Name: Monto Visitor Information Centre
Accreditation: Fully accredited VIC
Address: 2 Newton Street, Monto QLD 4630
Phone: (07) 4166 5270
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Monto / North Burnett / Cania Gorge / Burnett Hinterland
What Area It Caters For
1. Monto Township (Primary Area)
- Heritage main street and murals
- Local cafés, shops and community precincts
- Monto Historical & Cultural Complex
- Orientation point for Cania Gorge and hinterland touring
2. Cania Gorge National Park (Major Coverage)
- Dripping Rock, Giant’s Chair and Dragon Cave walks
- Lake Cania (boating, fishing, kayaking)
- Sandstone cliffs, gorges and lookouts
- Nature‑based recreation and camping
3. Kalpowar & Many Peaks
- Rural hinterland communities
- Bushwalking, birdwatching and forest drives
- Access to Dawes National Park and rugged inland terrain
- Historic timber and mining heritage
4. Boyne Valley (Nagoorin, Ubobo, Builyan, Many Peaks)
- Scenic inland touring routes
- Heritage townships and community halls
- Lake Awoonga access routes
- Camping, 4WD touring and nature‑based activities
5. North Burnett Region (Extended Coverage)
- Eidsvold, Mundubbera, Gayndah and regional attractions
- Burnett River landscapes and agricultural districts
- Local museums, heritage sites and rural touring loops
6. Regional Touring Routes
- Burnett Highway (Monto – Biloela – Eidsvold)
- Inland nature‑based touring toward Cania Gorge and Kalpowar
- Boyne Valley touring loops
- Access to national parks including Cania Gorge, Kroombit Tops and Dawes
Services Provided
- Local and regional visitor information
- Maps, brochures and touring guides
- Cania Gorge and national park access advice
- Accommodation and activity referrals
- Event information and community updates
- Souvenirs and local products
- Guidance for inland, heritage and nature‑based touring routes
Summary
The Monto Visitor Information Centre is the accredited VIC for the northern North Burnett Region, supporting visitors exploring Monto, Cania Gorge, Kalpowar, Many Peaks, the Boyne Valley and the broader Burnett hinterland. It provides comprehensive visitor services, maps, national park guidance, heritage information and regional touring support.