Things to do in Biloela, Queensland

The best things to do in Biloela, Queensland, include kayaking on Lake Callide, walking in the Kroombit Tops National Park and visiting the Queensland Heritage Park.

4 best things to do in Biloela, Queensland

The best things to do in Biloela are:

Admire the giant Spirit of the Land mural on the water tank.
Learn about rural life at the Queensland Heritage Park.
Go kayaking at Lake Callide.
4WD and walk through Kroombit Tops National Park.

Where is Biloela, Queensland?

Biloela is one of several inland Queensland towns, such as Toowoomba, Gayndah, Emerald and Kingaroy, that don’t feature too heavily in tourist itineraries. Biloela is the regional hub and administrative centre for the Banana Shire, 121km south-west of Gladstone.

Fields near Biloela, Queensland — The Queensland town of Biloela is off the usual tourist track. Photo by Tourism and Events Queensland/Katrina Elliott.

Frankly, if you’re passing through this part of Central Queensland, you’re likely to be going along the coast. If you’re looking for somewhere to stay the night, then the Tannum Sands caravan park in beach town Tannum Sands is probably more appealing.

Things to do in Biloela, QLD: Murals and museums

But if you choose an inland adventure instead, there are a few things to do in Biloela. These include the Spirit of the Land Mural, Greycliffe Homestead and Queensland Heritage Park.

You can safely skip the Banana Shire Regional Art Gallery. If it’s art in Biloela you want, then the Spirit of the Land mural plastered across a giant water tank is much more impressive.

The Spirit of the Land mural tells the history of the local area, and is on State Farm Road just off the Dawson Highway. It’s close to the Greycliffe Homestead, which was built in 1870 and transported to its present location in 1979. There’s a small museum about pastoral life inside the Greycliffe Homestead. Don’t get too excited about it.

The Queensland Heritage Park does a better job of exploring Central Queensland life. But the best things to do in Biloela are outside of the town itself.

What to do in Biloela, QLD: Callide Dam and Kroombit Tops National Park

Lake Callide, created by the Callide Dam, is to the north-east of Biloela. It’s a good place to hire out a kayak or paddle boat. A little further out to the east of Biloela, however, is Kroombit Tops National Park. You’ll need a 4WD vehicle to properly enjoy Kroombit Tops National Park. But there are several good walking trails to enjoy once you get to the requisite trailheads.

Where to stay in Biloela

The best Biloela accommodation choices are:

For solid quality (and a pool) at low prices: Hotel Settlers.
For the highest rating from guests: The Haven Biloela.
For lakeside location: Lake Callide Retreat.
For central location: Apollo Motel.

Brisbane to Biloela drive

The drive from Brisbane to Biloela is 569km in distance, meaning a Brisbane to Biloela driving time of around six-and-a-half hours. The Gladstone to Biloela drive takes about an hour and 24 minutes, while the Bundaberg to Biloela drive is about three hours and five minutes.