Name: Proston Visitor Information Centre (accredited)
Address: Blake Street, Proston QLD 4613
Phone: (07) 4168 9296
Opening Hours: Generally 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Proston / Hivesville / Durong / Melrose / Abbeywood / North‑West South Burnett
What Area It Caters For
1. Proston Township (Primary Area)
- Heritage precinct and local historical displays
- Town parks, cafés, shops and community facilities
- Rural landscapes and agricultural districts
- Access routes to Lake Boondooma
2. Hivesville Township
- Rural community precinct
- Historic hotel and small‑town amenities
- Touring routes linking Proston, Melrose and Durong
- Farming landscapes and country drives
3. Durong & Durong South
- Broadacre farming districts (cattle, grain, mixed agriculture)
- Quiet inland touring routes toward Chinchilla and Mundubbera
- Rural community halls and heritage markers
- Scenic drives through remote western South Burnett country
4. Melrose & Abbeywood Districts
- Agricultural landscapes north of Proston
- Scenic rural touring routes
- Small community precincts and rural markers
- Access to nature‑based recreation and wildlife viewing
5. Lake Boondooma (Major Regional Attraction)
- Fishing, boating and camping
- Day‑use areas, cabins and recreation facilities
- Nature‑based activities and water sports
- Access via Proston and Hivesville
6. North‑West South Burnett Touring Corridor
- Touring routes linking Proston, Hivesville, Durong and Mundubbera
- Agricultural landscapes, heritage markers and nature‑based attractions
- Popular with caravanners, anglers, motorcyclists and long‑distance travellers
Services Provided
- Regional maps, brochures and South Burnett touring guides
- Information on Lake Boondooma, Proston heritage precinct and local attractions
- Accommodation and dining recommendations (Proston, Hivesville, Lake Boondooma)
- Event information (markets, shows, fishing competitions, community festivals)
- Local history interpretation and heritage trail guidance
- Nature‑based recreation advice (Lake Boondooma, rural drives, wildlife viewing)
- Rural touring advice for Durong, Hivesville, Melrose and Abbeywood
- Public amenities and visitor rest facilities
Summary
The Proston Visitor Information Centre is the central accredited VIC for the north‑western South Burnett, supporting visitors exploring Proston’s heritage precinct, Hivesville’s rural community, Durong’s remote farming districts, and the major recreational hub of Lake Boondooma. It is a key centre for inland touring, agricultural region travel, heritage exploration and outdoor recreation across the north‑west South Burnett.