Things to do

Alva is an incredible location. Huge main sand bars create a massive flatwater lagoon and when the tide starts to drop, especially on the northern (left) side of the beach, more and more sandbars form...

Alva is the ideal location to enjoy a picnic with plenty of shaded sitting areas and barbecue facilities that overlook the beach. While you are here, take the opportunity to stroll along the beach and...

Enjoy an afternoon playing at Alva Park! The recently upgraded playground features old favourites such as slides and swings, as well as instrument-inspired installations including slap pipes and a fou...

Ashworths have been jewellers in Home Hill since 1948 selling and fixing gold and silver jewellery, watches and batteries. The Gem Shop was added in 1967 which sells crystals, gems, rocks as well as l...

The Ayr Anzac Memorial Club was fully reconstructed in 1944 create a dedicated room to house many items of War Memorabilia including Roll of Honour, relics and other memorial objects. It is also the ...

This 18 hole, 5,861 metre championship course is home to the former Women's World No. 1 golfer and World Golf Hall of Famer Karrie Webb. You are sure to find a friendly face and if you don't have your...

The towns of Ayr, Home Hill and Brandon offer great boutique shopping that attracts people from all over the region who are looking for something unique. There is an abundance of specialty stores offe...

The Burdekin Aquatic Centre is located in Ayr and includes a 50m swimming pool, children’s wading pool and water park. Both pools and water park have shade cover. The main pool is covered only on th...

The Burdekin Art Society Annual Exhibition attracts lovers of fine art from near and far. The longevity of the event attest to the quality and popularity that the entrants and viewers alike enjoy.

The Burdekin Auto Festival is a two day event. On the Saturday there are THREE driving events, Mud Pit Massacre is back, Grass driving events and new to this years show Go-To-Whoa on our new concrete ...

The Burdekin Be Active Trails in Ayr and Home Hill promote improving your health through physical activity and maps out walks of 1km to 5km throughout both towns. The trails are an all-access, all-hou...

Grab your friends, workmates or family and make your way to Burdekin Bowl! Enjoy a few hours of fun with a game of tenpin bowling in a buzzing and vibrant setting.

Burdekin Dam is the largest dam in Queensland. The dam is located about 100km south of Charters Towers. There are no vessel type restrictions on the dam. Accommodation is available at the Sunwater ope...

One of the Burdekin’s most anticipated social events of the year, the Burdekin Growers Race Day at the Burdekin Race Club in Home Hill. The main race is the Burdekin Cup but the Fashions on the Fiel...

The Burdekin Netball Association welcomes all residents and visitors to the annual Burdekin Junior Netball Carnival. Held in March/April annually, the carnival brings together teams from all over Nor...

The Burdekin Sugar Rush is the signature running event for the Burdekin Road Runners and Walkers Club. The event not only showcases the spectacular features of the Burdekin Shire, but also celebrates ...

The newly redeveloped information centre is situated in the lush, leafy surrounds of Plantation Park. The design of the new centre invites visitors to enjoy the Burdekin's natural surroundings with a...

The Burdekin Water Festival has developed over the years and now highlights the abundant water supply, unique lifestyle, produce and culture in the region. Each year, a dedicated band of committed and...

The Burdekin is home to a variety of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner or a snack in between. Pop into one of the quaint or funky cafes and grab a delicious coffee.

Our Comfort Stop is much more than just toilets. It also includes free showers, parenting facilities, two electric barbeques, sinks, large stainless steel bench, and eating areas. Visitors are permit...

For all those that love to catch a juicy mud crab, the Burdekin offers several boat ramp points and excellent facilities, especially at the recently upgraded Morris Creek Boat Ramp.

The Canefield Ashes brings the excitement of Twenty20 cricket to the sugar capital of Australia. Held at the Home Hill Cricket Grounds in the centre of the Burdekin Racecourse, the competition has qui...

The Burdekin hosts the only heat in Queensland each year for the Fast Track Talent Showcase, searching nationwide for local talent. The event is held at the Burdekin Theatre and is not to be missed!

There are several boat ramps within the Shire for use by the recreational boating community to access prime fishing locations.

Throughout the region there is plenty of land based options that provide great fishing. Groper Creek has a jetty which makes it a perfect place to wet a line or throw out a cast net for prawns. Lynch�...

Groper Creek is located 17km from Home Hill yet is miles away from the stress of everyday life. The creek-side village is home to about 50 permanent residents and many more weekend and holiday huts. G...

Gudjuda Deck Cafe is a local cafe and cultural centre that features locally produced indigenous art and cultural information. Open for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea from Tuesday to Friday. They s...

The Harvest Festival celebrates the sugar cane crushing season in the Burdekin Shire. The festival's extensive program of events culminates in a street parade and mardi gras in Home Hill. The festival...