Name: Boonah Visitor Information Centre
Address: 20 Boonah–Fassifern Road, Boonah QLD 4310
Phone: (07) 5463 2233
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (7 days; seasonal variations)
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Scenic Rim / Fassifern Valley / Moogerah–Maroon Lakes District
This is the primary accredited VIC for the Boonah district and a major hub for touring the western Scenic Rim.
What Area It Caters For
1. Boonah Township (Primary Area)
- Main service centre for the western Scenic Rim
- Cafés, pubs, galleries, and boutique shops
- Boonah Art Gallery and local heritage sites
- Parks, walking routes, and town lookouts
- Regular markets and community events
2. Fassifern Valley (Major Coverage)
- Kalbar, Roadvale, and surrounding farming communities
- Scenic agricultural landscapes and country drives
- Local produce, farm gates, and rural cafés
- Heritage buildings and small‑town charm
3. Lake Moogerah & Moogerah Peaks National Park
- Lake Moogerah (boating, fishing, camping, picnics)
- Mount Edwards walking track
- Scenic lookouts and lakeside recreation
- Caravan parks and holiday accommodation
4. Lake Maroon & Mount Maroon
- Water sports, fishing, and camping
- Mount Maroon hiking routes
- Rural retreats and eco‑accommodation
5. Mount French & Coochin Hills
- Mount French Lookout (Frog Buttress)
- Short walks and panoramic views
- Rock climbing areas (experienced climbers)
6. Kooralbyn & Southern Scenic Rim
- Kooralbyn Valley Resort
- Golf, bushwalking, and rural touring
- Access to Rathdowney and Mount Barney region
7. Cunningham Highway Corridor (Western Access)
- Aratula township
- Cunningham Gap and Main Range National Park
- Scenic Rim entry point for travellers from Warwick and the Darling Downs
8. Beaudesert & Northern Scenic Rim (Extended Support)
- Beaudesert township
- Wineries, distilleries, and local produce trails
- Touring routes toward Tamborine Mountain and Canungra
Services Provided
- Local and regional maps
- Brochures for Boonah, Kalbar, Moogerah, Maroon, and the wider Scenic Rim
- Advice on walking tracks, lookouts, and national park access
- Road condition and weather updates
- Accommodation and dining recommendations
- Information on lakes, camping, and outdoor recreation
- Event information and local produce trails
- Souvenirs, local crafts, and regional products
Summary
The Boonah Visitor Information Centre is the accredited hub for the western Scenic Rim, supporting visitors exploring Boonah, the Fassifern Valley, Lake Moogerah, Lake Maroon, Mount French, and the surrounding national parks. With strong local knowledge of scenic drives, lakes, walking tracks, and rural attractions, it is the key information point for travellers entering the Scenic Rim from Brisbane, Ipswich, the Lockyer Valley, and the Darling Downs.