Heritage Centre

Killarney Heritage Centre

The Killarney and District Historical Society is located in the old Commercial Bank building at 11 Willow Street.

Here you will find records of the early settlers, loggers, agricultural and family histories, records of early meetings of the various associations, and artefacts, books, photographs. More recent historical events such as the storm that almost destroyed the town in 1968 are also documented here.

Opening Hours
10am to 2pm Saturday and Sunday.

Admission Adults $5 and children free.

The Killarney and District Historical Society is run by volunteers who may, by appointment, open the centre at other times with notice.

Carrs Lookout

Carrs Lookout

Carr’s Lookout is located on Spring Creek Road, approximately 8km north east of Queen Mary Falls. Stop a moment to take in the stunning view from Carr’s Lookout – there is an easily accessible carpark available near the lookout.

Plaque tells the story “The Lincoln Wreck” and maps show major landmarks of your view.

Queen Mary Falls

Take a leisurely stroll through changing forests from the top of the falls down to the base of spectacular Queen Mary Falls. From the picnic area head along a fragrant eucalypt-topped ridge line to the cool, lush, rain forested gorge. At feeding time see the King Parrots and other colourful rainforest birds come down in their numbers to the Kiosk. Check out Fire Fly season.

 

Daggs Falls

Daggs Falls is another beautiful spot on Spring Creek where the water plunges over a considerable drop. The falls are located east of Killarney, with the creek descending from the McPherson Range, just north of the Queensland/New South Wales border. It can be viewed from platform just off Spring Creek Road.

Killarney View Cabins and Caravan Park

Killarney View Cabins and Caravan Park

Camping

  • Camping in our large grassed camping area
  • Large caravan sites with or without slabs

Cabins

  • Luxury one bedroom cabins
  • Spacious 2 bedroom cabins for family’s or couples travelling together
  • new 2 bedroom cottage which can sleep up to 6 people.
  • New pet friendly cabin.

Extras

  • Camp kitchen with pot belly stove
  • BBQ/camp fires
  • Wireless Internet
  • Dog Friendly
  • Good TV reception
  • Top Tourist Park
  • Seniors Discount
  • Walking distance to town centre

Arborlee Rainforest Retreat

is an affordable rainforest sanctuary situated high in the Border Ranges overlooking the Condamine River Gorge. It is 2.5 to 3 hours drive from Brisbane. The drive covers some very scenic country. The closest town is Killarney 25mins and Warwick 40mins. The small settlement of Mt. Colliery is 7 kilometres down the mountain.

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Special Features:

The special features of Arborlee are birds, frogs, plants, fungi and other wildlife of the rainforest setting, the peaceful atmosphere, retreat context without other tourists, guided walks and scenic views. The setting is perfect for the bird watcher, amateur botanist, artist and photographer. We share this sanctuary with Australia’s rare Albert’s Lyrebird and many other uncommon birds. See the Bird, Frog and Plant lists.

Guest Unit:

The Guest Unit opens through French doors onto a verandah and views to the rainforest. The unit is self contained with two burner gas stove, bar frig, sink, cooking utensils, ensuite, a king bed or two long singles, linen and blankets provided and made ready for your first night. The phone is available.

We will usually be at home on the other side of the house and are available as needed. We will offer you space and privacy or you are welcome to join us for drinks on the verandah. Guided walks can be arranged around the property.

We are familiar with the local and district sites and drives and are only to happy to help you plan your visit to the area. Pets are not allowed at Arborlee.

Climate:

Summer 20deg – 28deg (cooler than surrounding area). Winter 0deg –20 deg. We occasionally get a light frost but the days are warm. When wet we often become surrounded by mist. It is definitely cooler than Brisbane and jumpers and coats need to be thrown in even in summer.

History:

With retirement around the corner we bought 42 ha of rainforest. We have now protected this area under a Nature Refuge Conservation Agreement. The house is built on a terrace, an area that was partly cleared prior to our buying the land. The area was used for timber getting since late 19th century and snigging tracks, wire rope and large old stumps are some of the remaining signs of this.

 

 

Killarney Sundown Motel & Tourist Park

 

Located just off the main road of Killarney in Pine Street, situated near to the show, polocross, rodeo and recreation grounds, the Killarney Sundown Motel and Caravan Park is the place to stop and relax. New owners Claire Kissane and Calum Goodman are committed to providing guests with clean, comfortable and affordable accommodation.

The Sundown Motel offers fully self-contained accommodation units that can accommodate up to 5 people and a cabin that accommodates 2 people.

The Caravan Park has powered and unpowered sites with clean amenities. Guests have the opportunity to use facilities like the Camp Kitchen with Wood Oven and Barbecue and outside is an open fire-pit which is perfect for group get together’s. The Caravan Park has a laundry and is pet friendly (conditions apply). It is the perfect location to stop for the night after visiting the spectacular Queen Mary Falls.

The Killarney Sundown Motel & Caravan park is only a five minute walk away from shops, cafes and a pub. There is also an easy to use dump site.

 

Killarney Sundown Motel Caravan Park video

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