Yarraman, a small town located at the junction of the D'Aguilar and New England Highways, lies in the centre of the thriving South Burnett region of Queensland. Established in the 1890's, the town is set on the side of rich valley producing timber, beef, dairy goods and various grains and nuts and is an important stop for motorists due to its key geographical position. In the area are the Heritage House (museum featuring various arts/crafts - located within Yarraman), the Tarong Power Station (15km north-west), the Maidenwell National Park (18km west) with various forestry walks and local drives which offer some spectacular scenery.

Population: 1,200
State: Queensland
Postcode: 4614
Local Government: Rosalie Shire Council
Location: 165km north-west of Brisbane
Main Watercourses: None
Main Roads: D'Aguilar Highway , New England Highway 
Radio Stations (Music): C FM (100.7), Triple J (104.1) 

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

	Southern entrance to Yarraman on the New England Highway (2006).
	Overlooking Yarraman from the south-eastern entrance to town (D'Aguilar Hwy) (2004).
	The New England Highway, heading north-east into Yarraman (2006).
	The D'Aguilar Highway heading south in Yarraman approaching the New England Hwy turnoff (2004).

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