HISTORICAL SITES AND HERITAGE LOCATIONS BENARKIN NORTH

Benarkin is a small timber town located off the D'Aguilar Highway, just shy of three and a half kilometres from Blackbutt. Benarkin has a general store and a population of around 200 residents (the rest area at First Settlers Park is a popular overnight stop for travellers). You can also access Benarkin State Forest on the Blackbutt Range. With majestic hoop pines rising above dense subtropical rainforest. Pines planted in the 1920s thrive near blue gum and ironbark forests. The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail which follows the old Brisbane Valley rail line is suitable for horses, walkers or cyclists and is easily accessible from Benarkin....