Wondai


Wondai is a rural town and locality in the South Burnett Region of Queensland, Australia. The town is located to the south of the Bunya Highway, north west of the state capital, Brisbane.

History

The name Wondai is believed to be an aboriginal word from the Wakawaka language derived from either watya meaning dingo or wandar meaning nape of the neck.
Wondai was first settled in the 1850s and closer settlement took place in the early 1900s.
Important industries include beef, dairy, grains and duboisia, used in the production of the antispasmodic drug butylscopolamine. Growing in importance is the wine industry.
Attractions in Wondai include Boondooma Dam, an artificial lake formed by the damming of the Boyne River.
Wondai was also home to the legendary pacer Wondai's Mate.
At the, Wondai had a population of 1,402.
In the 2011 census, Wondai had a population of 2,127 people.

Amenities

The South Burnett Regional Council operates a library in Wondai. The Wondai library building opened in 1962 and is located at 78 Mackenzie Street.
The Wondai branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at 86 McKenzie Street.

Heritage listings

Wondai has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
Notable people from Wondai include