BIGGENDEN
For those that seek diversions from
the main highways, then a trip to Biggenden is in that space. To visit
Biggenden requires, if heading north a significant detour. Biggenden
is truly a remote town. East/West travelers perhaps a little less so.
But the traveler from Gympie on route to Biggenden is going to travel
on 60k’s of lonely road. 
Biggenden was founded in
1889 as a service centre to the short-lived gold rush towns of
Paradise and Shamrock; and for coach passengers travelling west from
Maryborough. The township, including the intriguingly named Live
and Let Live Inn, moved to a new location alongside the railway
station when the rail line arrived in 1891.
Biggenden has the Mount Walsh National
Park as a permanent backdrop. 
Primary production is the
most significant industry in the area with beef and dairy cattle being
predominant.
The area is also rich in
minerals. Biggenden Mine is located eight kilometres out of town off
Ban Ban Springs Road. Gold and other minerals are being extracted from
the mine.
The Biggenden Museum has
that great mountain backdrop and if open be sure to get the heritage
of the town. The Doll Museum
is
on the Eastern exit from town. 
The War Memorial is located
a little off centre from the town.
All church denominations
are represented at Biggenden.   
There are two remaining
hotels, both of which have good profile. 
Biggenden is certainly is
certainly remote. If you have the time makes the detour. At a minimum
the locals will greet you with warmth.
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