DESTINATION: Monto

Regarded as the southern gateway to central Queensland, Monto is 515km from Brisbane and 250km inland from Bundaberg. The town is at the centre of a rich agricultural, dairying and cattle district.

Main Attractions

The History and Cultural Centre, in Flinders St, incorporates the Ostwald Rock Collection, and also a collection that traces local history.

Nearby attractions

Cania Gorge NP is located 25km NW of Monto. It contains many interesting rock formations, including The Leap, Dripping Rock, The Wool Bales, Castle Mountain and Mount Dowgo. Walking tracks lead through the subtropical vegetation to Cathedral and Dragon caves. Waruma Dam is popular for fishing, swimming, waterskiing and sailing; it is 50km south of Monto.

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Region: Bundaberg Coral Isles and Country

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Bundaberg, Coral Coast & Country, the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Expect a place of plenty with 17 sandy beaches, 140 kilometres of coastline, coral cays and warm hospitality. Bundaberg Coral Isles and Country is the heart of Queensland's sugar country and most southerly access point to the Great Barrier Reef. This region offers 14 national parks, coral islands Lady Musgrave and Lady Elliot and the State's most important turtle rookery at Mon Repos. more

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Three Moon Motel, 4 Flinders St, Ph: (07) 4166 1777

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