2 incorporates a working house to the south of its elevator tower. Kingaroy Peanut Silos: Photo opportunity - See 27 traveler reviews, 4 candid photos, and great deals for Kingaroy, Australia, at Tripadvisor. After the arrival of the railway Kingaroy quickly developed as a service centre with the establishment of commercial premises such as shops and hotels. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Make sure to take a peek inside Shop 38, a sales space for more than 40 talented artists and crafters from the region. [1], The second block (No. These large structures dominate the skyline of Kingaroy and the surrounding landscape. You can't miss them, they are a focal point of the town and a real piece of Queensland history. READ MORE ABOUT PCA OUR PRODUCTS RECIPES FOR KIDS FOR FARMERS Dont leave town without trying their freshly roasted and flovoured peanuts. Peanut Board chairman MJ AcAllister said that Kingaroy and the South Burnett had done credit to itself. Mountains (the other being Maidenwell in adjoining Nanango Shire) and into one of the twin hubs of the South Burnett's rapidly-expanding wine 131 Haly St, Kingaroy QLD 4610, Australia, Create an itinerary including Kingaroy Peanut Silos, A full day by day itinerary based on your preferences, Choose from the best hotels and activities. What's the Easiest Plant to Grow in Brisbane? [1], The industry continued to develop steadily with regulation by government and growers alike. [2] Conducting both of these ceremonies on the same day symbolically expressed the Shire's confidence and its progress since formation, while acknowledging its dependence on agriculture to deliver its future prosperity. Standing tall above the Kingaroy skyline these 42 metres (138ft) high silos dominate the townscape and the landscape of the South Burnett as a landmark visible from great distances. [1], This strategy involved transforming the crop into a marketable condition to supply quality lines and deliver the product throughout the year as the market required it. The staff are volunteers with a real love for their home, and a depth of knowledge that comes from it. The loan for the construction of both silos was guaranteed by the Queensland Government. Elevated loading/despatch platforms sheltered by suspended steel framed awnings stand to the base of tconverthe elevator towers to Silos Nos 3 and 4 and to the east and south sides of the working house to Silo No. It was designed by Thomas Robinson & Son and Macdonald Wagner Consulting Engineers and built in 1938 by Kell & Rigby. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher.