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Monto Light Horse Support Group preserves the cultural heritage of the Light Horse. Amazingly from this small town there were 138 men in the group in WW II.
They do have an annual Australian Light Horse Re-Enactment & Reunion in Oct/Nov so this is a great time to visit (I missed it).
There are lots of items used in World War II, (and some from earlier) including uniforms, saddles, and lots of photo's
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Flinders Street, Monto QLD 4630
Phone: 07 41661625
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Fishing at Lake Carnia (40K's from Monto town) is great - if you are into fishing that is. Lots of species including perch, bass, yellowbelly. You can catch a good one from boat or shore.
An annual fishing comp is held each March.
Be Aware - you need a fishing licence to fish anywhere in Queensland - get one from the local Newsagency, caravan park or ask at the Info building
Updated Jan 21, 2010
Address: Lake Carnia
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The Lister Street Art Walk within the Lister Street Parkland, is worth a quick visit.
There are many metal and stone sculptures created by local and regional artists.
Written Jan 21, 2010
Address: Lister Street Monto
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Just out of town on the Highway heading north is this great museum. The local Historical Society manage the museum and there are plenty of buildings, artifacts and machinary to be seen.
If you are lucky one of the old timers may be there working - a mine of information to be had - maybe ring and check if anyone will be working on the day you visit
Written Jan 21, 2010
Address: Flinders Street, Momto
Phone: 07 4167 8146
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Only about 10K's from Monto is Carnia Gorge. There are great sandstone rock formations and lots of fabulous scenery - especially after some rain.
There are plenty of bushwalks ranging from 1 to 22 K's. - make sure you take plenty of water with you in warmer weather.
The Shamrock Mine Walk is really interesting with remains of the old battery and mine shafts and sheds to view. Note that you are not allowed to fissick for gold here!
Written Jan 21, 2010
Address: Carnia Gorge, Monto, Qld
Waratah Pub: Just out of Monto at Mungungo
wise23girl Says: Now I am not suggesting you stay here...but they do have accommodation....and I was told once there was a ghost...yes a ghost. Another thing ...again I was told....one night the door between rooms was not locked so that woulld have been interesting.But we have had a beer or...
Monto Three Moon Motel: Great Place to stay
cafank Says: Not a new modern motel by any means but a nice , friendly place to stay and great meals if you want them. Three star rating.Family rooms are available. Great as a base - but missed not having a pool in the hot weather!
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I wasn't in a 4WD so can't vouch for these trips but people I spoke told great stories of their 4WD adventures so if you can - give the place ago.
Favourite places are:
Kroombit Tops - There's the remains of a Second World War Liberator bomber up here - steep climbs and great gullies.
Kalpowar State Forest - 40K's north of Monto, a natural forest, apparently plenty of wildlife and you can camp under the stars....
Monal Goldfields area - you'll see what it was really like for the early settlers. Apparently roads are as bad as ever.....
Written Jan 21, 2010
Phone: 4166 9999 (Council office)
Website: http://www.northburnett.qld.gov.au
Monto is a very small town but there is plenty to do here - especially if you are after outdoor adventure. You do need a car, preferably 4WD, to explore the area as there is no public transport to......
Well the pub I am going to tell you about is out of town a bit...opposite where our friends used to grow grapes...and the lady of the house once owned or managed this pub....in Mungungo. The Waratah...
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