Nanango Queensland

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Nanango is around 2.5 hours drive north west of Brisbane and worth a stop.

The town has a long history combining logging and pastoral industries. Then a huge coal field was discovered and the Tarong Power Station feeds off this long valley of coal. The drag line that feeds the powerstation is huge!

We have stopped overnight in Nanango a couple of times and found much of interest. The town has a number of chainsaw sculptures, an interactive energy centre combined with an excellent visitors information centre.

We found the retail shops looked after senior citizens very well, many having seniors discounts. Then there is the Peanut Man, on the south side of town. We stockup every time we go past. There are about 15 flavours to make the mouth water!

The Nanango Historical Society is very active. Take time to visit Ringsfield House. A house, a hospital and a refuge, it has an amazing history. The old original sideboards were found by the Society under dust covers in a long forgotten corner of the council sheds. Now restored and in place, the homestead is really great.

We have found that many of these rural towns have lots to discover, and Nanango will not dissapoint.

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Photos

Nanango
Welcome sign at southern end of tow.

The gold miner
Gold has had a place in Nanango's history. Black gold (coal) has had a longer impact.

Logging Wagon
The old way of dragging logs out of the forest

Apostle Birds
Always busy grubbing around the park.

The old antique shop
Plenty to amuse here.

Ringsfield House
Autumn tones

Ringsfield House 1
Bird of paradise flower.

Ringsfield House 2
The old dining setting

Ringsfield House 3
Coffee and scones for $5.00 on the verandah.

Ringsfield House 4
Breakfast table

Ringsfield House 5
Beautiful Sideboard.

Ringsfield House 6
Master Bedroom

Ringsfield House 7
The smoke rack

Ringsfield House 8
Side Board

Ringsfield House 9
Who like polishing the silver?