Known as the “Peanut Capital of Australia” it is Australia's major producer of peanuts as well as navy beans, the dominating peanut silos tower over the skyline. Kingaroy also claims the title "Baked Bean Capital of Australia" with 75% of the country's needs grown in the district.
Kingaroy is home to several quality wineries located both in town and scattered throughout the surrounding countryside. From shiraz to chardonnay, the range is wide and quality is high. This rich agricultural area is producing a host of gourmet delights, including olives and cheeses, to complement the wines and of course peanuts.
Kingaroy caters for special interest shoppers with plenty of arts, crafts and antiques in and around the town.
Spend some time in Kingaroy and visit such attractions as Nature's Gallery, Mount Wooroolin, Apex Park Lookout, "The Peanut Van", Nell's Country Kitchen, and the Bicentennial Museum.
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