Kilcoy QLD

Kilcoy QLD claims to be the home of the mythical Yowie, Australia's equivalent of Bigfoot or the Yeti, which is said to live in the hills around Kilcoy. There is a large wooden statue of the creature in town. The last reported Yowie sighting in Kilcoy was in May 2007 by UQ student Daniel Raaen.

Scottish migrants opened up the area in the early 1840s and cleared land to run beef and dairy cattle. The first settler was Sir Evan Mackenzie, who named his landholding 'Kilcoy QLD' after his family estate in Scotland. Timber felling and milling was also important in the early development of Kilcoy QLD, which was founded in the 1890s.

The town itself was originally named 'Hopetown' or 'Hopetoun' but renamed 'Kilcoy' after mail for the town continuously became misplaced.

In 1842 on the outskirts of Kilcoy QLD Station owned by MacKenzie, 30-60 Native Aborigines of the Kabi Kabi (or gubi gubi) died from eating flour laced with strychnine or arsenic. The Mackenzies were admonished for this mass killing by attorney-General John Hubert Plunkett (1802 - 1869), who threatened prosecution if an official complaint was lodged. Up until the early 1990s Evan Mackenzie, the station owner, was a prime suspect but recent research suggests that he himself was probably not responsible for the massacre, since he was in Sydney at the time. Though MacKenzie's involvement was never verified, this incident was mentioned in a select committee in 1861 and repeated by W. Coote in 1867. The English overseer disappeared upon Mackenzie returning. Mackenzie organised the conspiracy of silence to protect the Englishman. This is one of many massacres that were perpetrated by the white settlers of the area. There is something for everyone in the Kilcoy Shire. Romantic Bed and Breakfast accommodation and wineries for couples, family camping fun by Lake Somerset, craft shops for the creative. 4WD courses and water sports for the adventure seekers and the infamous Yowie for lovers of all things curious.If getting away from it all and relaxing in the countryside is what you love, then you can't miss Kilcoy. Just over an hour's drive from downtown Brisbane Queensland (QLD),here you will find a landscape characterised by rolling hills, sprawling green pastures and shimmering blue lakes.

While the focus of industry in the surrounding area has changed over the years, the primary role of Council is still to assume responsibility for the good rule and government of the area. Whilst the shire has a small population in comparison to other shires in the south east corner of Queensland it does boast considerable natural beauty. Kilcoy is strategically located on the D'Aguilar Highway in close proximity to Brisbane, the Sunshine and Gold Coasts. Residents can enjoy a country lifestyle and still access and enjoy the attractions of the city and coastal areas.From the moment you arrive, you'll discover a rustic and rural aspect that is both engagingly rugged and beautiful. Extensive forests and national parks surround the township, and at its fringes lay the picturesque Mount Kilcoy and Sandy Creek Valleys. A must-do is the scenic drive to Jimna to visit the striking Peach Trees Camping Ground. Also popular is a visit to Yowie Park for a picnic amongst the weeping willows and water birds, overlooking the stunning Greensill Lake.

But it's not all about the views in Kilcoy - there are plenty of activities in the region as well. Fresh water fishing, sailing, waterskiing and canoeing are possible on nearby Lake Somerset. Local wineries are open for tastings, and Four Wheel Drive enthusiasts will revel in the challenging Landcruiser Mountain Park, 22 kilometres north of Jimna.

Come to Kilcoy to experience the typical 'faces and places' of South East Queensland Country. Experience the scenic beauty of Lake Somerset and the surrounding mountains, the pleasant greenery and rural aspect of the Mount Kilcoy and Sandy Creek Valleys or the rugged beauty of the extensive forests and national park areas in the north of the Shire.

If getting away from it all and relaxing in the countryside is what you love, then you can't miss Kilcoy QLD. Just over an hour's drive from downtown Brisbane, here you will find a landscape characterised by rolling hills, sprawling green pastures and shimmering blue lakes.

From the moment you arrive, you'll discover a rustic and rural aspect that is both engagingly rugged and beautiful. Extensive forests and national parks surround the township, and at its fringes lay the picturesque Mount Kilcoy and Sandy Creek Valleys. A must-do is the scenic drive to Jimna to visit the striking Peach Trees Camping Ground. Also popular is a visit to Yowie Park for a picnic amongst the weeping willows and water birds, overlooking the stunning Greensill Lake.

But it's not all about the views in Kilcoy - there are plenty of activities in the region as well. Fresh water fishing, sailing, waterskiing and canoeing are possible on nearby Lake Somerset. Local wineries are open for tastings, and Four Wheel Drive enthusiasts will revel in the challenging Landcruiser Mountain Park, 22 kilometres north of Jimna.