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Boonah

Town in Queensland, Australia

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Overview

Boonah is a town south west of Brisbane that is well worth a visit as a day trip or as a base to explore some of the Scenic Rim region.

Where to eat, drink and stay

Drink2 places

The Story Tree
Quirky lounge with second-hand books, freshly ground Fair Trade organic coffee, Read and Play Area for kids.
Address
74 High St
Phone
+61 7 5463-2980
Website
rachelandthestorytree.blogspot.com
Harry's Café
Open 7 days a week serving the Merlo coffee blend. Great quality food using local seasonal produce. Gluten-free dishes available.
Address
24 High St
Phone
+61 7 5463-2687

Sleep1 place

The Australian Hotel
Check-in
11AM
Check-out
10AM
Address
32 High St
Phone
+61 7 5463 1444
Website
australianhotelboonah.com.au

Getting there and around

Getting there

You will need transport. Drive west from Brisbane on the Ipswich Motorway, turning into the Cunningham Highway and then take the turn to Boonah at Yamanto.

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UnderstandAbout 80 km from Brisbane and 50 km from Ipswich, Boonah was essentially a service township for the rich farming district of the Fassifern Valley.

Get inYou will need transport. Drive west from Brisbane on the Ipswich Motorway, turning into the Cunningham Highway and then take the turn to Boonah at Yamanto.

SeeBoonah is a useful base for visitors wishing to visit some of the features of the Scenic Rim.

DoNormally this small mountain would not deserve note, but it has historical importance and is a mecca for rock climbers.

EatThere are a collection of good places to eat in Boonah town. All are within easy walking distance of one another (with the exception of the Dugandan Hotel), and cater to different styles.

DrinkHigh Street is the main shopping and commercial district in Boonah.

SleepThere are two pubs in the centre of town, the Commercial and the Australian, and the former definitely has available accommodation.

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Boonah" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
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