Duaringa is located 107 kilometres west of Rockhampton along the Capricorn Highway. The small town is the essence of a small rural community.
Duaringa is the oldest township in Duaringa Shire with buildings dating back to the 1860s and a corner of the local hotel has been preserved to show how early pioneers lived.
The Mackenzie Park has a man-made waterfall and is also home to the rare endemic Duaringa Stringy Bark, known as “Budgeroo” trees. These trees were of great cultural significance to the early indigenous community who used its bark to make rope, baskets and building materials.
Free hot showers and camping amenities are available. Try the hotel for dinner and a drink.
Quick Facts
Duaringa is a small Queensland Rural Location within the local government area of Central Highlands, it is located approximately 536kms from the capital Brisbane covering an area of 626.426 square kilometres. Duaringa has a recorded population of 278 residents and is within the Australian Eastern Standard Time zone Australia/Brisbane.
If you are planning a visit to Duaringa we’ve put together some of the things nearby that you can see or do while you are here. These include, places to stay, tours and attractions, some upcoming events and places where you can grab a meal. Go ahead, try one of the buttons above. Every destination has something worth seeing so start exploring… If you know Duaringa and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.