Rum iconic for Queensland
Rum, opera singer lead Wide Bay Burnett’s icons
An opera singer and rum are amongst some of the Wide Bay Burnett region’s attractions that have been named Queensland’s top icons.
More than 30,000 people voted for Queensland’s top 150 icons to celebrate the state’s 150th birthday.
The list places icons in 10 major categories.
Fraser Island came in at number two in the natural icon section.
Bundaberg’s opera singer Gladys Moncrieff was recognised as an influential artist.
The Bundaberg Rum Distillery was named as a top location, while the Bundy rum and bear were recognised as typically Queensland.
Gympie’s Country Music Muster got the gong as an iconic event and festival.
The macadamia nut and cane fields were named typically Queensland and the dingo fence was recognised as an invention that Queenslanders have pioneered.