Maidenwell, Queensland
| Maidenwell Queensland | |
|---|---|
  Maidenwell | |
| Coordinates | 26°50′51″S 151°47′24″E / 26.8474°S 151.79°ECoordinates: 26°50′51″S 151°47′24″E / 26.8474°S 151.79°E |
| Postcode(s) | 4615 |
Maidenwell is a small rural town in the South Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia.[1] At the 2011 Australian Census the town recorded a population of 458.[2]
History
Pioneer settler John King dug the first well in the district, hence the name Maidenwell.[1] Maidenwell Post Office opened in 1906 (a receiving office named Pinpinbugie had been open from 1900) and closed in 1978.[3]
Heritage listings
Maidenwell has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
- Maidenwell-Cooyar Road: former King's Boarding House[4]
Tourism
Coomba Falls is located about 2 kilometres east of the town. There is a deep cold pool at the base of the falls surrounded by granite cliffs. It is a popular tourist spot for picnicking, swimming, birdwatching and photography.[5]
References
- 1 2 "Maidenwell (entry 20605)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
- ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Maidenwell (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- ↑ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
- ↑ "King's Boarding House (former) (entry 602747)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
- ↑ "Coomba Falls, Maidenwell - Southern QLD Country". Southern Qld Country. Retrieved 2015-10-26.
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