Childers lies at the junction of the Bruce and Isis Highways, and is perched on a ridge overlooking hectares of sugar cane amongst rich red, volcanic soil. The town has been classified a National Trust town, and rightly so with various colonial buildings amongst the large, shady leopard trees lining the main street (Bruce Hwy). Childers also has had a sad history, with much of the town destroyed in a fire in 1902 and (subsequent re-building has resulted in a wide variety of architectural designs) also subject to arson in 2000 when the Central Hotel was burnt down. Despite this, the town is a beautiful, warm place to visit - often bustling on weekends with the plethora of shops and activity.

Population: 1,700
State: Queensland
Name Origin: Named after Hugh Childers, a member of the House of Commons in England during the 1800's
Pronunciation: Chil-dz
Postcode: 4660
Local Government: Isis Shire Council
Location: 308km north of Brisbane, 53km south of Bundaberg
Main Roads: Bruce Highway , Isis Highway  
Main Watercourses: None
Radio Stations (Music): Rebel FM (106.7), Hitz FM (93.1), Sea FM (93.9 & 101.9), Mix FM (103.5), Triple J (99.3) 

Photos from Childers (Click on thumbnail for full sized image):
 

	Churchill Street, looking west (Bruce Hwy) in Childers (2004).
	Looking east along Churchill Street, Childers (2004).
	Heading north-west on Churchill St (Bruce Hwy), approaching Broadhurst St, Childers (2002).
	Looking south-east along Churchill Street approaching the Broadhurst St junction,, Childers (2004).
	Looking east along Broadhurst St, Childers (2006).
	Thompson Road, looking south from Broadhurst St, Childers (2006).
	Parkland abutting the Bruce Hwy, Childers (2006).
	Scenery about 10km west of Childers, just off Trevors Road, Isis Central (2007).
	Typical red soils that are common around Childers (2007).
	Looking south over typical countryside surrounding Childers (2002).

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