Situated at the top of the Blackbutt range, you have the perfect low-humidity climate of crisp winters and cool summers. As you ascend the range you immediately smell the pine and a tingle in the wind. The air is clearer and you breathe easier – you have left the pollution below and are now 474 metres above sea level.
Blackbutt is a popular spot with campers, bush-walkers, backpackers, astronomers, 4WD enthusiasts and artists, families who want a day trip that is different.
Most of the western side of town is home to the State Forests with their aged and tall eucalypt trees and hoop pine. These forests are home to many of our native wildlife.
Situated at the top of the Blackbutt range, you will find an almost perfect low-humidity climate of crisp winters and cool summers. As you ascend the range you immediately smell the pine and a tingle in the wind. The air is clearer and you breathe easier – you have left the pollution below and are now 474 metres above sea level.
Blackbutt is a popular spot for campers, bush-walkers, backpackers, astronomers, 4WD enthusiasts and artists, families who want a day trip that is different.
The rail service from Brisbane to Yarraman closed around 1996 and the bus service is daily (except Wed afternoons), but if you have your own transport you should make a day of it or better still a weekend away.
Blackbutt is the northern destination of The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail The Linville to Blackbutt section of the trail is a 23 km walk horse or bike ride, along an accessible gravel trail.
State Forests line the town of Blackbutt and smaller Benarkin village, with their aged and tall eucalypt trees and hoop pine and Blackbutt tree. These forests are home to many of our native wildlife as well.
Blackbutt was settled when the Scott family at Taromeo Station ceded land to form the town. The town is name after the famous Blackbutt Tree, famous for its quality cut and beautiful grain. Blackbutt timber floors are very popular and often imitated by prefabricated flooring in the colour and grain similar to the real thing.
Blackbutt & Benarkin have been known as the Timber Towns and have produced fine timber from the thick lush forests in the district. Hoop Pine was also grown in large numbers. Alas today the only remaining timber mill in the district is the neighbouring town of Yarraman.
In the 1970’s Blackbutt’s population was we’re told by locals, to be around 200-300. In 2006 the estimated population of the Timber Towns today is more like 3000 residents.
Blackbutt is surrounded by beautiful forests, the Bunya Mountains, our own Taromeo Station, and Taromeo Camp Ovens. There are some great fishing spots within reach of Blackbutt – yes we said fishing! Further information on tourist spots and places of historical interest can e-mail Nanango Visitor Information Centre
Accommodation is available in Blackbutt, Yarraman and farm stays out of town.
The Basha at Blackbutt is a grand and modern B & B just on the edge of the CBD of Blackbutt. This is tranquility at its best. Sit and watch the birds feeding as you look upon and smell the fragrant flowers growing in the beautiful gardens. Further information of accommodation in and around Blackbutt please e-mail Nanango Visitor Information Centre
There is no end of artists in Blackbutt. The landscape and wildlife is too tempting to miss. The Bunya Forest Gallery at Bunya Mountains is artist Warren Ansell’s only outlet. Warren like most local artists has donated many of his pieces to be raffled or auctioned off for various charities.
John Spies, famous for his wildlife works has an art academy just outside Blackbutt, appropriately in the middle of the bush; just how John likes it. His work can also be seen hanging in Butt Art, an art gallery in Coulson Street owned and operated by a cooperative of local artists.
In the next month we will be add a Tourism page as well as one devoted to the History of Blackbutt and Benarkin.
Please enjoy your visit and if you would like to know anymore about the website, do not hesitate to send an email to enquiries@blackbutt.net.au
