Monto
Mulgildie Bunyip Statue
Pose beside the towering steel bunyip and learn the eerie tales of the bubbling Bunyip Hole nearby.
- Category
- Local Life
- Experience type
- Folklore landmark
- Town
- Mulgildie
- Best for
- 15 minute stop
Experience snapshot
Why travellers love it
Pose beside the towering steel bunyip and learn the eerie tales of the bubbling Bunyip Hole nearby.
Expect local life vibes with a folklore landmark twist, all anchored in Mulgildie.
Trip planner notes
- Ideal timing: 15 minute stop
- Experience type: Folklore landmark
- Find it in Mulgildie, Monto
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Plan additional stops
Pair this experience with neighbouring highlights to fill your itinerary. Each card links to practical details and insider tips.
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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.
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.
Explore another town
Switch base towns to uncover murals, river trails, and heritage detours across the North Burnett.