Name: Aratula Visitor Information Centre
Address: 6746 Cunningham Highway, Aratula QLD 4309
Phone: (07) 5463 2985
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (7 days; seasonal variations)
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Scenic Rim / Cunningham Highway Corridor / Great Dividing Range (Southern Section)
This is the primary accredited VIC for travellers entering the Scenic Rim from the west and south, especially those crossing the Cunningham Gap.
What Area It Caters For
1. Aratula Township (Primary Area)
- Roadhouse, cafés, bakeries, and fresh produce stalls
- Popular stop for travellers heading to the Scenic Rim
- Local parks, picnic areas, and short walks
- Access to camping and caravan facilities
2. Cunningham Gap & Main Range National Park (Major Coverage)
- Spicers Gap Road (historic route)
- Rainforest walking tracks
- Lookouts and scenic viewpoints
- Mount Cordeaux & Mount Mitchell walking trails
- World Heritage–listed Gondwana Rainforests
3. Fassifern Valley
- Kalbar, Roadvale, and surrounding farming communities
- Scenic drives through agricultural landscapes
- Local markets, cafés, and heritage buildings
4. Boonah & Surrounds
- Boonah township (major Scenic Rim service centre)
- Art galleries, cafés, and country pubs
- Lake Moogerah and Lake Maroon recreation areas
- Walking trails and scenic lookouts
5. Scenic Rim National Parks (Extended Support)
- Moogerah Peaks National Park
- Mount French (Frog Buttress)
- Mount Edwards
- Lake Moogerah day‑use areas
- Maroon Dam and Mount Maroon
6. Warwick & Southern Darling Downs (Highway Link)
- Travellers heading west toward Warwick
- Touring information for the Southern Downs region
- Road condition updates for Cunningham Highway
7. Ipswich & Brisbane Corridor (Eastern Access)
- Entry point for travellers heading east into the Scenic Rim
- Touring routes toward Ipswich, Brisbane, and Lockyer Valley
Services Provided
- Local and regional maps
- Brochures for Aratula, Boonah, Scenic Rim, and Main Range National Park
- Advice on walking tracks, lookouts, and national park access
- Road condition updates for Cunningham Gap
- Information on camping, lakes, and outdoor recreation
- Accommodation and dining recommendations
- Weather and safety information
- Souvenirs, local produce, and regional crafts
Summary
The Aratula Visitor Information Centre is the accredited gateway to the Scenic Rim, providing essential information for travellers exploring Aratula, Boonah, the Fassifern Valley, Cunningham Gap, and the Main Range National Park. Strategically located on the Cunningham Highway, it supports both local touring and long‑distance travel between Brisbane, the Scenic Rim, and the Southern Downs.