About Killarney

Killarney is the scenic gem of the Eastern Southern Downs approximately 2.5 hours drive from Brisbane or the Gold Coast.

Killarney is one of the townships on the Cedar Route located 196 km south-west of Brisbane and 33 km south-east of Warwick.

A few kilometres south is the village of Legume on the NSW side of the border between Queensland and NSW.

Killarney is one of the small villages in the Local Government area of the Southern Downs Regional Council

The rolling foothills, deep secluded valleys and dramatic waterfalls provide picture postcard views that will stir your imagination when you visit Killarney.

The Killarney township is full of old world charm. The houses are mostly classic Queenslanders with the Killarney Co-op being a feature of our town. The Killarney Co-op was established 89 years ago and a large proportion of it's business today is the grain milling and supply section of the Produce and Rural Merchandise. Now it there is a large modern supermarket, hardware and electrical goods store plus garage and service station.

Things to do: Killarney offers the visitor a wide range of activities to enjoy no matter how long you stay. We recommend: enjoy spectacular scenery, bush walking, exploring the villages of the cedar route , cycling, Bird Watching, swimming, taking a tour, eating, golfing, flora & fauna discovery, camping, drop into the Killarney Historical Society and don't forget to relish the serenity!

Please use the menu to the left of the page to navigate through our Local Directory of Businesses, Clubs and services.

Killarney is an active community where people get fully involved in the many events and activities that you will see featured in the Events Calendar.

A misty morning on the Killarney Golf course