"KILLARNEY in AUSTRALIA" Killarney by balhannah

Killarney Travel Guide: 18 reviews and 69 photos

Southern Queensland

Killarney is a small town near the New South Wales / Queensland border, was surveyed in 1878.
The name does originally come from Irish settlers, who, when seeing the area, said it reminded them of their town in Ireland. It is also an excellent area for Potato growing.

We also know a person who has been to Killarney in Ireland, and she said the same on visiting there! Evidently, the Mountains are very similar!

There isn't a lot here, other than beautiful scenery, Kangaroos, Fauna & Flora, Peace & quiet, all set in a nice valley, with the mountains on one side.

It is in these mountains where there are nice bush walks and waterfalls. It is only 15kms from Killarney to this area, this is where the Queen Mary Falls are located.
You can go 4wdriving , there is Parasailing, Rodeos, Cattle dog trials, Polocrosse, and the Killarney show held at different times of the year.

4WD Tours of the Condomine Gorge

View over Killarney

The Condomine Gorge runs through the Mountains here and can be enjoyed by doing a 4WD tour with Louise from Cambanoora Co.

The scenery is great! The Guide is great!

Peace, quiet, Lovely creeks and mountains, fantastic views, you couldn't ask for more, so if you are visiting, think about booking this tour and enjoying some scenery that can only be visited in a 4WD.

Hotel

The Killarney Hotel

Probably the place that does the most business in Killarney. It is the 3rd Hotel to be built on the same site. Previously, they were called the Post Office Hotel, now, it is the Killarney Hotel.

Pros and Cons

Pros:A quiet country town with lovely scenery
In a nutshell:Flora, Fauna, Scenery at its best, chill out here!

Last visit to Killarney: Aug 2009
Intro Updated Aug 9, 2009
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WILDFLOWERS Favorites (1)

It was nearly Spring on our last visit to Killarney, and the Wildflowers were just starting to come out in bloom. One of... more travel advice

Moss Gardens & Rabbit Proof Fence - Killarney

MOSS GARDENS & RABBIT PROOF FENCE Things to Do (10)

The Moss Gardens is an area covered in all kinds of Moss and also a walk to a lookout. This area is particulary pretty... more travel advice

Views from Carr's Lookout in August 2009 - Killarney

CARR'S LOOKOUT Things to Do (10)

"CARR'S LOOKOUT" is a magnificent Lookout located a bit further on the bitumen road from Queen Mary Falls. The views are... more travel advice

Beginning of the Condamine River - Killarney

CONDAMINE RIVER & camping Things to Do (10)

The headwaters of the Condamine River rise in the Border Ranges near Killarney and flow approximately 1200 kilometres... more travel advice

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Written Jan 30, 2009

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australia2 Aug 27, 2012 at 3:46 AM

Mention of the 'Rabbit Proof Fence', I stood near it just there and gave a plug to a DVD movie called 'A Car For a Dollar'. About the East European Trabant (Soviet time icon). I was the Aussie plugger. My 40 seconds of fame - on film. ;-) A lovely, lovely area. See my pages for that area too. Warwick video clip.
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  australia2 Sep 25, 2012 at 4:52 AM
  
  Lovely, lovely Killarney!! I stayed in an on-site van in the C'van Park for a week or more whilst I did my research on the Mt Superbus flying crash tragedy. (I had worked on the very aircraft involved.) Such quietness was heavenly - and the touring around! Must put up my video clip of the then dry Queen Mary Falls. And a pic of the Mug from there.
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  balhannah Sep 25, 2012 at 4:58 AM
  
  We have stayed at that Caravan Park too! Were very happy there, and enjoyed the pancake breakfast put on by the owners, just cost a gold coin donation and we met other interesting travellers too!
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evaanna Feb 3, 2010 at 12:13 PM

I really enjoyed visiting the Australian Killarney with you. Loved the scenery and wildlife. Your pictures of birds are so beautiful!
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scottishvisitor Aug 16, 2009 at 12:53 AM

I do like the Australian version of Killarney Here too looks lush and green!
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Dabs Aug 15, 2009 at 7:03 AM

You won't see parrots or lizards in the Irish Killarney but you might find a few sheep in the middle of the roads! Looks like a lovely place :-)
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Greggor58 Aug 10, 2009 at 2:32 PM

Killarney looks like a GREAT place to unwind and "smell the coffee"...Your parrot photos are GREAT pictures De...Amazing color...and they stayed still for you to photograph too...so well behaved!!Interesting page De!! Thanks for sharing here!!