Coominglah Range Rest Area - QLD

Rest Area off Burnett Hwy. Open area nestled in amongst dense trees offering protection from highway. Max 20 hour stay. Bins, toilets, tables, pet friendly. Phone reception.

The Burnett Hwy cuts through the Coominglah State Forest, an area of 41,000 ha. The Gooreng Gooreng people have a 19,000 year connection to these lands. They gathered plants for food and medicines, hunted and lived from the land. Many worked as foresters during the early years of forestry in Coominglah.

This rest area lies next to Kington Rd (4wd only) which is the main route into the State Forest. It's a worthwhile 10.6km trip down this track to the Hurdle Gully Lookout and picnic area. The track turnoff is signed. See separate listing in the Nearby Places for more info.