📍Eidsvold, Queensland Visitor Guide To The 11 Best Things To Do. (2024.)

WANT TO KNOW THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN EIDSVOLD, QUEENSLAND?

At the centre of the beautiful North Burnett region of Queensland lies Eidsvold, a quiet rural town and a waypoint on one of the country’s most picturesque inland touring routes, Australia’s Country Way, connecting the NSW breathtaking capital, Sydney to the stunning coastal destination of Rockhampton.

While first glance indicates that there isn’t much to this sleepy urban centre, there are a few things worth stopping for as I discovered road-tripping throughout the region.

👉 My top 3 picks for what to do in Eidsvold:

Spend the night at Tolderooden Conservation Park.
Enjoy water sports at Wuruma Dam.
Hike the geographically unique Auburn River National Park.

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Best Things To Do In Eidsvold, QLD.

1. Walk, Cook & Camp At The Nearby Nature Reserve.
Tolderodden Conservation Park.

Out this way, the drive between towns, sights and attractions is a considerable distance, so a great natural setting stretch your legs, and have a bite to eat is at Tolderodden Conservation Park. Located 7km west along the Eidsvold-Theodore Road, this lovely reserve is the perfect spot to unwind and have a break from riding in the car for extended periods.

Go for a walk along the 700m walking trail to enjoy views of the countryside and get the blood pumping again. Alternatively, use one of the numerous picnic tables (some sheltered), to chow down on some snacks while enjoying a relaxing sit down outside, or cook up a storm with one of the woodfire BBQs available for use.

There are even fire rings to keep warm at night as this beautiful place isn’t just a beautiful day-use area, but a fantastic camping area for travellers looking for an affordable place to spend the night while road-tripping through the region. (Book sites with Queensland Parks.)

Trees covered in fog along the Tolderodden walking track. — The Tolderodden Walking Track.

A car with a kayak at the Tolderodden Camping Area. — The camping area has plenty of flat sites.

2. Delve Into The Past.
Eidsvold Historical Complex. – $.

For those who enjoy glimpses into the past, the Eidsvold Historical Complex is a fascinating way to reconnect with the past through the museum’s buildings, structures, vehicles and artefacts that display the town’s rich cultural heritage.

Roam the grounds and explore the historically significant buildings showcasing the lifestyle of long-gone residents such as the Knockbreak Homestead, a remarkable example of a pioneer slab hut, the wooden Clonave railway station and the vintage Old Bottle Shop, along with many industrial tools, equipment and machinery from local industries, the rustic train carriages, classic cars ad ambulances, and so much more from yesteryear at this beautifully maintained museum.

Note: Just outside the museum is another piece of the town’s history, Alice Maslen’s Hitching Rail. Although the use of horses as the primary mode of transport has long since been set aside for the conveniences of motor cars, this rail was only installed as recently as 1980, for this particular resident as she still preferred to come to town on horse, and this was where she could keep it while she ran her errands, a modern-day throwback to the 19th century.

The Knockbreak Homestead, a windmill and heritage bridge, at the Eidsvold Heritage Complex. — Explore the old buildings at the Heritage Complex.

A rusted old ute and under the shelter of the storage shed with the Clonave Railway Station in the background at the Eidsvold Heritage Complex. — And the old vehicles and artefacts.

3. Learn About The Ways Of The Bush.
RM Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre. – $.

One of the other attractions in Eidsvold is the RM Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre. Although it doubles as the town’s Visitor Information Centre, it costs a blue note to see the tiny museum, which I don’t think is worth the cost for entry, but it showcases the former local resident and famous bootmaking entrepreneur, RM Williams, and his story through displays and videos highlighting how he shaped Australia’s rural way of life and went on to develop one of the country’s most famous shoes. Over on the other side is a photographic history of the region.

The Fence of Fame outside the RM Williams Bush Learning Centre. — The RM Williams Bush Learning Centre is also the town’s information centre.

Inside the museum section of the RM Williams Bush Learning Centre. — This showcases most of the size of the museum about RM Williams.

4. Homestead Eidsvold. AKA Archer Homestead.

Another place of interest that makes stopping in Eidsvold worthwhile is the Archer Homestead, one of the town’s most important buildings. This remarkably preserved heritage site has stood virtually unchanged for well over 160 years having been built in 1848 by Thomas Archer and takes visitors back in time for a vivid insight into what life was like in the region for early European settlers during Australia’s colonial days with its original decor and artefacts.

It’s a fascinating place to explore, however, it is important to note that it is not available for walk-in visitation, and must have a prior booking to see this relic of old-world Australiana.

Best Places To Visit Near Eidsvold.

Wuruma Dam.

5. Head Out On The Water.

One of the most unmissable places to visit in Eidsvold’s vicinity is undoubtedly Wuruma Dam. This picturesque place located 40km northeast of town is a fantastic place to change up the scenery and swap driving for a different kind of activity. As there are no restrictions on what types of vessels are permitted for use, the lake offers those packing plenty of incredible water-based experiences that provide opportunities for unforgettable memories.

Whether it is peaceful activities like boating, sailing or paddling, or something that gets the adrenaline pumping like jet skiing, wakeboarding, waterskiing or tubing, there is no end to the fun you can have at this gorgeous reservoir provided you bring the equipment.

On land, the dam wall provides a gorgeous viewpoint overlooking its structural engineering, staddled by the tranquil scenery of the impounded Nogo Creek on one side and the free-flowing remains of it on the other side, making it a lovely place to appreciate the serenity. (But, it was smelly when I went. Hopefully, that was a one-off.)

The reservoir also has picnic tables at the northern day-use area., but the area is overgrown and the road doesn’t look suitable for conventional two-wheel drives, even though the road to the boat ramp is, however, near the dam wall, there is maintained grassy areas for traditional blanket picnics.

A red and orange kayak on the banks of Wuruma Dam with a gorgeous sunset happening. — Kayaking is a fantastic way to see the lake.

A wedge tail eagle sits atop a naked tree branch. — And a wedge-tail eagle.

Two cormorants standing on a tree in Wuruma Lake. — Two cormorants I got close to paddling.

A woman overlooking the Wuruma Dam wall. — The view from the dam wall is pretty.

6. Camp Lakeside For Free!

The greatest thing about Lake Wuruma isn’t that it’s a beautiful reservoir exclusively for day use, but it is also one of North Burnett’s best free campsites! Better yet, it doesn’t require pre-booking. Just rock up and pick one of the 40+ grassy sites near the dam wall and BOOM! You can enjoy a night under the stars just like that, like the good old days. Tents, campervans, motorhomes, cars towing caravans, camper trailers and boats, every type of camping set-up are permissible to stay provided it fits within the spacious allotments.

This is the perfect set-up for spontaneous overnight adventures or those on extended road trips who don’t know where they are going to be when, and prefer not to have a set schedule, just going at their own pace. However, word to the wise, get there early, because at a gem like this, the spaces can get filled quickly. I was there on a weekday and it was like 60% occupied at 2 pm, so weekends and public holidays are bound to be more hectic.

Note: Take earplugs, especially if staying in a tent. While most people were quiet and kept to themselves, one lot was very loud and inconsiderate with their music and talking.

Auburn River National Park.

7. Explore A Unique River Landscape.

For those craving rugged landscapes and visually rewarding hikes, Auburn River National Park just past the town of Mundubbera is a natural treasure and an outstanding hidden gem thanks to its incredibly unique geography. What makes this place so special is the way the slab of soft-pink granodiorite was forced up to the surface millions of years ago and continuously eroded in the millenniums since turning this stretch of river into the magnificent boulder-strewn scenery it is today.

Three walking trails capitalise on this striking terrain with the 1.5km return Riverbed & Rockpool walk being my favourite, taking hikers down into the gorge to see this breathing geological wonder up close.

The spectacular rocky river landscape of Auburn River National Park — The Riverbed & Rockpool walk.

Looking down at the rocky Auburn River from the lookout at the end of the Gorge Top Walk — The view from the Gorge Top Walk.

8. Spend The Night At The Camping Area.

To appreciate the beauty and serenity of the landscapes, Auburn River National Park also has 5 rustic campsites for people to further immerse themselves in nature. This affordable getaway is a fantastic way for travellers to reconnect with the environment and make the most of this unforgettable place.

What I loved the most about staying here for two nights is that the campground is within walking distance of the day-use area, which has the trail heads for all the walks, so I never needed to move my car for the duration of my visit. It was also great to be there first thing in the morning so I could hike the tracks before anyone else got to them and appreciate the tranquil golden hour beauty of the landscape.

A tent in the dark at the campground at Auburn River National Park — Camping is a great way to reconnect with nature

Eidsvold Attractions Map.

Accommodation: Where To Stay In Eidsvold, QLD.

Budget: Wuruma Dam (Camping), Toldrodden Camping Area, Auburn River Camping Area.

Conclusion: What To Do In Eidsvold Visitor Guide.

With a beautiful conservation park nearby and a national park and lake with free camping a little further away, Eidsvold, Queensland is well worth stopping for a few days to discover.