Monto
Visit Monto
Monto balances sandstone adventure with vibrant public art. Spend mornings on Cania Gorge trails then explore silo murals and parkland sculptures in town.
Refuel at the Bunyip Hotel, browse the historical complex, and watch dusk colours sweep across Lake Cania.
- Town centre
- Monto
- Signature experiences
- Cania Gorge National Park, Three Moon Silo Art, Lake Cania
- Perfect for
- Bushwalkers, artists, road trippers
Town snapshot
Why Monto is worth the stop
Hike Cania Gorge, chase Three Moon silo art, and chat Bunyip folklore over pub lunches in Mulgildie.
Use this hub as your launchpad for sandstone gorges and story-filled art. Scroll down for highlighted eateries, stays, and hero experiences curated with local operators.
Trip planner notes
- Town centre: Monto
- Signature experiences: Cania Gorge National Park, Three Moon Silo Art, Lake Cania
- Perfect for: Bushwalkers, artists, road trippers
Things to do
Monto highlights
Tap a card to learn more about each experience, including best times to visit, what to pack, and links to official resources.
Cania Gorge National Park
Walk sandstone trails, peer into mossy caves, and uncover First Nations rock art.
Lake Cania
Launch a boat, join the annual barra bash, or paddle past waterbirds at dawn.
Kroombit Tops National Park
Take a 4WD adventure to rainforest plateaus, waterfall lookouts, and the WWII ‘Beautiful Betsy’ bomber crash site.
Three Moon Silo Art
Towering grain silos painted with local wildlife and the Three Moon Creek Dreaming story.
Monto Historical & Cultural Complex
Gold mining relics, dairy stories, and rotating art exhibitions housed in restored buildings.
Mulgildie Bunyip Statue
Pose beside the towering steel bunyip and learn the eerie tales of the bubbling Bunyip Hole nearby.
Monto Public Art Trail
Stroll Lister Street art parklands for sculptures, Pioneer Cottage visitor info, and colourful murals linking the trail.
Monto Art Gallery
Step into the air-conditioned gallery for local photography, textiles, and touring art exhibitions.
Monto Town Hall
Admire the 1930s Art Deco facade designed by Hall & Phillips, the architects behind Brisbane City Hall.
Ken Russell Memorial
Pause at Lions Park to honour international jockey Ken Russell at his hometown bronze bust and plaque.
Where to eat
Taste Monto
Cafe Delicious
Cafe (Rank #1) – breakfast & lunch hotspot.
Monto Coffee Lounge
Homestyle cafe – gluten-free options, great coffee.
Family Refreshment Cafe
Family- run cafe (mixed menu, possibly Chinese).
Albert Hotel Monto
Corner pub – bar and bistro meals.
Where to stay
Rest in Monto
Three Moon Motel
37 Newton St – 3.5★ motel (Wi-Fi, restaurant).
Monto Colonial Motor Inn
6 Thomson St – motel with on-site dining.
Monto Caravan & Cabin Park
Flinders St – cabins, powered sites, pet-friendly.
Monto RV Stop Over
Gladstone-Monto Rd – free 48hr RV camp.
Explore another town
Switch base towns to uncover murals, river trails, and heritage detours across the North Burnett.