Nikenbah is a small suburban town located in the local government area of the Fraser Coast Region in the state of Queensland. Historical records show that the first signs of settlement activity took place in Nikenbah and surrounding areas in the 1860s. Coal mining was a pioneer industry during that time, but other sources of livelihood then included agriculture, timber-getting and grazing. The suburb is within the Northern Hinterland district, which has several major features and landmarks such as the Vernon State Forest, Howard Skate Park, Dundowran Equestrian Park, Wongi State Forest, the Burrum River, Vernon Conservation Park, Lake Lenthall, Hervey Bay Go Kart Track, Wongi Waterholes and the Burrum District Museum. Local businesses...
Nikenbah is a small suburban town located in the local government area of the Fraser Coast Region in the state of Queensland. Historical records show that the first signs of settlement activity took place in Nikenbah and surrounding areas in the 1860s. Coal mining was a pioneer industry during that time, but other sources of livelihood then included agriculture, timber-getting
Nikenbah is a small suburban town located in the local government area of the Fraser Coast Region in the state of Queensland. Historical records show that the first signs of settlement activity took place in Nikenbah and surrounding areas in the 1860s. Coal mining was a pioneer industry during that time, but other sources of livelihood then included agriculture, timber-getting and grazing. The suburb is within the Northern Hinterland district, which has several major features and landmarks such as the Vernon State Forest, Howard Skate Park, Dundowran Equestrian Park, Wongi State Forest, the Burrum River, Vernon Conservation Park, Lake Lenthall, Hervey Bay Go Kart Track, Wongi Waterholes and the Burrum District Museum. Local businesses and services in Nikenbah also include building contractors and agricultural machinery.