Nanango, which was first settled in 1847, is Queensland’s fourth oldest town. The town was established by prospectors. At one time 700 miners made the Seven Mile Diggings their home.
Traces of gold and gemstones can still be found in the old diggings.
Following the gold rush, timber became a major industry and
today agricultural production includes not only
peanuts but also olives, cattle, dairy, grain, and wine grapes. The
principal industries include coal mining and power generation.
There are many interesting things to do and see in and around Nanango including historic Ringsfield House and the
nearby Bunya Mountains. Nanango has an excellent Visitor
Information Centre
next to the Council Chambers.
For more about Nanango
SOME THINGS TO DO IN NANANGO SHIRE..
- Bunya Mountains National Park
- Coomba Falls
- East Nanango State Forest Park
- Emu Creek State Forest Park
- Maidenwell Observatory
- Ringsfield House
- Seven Mile Diggings
- Tarong Power Station
EVENTS IN NANANGO SHIRE
- Showgrounds Markets - First Saturday of each month
- Criterium Bike Race in February
- Nanango Show in April
- Nanango Arts Festival in June
- Nanango Country Music Muster in September
- Pioneer Festival in October
- Christmas Carnival in December