Sharon: River Landscape, Farm and Railway History

The Burnett Downs River Walk follows a section of the Burnett River near Sharon. Other specific points of interest for planning your trip include the railway bridge over Splitters Creek, Splitters Farm and nearby Sharon Gorge. Nature, railway history and a farm visit offer different local themes to choose from.

Walking and Birdlife

The walk is 1.5 kilometres long; the round trip is about 3 kilometres. These two figures answer different planning questions: the first is the length of the walk, while the second is the approximate total distance if you walk back. This lets you tailor the length of your outing depending on whether you include only the walk or the return trip as well. There are many birds along the walk, including bush birds and waders that fish in the river early in the morning or in the afternoon. If birdwatching is a particular interest, you can take into account the note about the time of day when waders fish.

Railway History at Splitters Creek

The railway bridge over Splitters Creek in Sharon was completed in 1880 as part of the Mount Perry Railway. The year of completion places the structure in its historical context, while its connection to the Mount Perry Railway makes that context specific. For travellers interested in transport and engineering history as well as river landscapes, the bridge offers a distinct point of interest. Its theme differs from that of the River Walk, where the river and its birdlife take centre stage.

Splitters Farm: History and Tours

Splitters Farm is located at 205 Blairs Road, Sharon, Queensland 4670. Check your directions before setting out. The farm began in 2017 as a safe refuge and sanctuary for rescued farm animals that had been neglected or mistreated, or whose owners’ circumstances had changed. This origin story connects the farm with animal rescue and protection. Guided tours include collecting eggs and tasting honey. If these activities are important to your visit, check before you travel whether they are currently offered. The walk provides a distance, while the farm tours offer specific activities. This makes it easier to weigh up a walk against a guided activity.

River Landscape Nearby

Sharon Gorge is four kilometres farther along the road, making it close to Sharon. There, rainforest, ferns, palms and orchids line the banks of the Burnett River. The nature focus differs from that of the River Walk: there are many birds along the walk, while the riverside vegetation stands out at Sharon Gorge. When planning your trip, you can therefore choose between birdlife along the walk and plants on the gorge’s riverbanks.

For the broader travel overview: Bundaberg Region.