Name: Kilcoy Visitor Information Centre
Address: 41 Hope Street, Kilcoy QLD 4515 (adjacent to Yowie Park)
Phone: (07) 5422 0440
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (7 days; seasonal variations)
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Somerset Region / Northern Brisbane Valley / Somerset Dam District
Located beside Yowie Park, this VIC is the primary accredited hub for the northern Somerset Region, supporting travellers heading toward Somerset Dam, Jimna, and the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
What Area It Caters For
1. Kilcoy Township (Primary Area)
- Yowie Park & Kilcoy Yowie statue
- Kilcoy Courthouse & heritage buildings
- Local cafés, pubs, bakeries, and shops
- Kilcoy Racecourse & events
- Kilcoy Creek parklands and walking paths
2. Somerset Dam & Lake Somerset (Major Coverage)
- Somerset Dam village
- Water sports: skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking
- Fishing (bass, golden perch, saratoga)
- Campgrounds, day‑use areas, and boat ramps
- Scenic drives and lakeside lookouts
3. Jimna & Conondale Ranges
- Jimna Fire Tower (historic landmark)
- Jimna State Forest & 4WD routes
- Conondale National Park (via western access)
- Remote camping, hiking, and forest touring
4. Woodford & D’Aguilar Range (Nearby Support Area)
- Woodford township and heritage precinct
- Woodfordia (Woodford Folk Festival site)
- Mount Mee Forest Drive
- The Gantry, Rocky Hole, and Somerset Lookout
5. Toogoolawah & Esk (Southern Somerset Link)
- Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (BVRT) access
- Art galleries, heritage sites, and rural touring
- Lakes district connections (Wivenhoe & Somerset)
6. Sunshine Coast Hinterland (Extended Touring Area)
- Maleny, Kenilworth, and Conondale
- Hinterland food trails and scenic drives
- Access via Kilcoy–Beerwah Road and Maleny–Kenilworth routes
7. Brisbane Valley & Western Scenic Routes
- Rural landscapes and country drives
- Farm stays, markets, and local produce
- Touring connections to Blackbutt, Linville, and Moore
Services Provided
- Local and regional maps
- Brochures for Kilcoy, Somerset Dam, Jimna, Woodford, and the wider Somerset Region
- Advice on water‑based activities, fishing, and boating
- Information on 4WD routes, forest access, and national parks
- Accommodation and dining recommendations
- Event information (Kilcoy races, Woodford Folk Festival, Somerset events)
- Weather, road, and dam‑access updates
- Souvenirs, local crafts, and regional products
Summary
The Kilcoy Visitor Information Centre is the accredited hub for the northern Somerset Region, supporting visitors exploring Kilcoy, Somerset Dam, Jimna, Woodford, and the western Sunshine Coast hinterland. With strong local knowledge of lakeside recreation, forest touring, scenic drives, and rural attractions, it is the essential starting point for discovering the northern Brisbane Valley and the Somerset lakes district.