Our Town
 Kenilworth is a small town, with a population of less than 300, in the beautiful upper Mary Valley Country, behind the Blackall Range and only about one and a half hours drive north of Brisbane. The Mary River flows North from Maleny, through Conondale, Kenilworth, Gympie, Tiaro, Maryborough, and then into the sea opposite Frazer Island.
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The town retains its 1920's atmosphere and, for the visitor, has a surprising amount of interest with a very engaging historical museum and a good range of shops, two art galleries and a cheese, yoghurt and ice-cream factory.
The Kenilworth State Forest, adjacent to the Town, provides excellent opportunities for horse riding, walking and fishing. The area has a wide variety of options for accomodation from basic camping to luxury retreats.
A drive taking in Eumundi, Kenilworth and Maleny will provide a stunning variety of scenery, great opportunities for shopping and a wonderful choice of eateries.
We are fifty minutes from the coast and one and a half hours from Brisbane by car.
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| Our Government Representatives |
Local Councillor Paul Tatton
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- Email me
Tel: 5441 8373 office
0407 161 793 mobile
5441 4718 home
Post: PO Box 265 Nambour 4560 |
Council Office Contact
Tel: 5475 8501
Fax: 5441 8338
Post: Locked Bag 72, Sunshine Coast Mail Centre, Qld 4560 |
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State Member for Nicklin Peter Wellington
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- Email me
Tel: 5447 0234 AH
0408 874 098 mobile
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Electorate Office Contact
Tel: 5441 6933 or 1800 810 819
Fax: 5441 6255
Shop 3, 51 Currie Street,
Nambour 4560 QLD
Post: PO Box 265 Nambour 4560 |
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MP for Fairfax The Hon Alexander Somlyay MP
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- Email me
Tel: (02) 6277 4088
Fax: (02) 6277 2380
Post: PO Box 6022
House of Representatives
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
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Electorate Office Contact
Tel: (07) 5471 6611
Fax: (07) 5471 6620
Toll Free: 1300 301 971
Coolum Beach Office:
Suite 2
5-7 Birtwill Street
Coolum Beach Qld 4573
Post: PO Box 351
Coolum Beach Qld 4573 |
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MP for Fisher The Hon Peter Slipper MP
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- Email me
Tel: (02) 6277 4975
Fax: (02) 6277 8514
Post: PO Box 6022
House of Representatives
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
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Electorate Office Contact
Tel: (07)
5444 4888
Fax: (07)
5452 6655
Toll Free: 1300 301 981
Maroochydore Office:
Shop 10a/10b Cartwright Centre
138 Point Cartwright Road
Buddina Qld 4575
Post: PO Box 1224
Buddina Qld 4575 |
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KENILWORTH VILLAGE RADIO on 88FM was established for the benefit of Kenilworth visitors and local businesses. The station provides 24 hour a day 7 days a week information about the area and the businesses located at Kenilworth. Thousands of visitors stay or pass through Kenilworth every month with a particularly large number choosing to stay during long weekend and holiday periods. Kenilworth Village Radio helps visitors find somewhere to eat, get supplies, find fuel, emergency repairs, entertainment or to learn more about the area.
See our press release
www.localvillagemedia.com.au
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JUKEBOX
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MARY RIVER CONSERVATION - POST TRAVESTON DAM RECONSTRUCTION
PLANNING FOR KENILWORTH RIVER RENOVATION
 During local meetings at the river on 17th July 2010, Sunshine Coast Regional Council Officers presented concept plans for Isaac Moore Park and the Charles Street River Park, based on suggestions received at previous public meetings. Discussion of the Charles Street plan centered on including a shelter and picnic table, a grassed walking track, unobtrusive car parking and limitations on vehicular access. A questionnaire was provided for residents to return comments and further suggestions. Council has funding this year for initial work only. Further development may require grant funding to be sourced.
Download the Isaac More Park Concept Plan from here (PDF file).
Email your comments/suggestions to Council here.
The Charles Street River Park Concept Plan will be accessible here shortly.
Mary Valley Action Group website: maryvalleyrenewal.org
See the preliminary Mary Valley Community Action Plan.
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ROAD CLOSURE
 On 29th April a major rock fall occurred on the Mapleton-Kenilworth (Obi Obi) Road, about 15km from Mapleton and 6km from Kenilworth. The road is currently closed but clearance and rock face stabilization is in process. Fortunately a detour is available - From the Mapleton direction a detour takes you via Hunsley road (unsurfaced) and Coolabine Road back onto the Obi Obi Road near Kenilworth. This adds about 2 kilometres to the journey.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads will be providing updates on the 131940 hotline and via the web at www.131940.qld.gov.au.
Alternative routes to Kenilworth are through Maleny on the Maleny-Kenilworth Road, through Eumundi on the Eumundi-Kenilworth Road and from Gympie on the Mary Valley Road and Kenilworth-Brooloo Road.
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FLEXILINK TAXI/BUS SERVICE Kenilworth - Mapleton (Current arrangements)
Operated on a pre-booked basis,
phone 1300 511 163.
Three return trips per day, Monday to Saturday.
In most cases, connecting with existing scheduled public transport services for onward journeys.
Travel is along a designated route (commuters have to meet the vehicle along this route).
You must book your seat two hours ahead of departure.
If there are no bookings, a vehicle will not be dispatched.
If you require a wheelchair accessible vehicle please advise the operator at the time of booking.
Fares - Adult $2.00 per single trip, child or concession $1.00 per single trip.
See full details and timetable.
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