BIGGENDEN
- rincan18
- Oct 23, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 26
Biggenden is currently a 4-star accredited Queensland Tidy Town.
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History and Geography Facts
Biggenden was founded in 1889 as a service centre to the short-lived goldrush towns of Paradise and Shamrock; and for coach passengers travelling west from Maryborough. The township, including the intriguingly named Live And Let Live Inn, moved to a new location alongside the railway station when the rail line arrived in 1891. Biggenden Post Office opened on 16 May 1891. Biggenden Provisional school opened on 9 May 1892 becoming Biggenden State School in 1900. In January 1953, the school experimented with offering high school subjects by correspondence. In 1958, a secondary school section was added.
Biggenden is on the Isis Highway 287 kilometres (178 mi) north-west of the state capital Brisbane, and 85 kilometres (53 mi) west of Maryborough.
Local Government Information
In November 2005, the Queensland Government opened the Paradise Dam, about 30 minutes north-west of Biggenden, on the Burnett River. The 300,000ML dam, which submerges the former gold mining town of the same name, is touted as securing the future of the nearby Bundaberg and Childers region, although no water will be available for residents of the Biggenden area. However, more than 400 jobs were created during its construction and the dam site is proving to be one of the shire's largest tourist attraction. Artefacts and buildings removed from Paradise before the dam wall was built are now on display by the Biggenden Historical Society, which operates from the relocated Paradise courthouse.
Attractions and Events
· Mount Walsh National Park – The biggest drawcard in the area. Huge granite cliffs and rugged peaks rise straight out of the country side.
· Coalstoun Lakes and National Park – An extinct volcanic crater lake around 30 minutes aways, with a quiet picnic area, walking tracks and good bird life.
· Paradise Dam – Popular for fishing, boating, kayaking and camping. Beautiful spot for sunsets and day trips.
· Wonbah Forest Drive – Scenic bush drive through forest country with picnic areas and wildlife spotting.
Dine out and takeaway
· Grand Hotel : Known for the classic Australian pub food
· Commercial Hotel Biggenden : Strong local Favourite with generous Country style meals.
· The Bigg Gallery café : Small art café with excellent coffee.
· Biggenden Bakery : Excellent country bakery for pies, sausage rolls, sandwiches and sweet treats.
· Poppy Laine : Cute little boutique café stop with coffee, breakfast options and baked treats.
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