Craft market at Kilcoy courtesy Tourism Queensland
Experience the scenic beauty of Lake Somerset and the surrounding mountains, the pleasant greenery and rural aspect of the Mt Kilcoy and Sandy Creek valleys or the rugged beauty of the extensive forests and national park areas in the north of the region.
Travel
Just over an hour from downtown Brisbane. Take the Bruce Highway (Highway 1) to Caboolture then take the D’Aguilar Highway (Highway 17) and travel west towards Kingaroy to Kilcoy.
What to do
- camp at Neurum Creek Bush Retreat, Sandy Creek Campin’ on Cedar Vale Road or Lake Somerset Holiday Park
- visit local wineries and sample some of the excellent wines being made
- take a scenic drive to Jimna and visit the picturesque Peach Trees Camping Ground. A must do for 4WD enthusiasts is Landcruiser Mountain Park, 22km north of Jimna
- fish, sail, water ski and canoe on Lake Somerset at Kirkleagh
- visit the popular Yowie Park for a picnic overlooking Greensill Lake with its weeping willows and host of waterbirds
Where to stay
- Kiah Rural Retreat B&B, 30 Greenhills Court, Kilcoy. Tel: 07 5498 1027
- Milawa B&B, Mt Kilcoy Road, Kilcoy. Tel: 07 5498 1110
- Gardens Motor Inn, Cnr Hope and Ether Sts, Kilcoy. Tel: 07 5497 1433
- Hunting Lodge Estate B&B, 703 Mt Kilcoy Road, Kilcoy. Tel: 07 5498 1243
- Kilcoy Farmstay, 3931 Esk Kilcoy Road, Kilcoy. Tel: 07 5497 1016
- Kilcoy Motel, William Street, Kilcoy. Tel: 5497 1433
- Lake Somerset Holiday Park, Esk-Kilcoy Road. Tel: 5497 1093
- Neurum Creek Bush Retreat and Camping, 300 Rasmussen Road, Mt Archer. Tel: 5496 3692
- Landcruiser Mountain Park, 669 Diaper Road, Jimna. Tel: 5497 3164
Where to eat and drink
- Kilcoy Bakery, 18 William Street, Kilcoy. Tel: 07 5497 1026
- Town Centre Eatery, 56 Mary Street, Kilcoy. Tel: 07 5497 1091
- Exchange Hotel, 13 William Street, Kilcoy. Tel: 07 5497 1331
- Kilcoy Snack Shack, Cnr William and Seib Streets, Kilcoy. Tel: 07 5422 0445
- Stanley Hotel, 46 Mary Street, Kilcoy. Tel: 07 5497 1037
- Kilcoy Chinese Bistro, 12c William Street, Kilcoy. Tel: 07 5497 1278
- Coff & Co, 40 Hope Street, Kilcoy. Tel: 07 5422 0891
What to take home
- pick up a bottle of wine or two from one of the many wineries in Kilcoy
- take a photo with the Kilcoy Yowie in Yowie Park
- pick up a souvenir from the local Craft Market, open 9am to 4pm seven days a week, or the local shops
- peruse the artists’ wares at the Kilcoy Courthouse and arrange for purchases of interesting pieces
For full listings of accommodation, restaurants and local attractions info [at] kilcoy [dot] qld [dot] gov [dot] au or visit the Somerset Regional Council website, or call the Kilcoy Visitor Information Centre on 07 5422 490.
