaughter. It tells the story of the legends of the naming of Three Moon. Which includes a swagman, Aboriginal stockman […]

Mulgildie

Mulgildie is a rural village in the Upper Burnett district, 120 kilometres west of Bundaberg city and 10 kilometres south of Monto. Mulgildie has a very active hotel, a grocer, a primary school and a sawmill. The legend of the Mulgildie bunyip has lived long in Australian history. Elders and long-time cattlemen have told of […]

Monto Visitor Information Centre

Monto Visitor Information Centre is located at the entrance to the business district and RV Park. Although unmanned, it is open 7 days a week during daylight hours. The Centre has a vast display of information and photos about the local area, North Burnett Region and beyond. However, if travellers are after some local advice […]

Monto

Monto lies 200 kilometres west of Bundaberg city and is home to a wide variety of both historic, cultural and artistic experiences in the North Burnett. First settled in 1924 as a result of goldfields of Cania and Monal the township’s first buildings were built around 1926. Lister Street Parkland provides a perfect spot for […]

Monto Races

Come and visit Monto in the North Burnett Wide Bay area – the gateway to Cania Gorge. Just a couple hours from Gladstone and Bundaberg, at the head of the Burnett River. 5 local races Bookmakers on site. Feature Fashion categories

Merv and Evas

This original art deco bungalow will transport guests back in time. A time of decadence and class. A surprise package in the rural town of Monto. Let the ornate ceilings and eclectic furniture capture your heart. A beautiful place to rest. Merv and Eva were Monto icons, they made this their forever home. Merv, a […]

Lake Cania

Lake Cania is situated north of the Cania Gorge National Park about 11 kilometres from the Cania Gorge Picnic Area. The lake sits on the banks of Three Moon Creek which is a tributary of the Burnett River. The lake has a capacity of 88,500 megalitres and is constructed from earth and rockfill that reach […]

Cania Gorge National Park

Cania Gorge National Park preserves a valuable remnant of the Brigalow Belt country. Along with plant communities including brigalow forest, eucalypt woodland, cypress pine woodland, dry rainforest and grassland, you’ll discover the sandstone landscapes of cliffs and fern-covered pools, where you might just spot a grazing rock wallaby, sunbathing rainbow skink, a hunting lace monitor, […]

Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail

Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail is managed by a NFP incorporated association aiming to develop and maintain a rail trail along the disused rail corridor from Taragoola (near Gladstone, Central Queensland), through the Boyne Valley, on to Monto, Eidsvold, Mundubbera and south through Gayndah. The corridor is an inland link between Gladstone and Gayndah, which […]