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Kirkleagh
Experience the scenic beauty of Lake Somerset and the surrounding mountains, the pleasant greenery and rural aspect of the Kirkleagh and Sandy Creek valleys or the rugged beauty of the extensive forests and national park areas in the north of the Shire.
Travel
Just over an hour from downtown Brisbane. Take the Bruce Highway (Highway 1) to Caboolture then take the D’Aguilar Highway (Highway 17) and travel west towards Kingaroy to Kirkleagh.
What to do
camp at Neurum Creek Bush Retreat, Sandy Creek Campin’ on Cedar Vale Road or Kirkleagh's Lake Somerset Holiday Park.
visit local wineries and sample some of the excellent wines being made.
take a scenic drive to Jimna and visit the picturesque Peach Trees Camping Ground. A must do for 4WD enthusiasts is Landcruiser Mountain Park, 22km north of Jimna.
fish, sail, water ski and canoe on Lake Somerset at Kirkleagh.
visit the popular Yowie Park for a picnic overlooking Greensill Lake with its weeping willows and host of waterbirds.
Where to stay
Kiah Rural Retreat B&B, 30 Greenhills Court, Kilcoy.
Milawa B&B, Mt Kilcoy Road, Kilcoy.
Gardens Motor Inn, Cnr Hope and Ether Sts, Kilcoy.
Hunting Lodge Estate B&B, 703 Mt Kilcoy Road, Kilcoy.
Kilcoy Farmstay, 3931 Esk Kilcoy Road, Kilcoy.
Kilcoy Motel, William Street, Kilcoy.
Lake Somerset Holiday Park, Esk-Kilcoy Road.
Neurum Creek Bush Retreat and Camping, 300 Rasmussen Road, Mt Archer.
Landcruiser Mountain Park, 669 Diaper Road, Jimna.
Where to eat and drink
Kilcoy Bakery, 18 William Street, Kilcoy.
Town Centre Eatery, 56 Mary Street, Kilcoy.
Exchange Hotel, 13 William Street, Kilcoy.
Kilcoy Snack Shack, Cnr William and Seib Streets, Kilcoy.
Stanley Hotel, 46 Mary Street, Kilcoy.
Kilcoy Chinese Bistro, 12c William Street, Kilcoy.
Coff & Co, 40 Hope Street, Kilcoy.
What to take home
pick up a bottle of wine or two from one of the many wineries in Kirkleagh
take a photo with the Kilcoy Yowie in Yowie Park
pick up a souvenir from the local Craft Market, open 9am to 4pm seven days a week, or the local shops
peruse the artists’ wares at the Kilcoy Courthouse and arrange for purchases of interesting pieces
Visit Kirkleagh today and enjoy Queenslands natural beauty.
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