Burrandowan Picnic Race Club
The Basics
| Type: | Country |
|---|---|
| Region: | South East Queensland Country |
Tags
| Contact: | Carolyn Stone |
| Postal Address: | PO Box 49 Kingaroy 4610 |
| Telephone: | (07) 4164 8147 |
| FAX: | (07) 4164 8147 |
| Email address: | pfarm@bigpond.com |
| Type: | Country |
| Facilities Track: | Bar, luncheon booth, stables, bookmakers, grandstand, BBQ in evening (on open pits), live bands, camping, breakfast. |
| Facilities Town: | Motels, peanut silos, tourist info centre, wineries, golf clubs, RSL. |
| How to get to race track: | Follow signs from Kingaroy and Kumbia. Buses available from Kingaroy (bookings essential). |
| How to get to town: | 3 hours north west of Brisbane, 2 hrs north of Toowoomba. 60km west of Kingaroy. |
| History: | The club began 70 years ago with a handful of interested members. The club raced grass-fed horses that were also used for stock work on a rough track. Interest grew and a permanent track was constructed at the present site in Chahpingah Reserve, which included a school and country nurse facilities near by. The club has grown over the years. Crowds of 4000 people used to attend but numbers gradually dwindled. There is now a renewed interest, much to the delight of current members. Membership has increased. Many new members are most welcome. |
| Racing Information: | 1071AM, 4TAB South Burnett Times, Toowoomba Chronicle |