Name: Mount Perry Tourist Information Centre
Accreditation: Non‑accredited
Address: Mount Perry Museum, Heusman Street, Mount Perry QLD 4671
Phone: (07) 4156 3191
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (museum hours vary seasonally)
Type: Tourist information point (informal)
Region: Mount Perry / North Burnett / Burnett Range / Mingo Crossing
What Area It Caters For
1. Mount Perry Township (Primary Area)
- Heritage main street and historic buildings
- Mount Perry Museum and cultural displays
- Local cafés, shops and community precincts
- Orientation point for mountain drives and heritage touring
2. Mount Perry Summit & Burnett Range
- Scenic drives through the Burnett Range
- Mount Perry Summit lookout and walking access
- Nature‑based recreation, photography and birdwatching
- Rural landscapes and mountain touring routes
3. Mingo Crossing & Burnett River Corridor
- Mingo Crossing Recreation Area (camping, boating, fishing)
- Burnett River access points
- Water‑based recreation and family‑friendly facilities
- Gateway to inland touring toward Gayndah and Mundubbera
4. Boolboonda Tunnel & Surrounds
- Historic railway tunnel (longest unsupported tunnel in Australia)
- Bushwalking, photography and heritage exploration
- Access to rural roads linking Mount Perry and Gin Gin
5. Gin Gin & Western Hinterland (Extended Coverage)
- Gin Gin township services and highway access
- Rural communities between Gin Gin and Mount Perry
- Scenic drives toward Wallaville, Walla and Goodnight Scrub
6. Regional Touring Routes
- Burnett Highway (Monto – Eidsvold – Gayndah)
- Inland heritage touring loops
- Access to national parks including Mount Walsh and Goodnight Scrub
- Touring routes linking Mount Perry, Gin Gin and the Burnett River
Services Provided
- Local and regional visitor information
- Maps, brochures and touring guides
- Heritage and museum information
- Advice for Mount Perry Summit and Burnett Range touring
- Mingo Crossing and Burnett River recreation guidance
- Accommodation and activity referrals
- Event information and community updates
- Souvenirs and local products
Summary
The Mount Perry Tourist Information Centre, located within the Mount Perry Museum, serves as the township’s main visitor hub. It supports travellers exploring Mount Perry’s heritage precinct, the Burnett Range, Mingo Crossing, Boolboonda Tunnel and the wider North Burnett hinterland. It provides maps, heritage information, touring guidance and regional visitor support.