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Moonie

Moonie, the oil capital of Queensland is a tiny settlement on the intersection of the Leichhardt and Moonie Highways in the Western Downs.

Stopover at Moonie Crossroads for a coldie and enjoy brilliant murals depicting the town’s history or plan your visit in November to catch the Moonie Yabbie Races, a highlight of the year.

Local Guides

Everything you need to know about the painted silo mural trail

Our region is packed with artwork to explore outdoors – from the side of buildings in our town’s main streets to water tanks and disused silos and water towers standing over 30-metres-tall.

Your ultimate guide to creating moments that matter in Southern Queensland Country

There are no secret ingredients to making memories – they’re the special moments spent with family and friends, linked together to create the pictures and stories we treasure most.

7 ways to cool off in Southern Queensland Country

Thanks to our region’s diverse landscape – from national parks and ancient rainforests to naturally occurring lakes and dams – there’s plenty of ways to keep cool in nature in Southern Queensland Country.

Everything you need to know about the Western Downs

The Western Downs is not only vast by land size but also its visitor offering with nature, adventure, heritage, history, art and culture is a plenty.

8 best places to 4WD and stay the night in Southern Queensland Country

With hundreds of thousands of kilometres of rugged trails to uncover, campsites to pitch the tent along the way, and an endless list of activities provided by our popular parks – there’s no shortage of offroad adventures in our country.

Your Guide to Mountain Biking at the Bunya Mountains

It’s time to kick up some dirt and pay a visit to the Bunya Mountains – Mountain Bike Trails. Opened in July 2023, this new adventure park is primed and ready to be explored.

Everything you need to know about the South Burnett Rail Trails

Whether you like long walks exploring the countryside, pedalling your way along off-road tracks or trotting on horseback – we’ve got three rail trails you need to know about in the South Burnett region.

Must Do: Waterfalls & waterholes

Venture into Southern Queensland Country’s national parks and natural places to find waterfalls, natural pools, lagoons, lakes and rivers – the perfect places to relax and rejuvenate body and soul.

Best picnic spots in Southern Queensland Country

Get amongst nature and take al fresco dining to new levels at one of these picnic spots in Southern Queensland Country.

Stargazing in Southern Queensland Country: Our Best Dark Sky Experiences

If you’re looking for something a little out of the ordinary for your next adventure, it might be time to swap the sand for stars, and book in one of Southern Queensland Country’s best dark sky experiences.

Events near Moonie

2 - 6 October 2025

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Local Guides

Everything you need to know about the painted silo mural trail

Your ultimate guide to creating moments that matter in Southern Queensland Country

7 ways to cool off in Southern Queensland Country

Everything you need to know about the Western Downs

8 best places to 4WD and stay the night in Southern Queensland Country

Your Guide to Mountain Biking at the Bunya Mountains

Everything you need to know about the South Burnett Rail Trails

Must Do: Waterfalls & waterholes

Best picnic spots in Southern Queensland Country

Stargazing in Southern Queensland Country: Our Best Dark Sky Experiences

Events near Moonie

Big Skies Festival

Chinchilla Melon Festival

Words Out West

Miles Back to the Bush Festival

Dalby Australian Stock Horse Sale and Campdraft Incentives

Dalby's DeLIGHTful Country Festival

Christmas Light Ride

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