Kingaroy, Peanut Capital of Australia and Service Town for the Tarong Power Stations and Coal Mine.
Kingaroy is located approximately 209 kilometres north-west of Brisbane, approximately 165 kilometres north of Toowoomba, and for the fun loving people, around a 2 1/2 hour drive to the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Ideally situated for those wishing for the quiet country life; but within easy reach of large cities.
Kingaroy district has a population of approx. 12,500 residents and takes in an area of 2,2422 square kilometres. The town of Kingaroy has a population of around 8,000 people.
Kingaroy is the largest town in the South Burnett and the regions’ commercial centre, servicing Tarong and Tarong North Power Stations, and the Tarong Coal Mine. It offers all services and also has great shopping facilities. Schools in the town area include 2 Private schools, 2 large State Primary and a State & Private High Schools. There is a large Private Hospital as well as a large Public Hospital.
Accommodation for tourists is readily available and varied, from local hotels, motels and caravan parks, along with many B & B and farmstays in the area. Enjoy our country hospitality, visit us, enjoy the Wine Trail driving a short distance to around 6 local wineries, eat at our range of restaurants and clubs.
Kingaroy has a thriving sporting, cultural and social life. We have 4 art galleries, craft outlets as well as well maintained parks. The town also has two lookouts which provide beautiful panoramic rural views across Kingaroy to the Bunya Mountains. The town also boasts it’s very own 18 hole Golf Club, Olympic size Swimming Pool, Bowling Club, Football Grounds, Show Grounds accomodating Pony Club and Dart Club, Cricket Club grounds, Ten Pin Bowling Alley, Squash Club and RSL. Other sporting activities include Boxing, Martial Arts, Croquet, Athletics, Running, Dancing, and a great Theatrical Society.
Annual events include the Wine and Food in The Park Festival held in March, the Kingaroy Show held in May, the Burrandowan Picnic Races also held each May, the Kingaroy Peanut Festival held each year in September, and finally the Chrismas Carnival.
Real Estate in Kingaroy and its’ surrounding area is also an attraction for those wanting a country change from their busy city lives.