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Kilcoy | Queensland

This small town, 95km NW of Brisbane, is a good base for a variety of daytrips to cities and towns located within a 2hr drive, including Brisbane, Toowoomba, Kingaroy and Caloundra.

Main Attractions

The hills surrounding this town are reputed to be the home of the legendary Yowie; the Australian version of North America's Bigfoot. Over 3000 sightings of the half-man-half-beast were recorded 1975-1979. A statue, based on the descriptions of those who claim to have seen the beast, stands in Yowie Park on Hope St. The Craft Cottage, located in Yowie Park, is home to a variety of crafts.

Nearby attractions

Peachester SF, just north of Kilcoy, offers natural fresh-water swimming holes and bushwalking tracks. Lake Somerset, also close to the town, is well stocked with perch and bass, and is a popular fishing, waterskiing and sailing venue. Boat ramps, fish cleaning facilities, camping and picnic areas line its western shore. Follow the Kilcoy Shire Wine Trail and sample the fruits of the vine along the way.

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Copyright 2007, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. cmsadmin. (2005, May 20). Kilcoy. Retrieved May 23, 2013, from Plan Book Travel Australia Web site: http://www.planbooktravel.com.au/australia/qld/kilcoy. This work is licensed under a Universal Publishers.

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accommodation

6.0 km Kilcoy Farmstay
7.9 km Lake Somerset Holiday Park
9.8 km Somerset Views
17.3 km Somerset dam
17.4 km Perko's Place
17.4 km Cedar Lodge
17.4 km Somerhouse
17.5 km Primrose House
17.6 km Bellthorpe Cabin
20.1 km Bellthorpe Stays
20.3 km Bellthorpe Cottage
21.2 km The Hollow Log Country Retreat
22.8 km Crystal Waters Eco Caravan Park
27.8 km Lyola Pavilions in the Forest
29.1 km Maleny Country Cottages
29.7 km Brockhurst Cabins Farmstay and Retreat
32.4 km Cambroon Caravan Park
33.3 km Braeside Bed and Breakfast
33.5 km The Hollow Log Country Retreat
33.7 km Uluramaya Retreat Cabins
34.3 km Arley Farm, The Old Dairy
34.4 km Maleny Hideaway
34.9 km Spicy Oasis
35.2 km Mango Hill Farm

attractions

17.6 km Somerset Dam
19.3 km Somerset Trail
19.9 km Mount Mee Forest Reserve
20.8 km Conondale Great Walk
20.8 km Conondale National Park
25.3 km Bellthorpe National Park
31.1 km Jimna State Forest
32.0 km Ocean View Estates Winery and Restaurant
32.4 km Mount Allan Trail
34.0 km Maleny Botanic Gardens

events

22.0 km The Stampede
23.9 km Skydive Ramblers Post Equinox Boogie - Skydiving and Music Festival
34.8 km Sunshine Coast Antique and Collectables Club Incorporated

information

33.7 km Esk Visitor Information Centre

tours

23.9 km Ramblers Parachute Centre, Toogoolawah

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The Craft Cottage, Yowie Park, Hope St, Ph: (07) 5497 1888

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