Top 10 things to do in North Burnett

If you are searching for the best things to do in North Burnett, start with the region's greatest hits: national parks, riverside lookouts, art trails, and community-run museums. This guide curates the standout experiences featured across Visit North Burnett so you can trust every stop is ready for visitors.

Base yourself in one town or road trip the Burnett Highway to cover Biggenden, Eidsvold, Gayndah, Monto, Mount Perry, and Mundubbera in a long weekend. Each itinerary stop below highlights the town and experience so you can quickly jump into the Explore, Eat, and Stay sections for more detail.

How to plan your North Burnett adventure

North Burnett sightseeing works best with an early start and a copy of the local conditions report. Autumn to spring brings cool hiking weather, while summer afternoons are perfect for dam swims and shaded museum visits. Pack binoculars, swimmers, and a reusable picnic set so you can jump between lookouts, visitor centres, and roadside farm stalls.

Bookmark the Explore region guides and route helpers in your browser before you drive; they point directly to Google Maps entries, nearby eateries, and stays like Three Rivers Tourist Park or The River Escape Glamping.

Top 10 things to do in North Burnett

• Mount Walsh National Park Bluff Walk (Biggenden) - tackle the granite dome climb for panoramic Burnett views, then cool off under the shade of the day-use area and continue exploring the Mount Walsh trails highlighted in our Biggenden guide.
• Paradise Dam Recreation Area (Biggenden) - launch a kayak, roll out a riverside picnic, or camp beside the Burnett River where local anglers chase bass and barra at dawn.
• RM Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre (Eidsvold) - dive into drover history, leathercraft workshops, and the interactive exhibits that anchor Eidsvold's storytelling hub.
• Wuruma Dam campgrounds (Eidsvold) - settle in for stargazing, red-claw pots, and calm-water paddling at one of the region's favourite free camps.
• The Big Orange farm gate (Gayndah) - meet second-generation growers, sample fresh citrus juice, and stock up on locally made marmalade before continuing your North Burnett sightseeing run.
• Archer's Lookout sunset (Gayndah) - drive the short gravel road for sweeping Burnett River valley views, sunrise photo sessions, and easy access to the Gayndah heritage walk in town.
• Cania Gorge National Park hikes (Monto) - weave through sandstone cliffs, fern gullies, and Aboriginal art sites using the curated trail list in our Monto region data.
• Monto Three Moon Silos art trail (Monto) - line up late afternoon for golden-hour photos of the towering mural series celebrating Gooreng Gooreng stories and local agriculture.
• Boolboonda Tunnel and Mount Perry Heritage Trail (Mount Perry) - walk or cycle through the hand-dug railway tunnel before tracing federation-era shopfronts on Mount Perry's main street.
• Auburn River National Park gorge circuit (Mundubbera) - scramble over pink granite boulders, linger by rock pools, and set up camp to hear the river echo through the gorge after dark.

Keep exploring after the top 10

Still building your North Burnett travel guide? Layer in Mundubbera's water tower mural, the Gayndah Art Gallery calendar, or Mount Perry's leopard tank display from our attraction list. Pair these stops with regional eats like Mundubbera Bakery & Cafe or Billabong Motor Inn Restaurant, and stays highlighted in our caravan park and motel round-ups.