Things to Do While Visiting Killarney

Killarney has a full range of local activities. This includes a wide range of activities centred around the Killarney Recreation Centre which includes a 9 hole golf course that welcomes visitors.

An essential tool for all visitors is the "Guide to the Cambanoora Gorge".

To purchase a copy send $7.50 (including postage) to Killarney Area Promotion Association Inc., C/O Killarney Post Office, Qld, 4373

Activities Include:

• Active Adventure
• Caravan and Camping
• Fishing
• National Park
• Nature based;
• Off road;
• Rural/Country
• Soft Adventure
• Horseriding
• Off Road Driving

Recommended Activities

Bird watching: If you are a keen ornithologist you will no doubt be familiar with our region due to the large variety of birds to be spotted. If you are visting or just passing through Killarney make sure you bring your binoculars and camerato go bird watching early morning or late afternoon. Stop at Queen Mary falls and you will have a good chance of seeing the bower of the satin bower bird. It is estimated there are over 170 bird species, many of which are rare and threatened.

Bush walking: Take an easy but memorable two kilometre stroll through the bush to see the horseshoe-shaped Queen Mary Falls, where Spring Creek spills 40 metres down an escarpment to join the Condamine. Look closely and you might see platypuses, red spiny crayfish and pademelons as well as 100 different bird species including lyrebirds, rufous fantails and superb blue wrens.

Camping: Whether you're pitching a tent, or parking a caravan or motor-home, caravanning and camping are great ways to experience Killarney. You can stay at the Killarney Caravan site or at the Killarney Falls Caravan Park.

Driving: There is so much to see at Killarney and surrounds. You can take a drive around to some of the local towns such as Tannymorel or Yangan, then drive on to see the spectacular views of Cunningham Gap. Remember to bring your binoculars and camera.

Flora: There is a wide range of native Flora in our region. Take the time to stop and smell the wild flowers while you enjoy your stay in our scenic area.

Fauna: If you are camping overnight in this beautiful area you will have a good chance of seeing the rare Spotted Tail Quoll. If you can spend a quiet evening on the banks of the Condamine River you may be lucky enough to see a platypus. While not as numerous as birds, there are many resident mammals in our region, including the echidna, platypus, spotted-tailed quoll, red-necked pademelon, red-legged pademelon, bandicoots and numerous species of possums, gliders and flying-foxes.

Sightseeing: This is the scenic gem of the Queensland Southern Darling Downs. To the east of Killarney the Border Ranges will treat you to a whole host of mountainous views. A magnificent part of the Great Dividing Range formed millions of years ago, when the second largest shield volcano in the world exploded to form the Mt Warning caldera. Enjoy the rugged cliff lines to the east of Killarney at sunset. Experience the coolness of a multitude of spectacular waterfalls on a hot summers afternoon.

Swimming: As well as our local swimming pool in the main street of Killarney you can enjoy a swim in the cool waters of the Condamine River.

Historic/Heritage: Killarney was the first settlement on the Darling Downs, by the Leslie Brothers in 1840. You can visit the Killarney Heritage Centre (located at the RSL Hall in Acacia Street) on weekends which specialises in researching local family history. It has a grand collection of local historical photos, articles and small artefacts.

Walking: Take a relaxing stroll through the streets of the villages of our region and you will be greeted by friendly waves. These include Killarney, Tannymorel, Yangan, Emu Vale and Legume.