Located in the heart of the South-Burnett region, Murgon is a thriving country town with a friendly community that will welcome any and all that visit. Murgon is in a prime location; being just two hours away from both the city and the sea, you’re in the heart of the countryside with spectacular landscapes situated all around you.
With a warm climate, long sunny days, and clear star-filled nights, Murgon is certainly a countryside paradise. Enjoy the ambience of a true Queensland country town, while still having easy access to Brisbane in the south.
When you get to Murgon, be sure to allow time to collect your Hertz rental car from our Murgon Downtown offices. Then, you’re free to have a wonderful Queensland countryside holiday.
Explore Murgon in your Rental Car
There’s plenty to see and do while residing in Murgon.
Famed for its diverse farming opportunities, Murgon is a great place to taste local produce. With plenty of different crops coming into harvest each year, make sure to try out the olives, grapes, and dairy products, and try out the local wines, too. In fact, one of the favourite ways to spend a day in Murgon is to have a long lunch at a local winery; graze on one of the platters, filled with fresh and local produce, before sampling a glass of wine or two. Some of the wineries to visit include Dusty Hill Vineyard, Clovely Estate, and Barambah Wines. Of course, make sure to try out these local wineries safely, and always have a designated driver to take you from place to place.
Another fantastic way to spend the day is to visit the Queensland Dairy and Heritage Museum. Here, you’ll learn all about the rich agricultural heritage of the area, and the importance that dairy has had to the local community. Set out as a village-style complex, you’ll be able to immerse yourself in history, and learn how life was as an early settler in Queensland.
Of course, no Australian town would be complete without some fantastic cafes to spend a morning at. Our highlight would be The Coffee Bar 4605, with fresh food and delicious coffee, it’s a great way to start the day and enjoy the morning.
Discover the Rail Trail in South Burnett
South Burnett is actually home to Australia’s longest rail trail, which you can drive along while you’re staying in the region. It’s called the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, and spans 161 kilometres in total across beautiful Queensland countryside.
However, Murgon is also part of another fantastic rail trail, the Kilkivan to Kingaroy rail trail. Spanning 89-kilometres in total, this rail trail will take you through some excellent sights, including Barambah Creek, the Kingaroy wine region, and stunning views all around. You can easily do part of this rail-trail while staying in Murgon - and be back in time for an excellent dinner in town!
Murgon is the perfect countryside town. With plenty to see and do, including tasting all of the fresh local produce, it’s an exciting way to spend a long weekend. With road trips aplenty, you’ll never run out of things to do while staying in Murgon.
