Gayndah is a town and Local Government Area located on the Burnett River in Queensland, Australia. It is 366 kilometres north of the state capital, Brisbane, and 145 kilometres west of the regional city of Maryborough. The Burnett Highway passes through the town. Gayndah is the administrative and major population centre of the Gayndah Shire, which has a population of 2909 persons (ABS estimate 2003). Local Government Area (abbreviated LGA) is a term used in Australia (and especially by the Australian Bureau of Statistics) to refer to areas controlled by each individual Local Government. ... A river in central Queensland, Australia that flows into the Pacific close to Bundaberg. ... Motto: Audax at Fidelis (Bold but Faithful) Nickname: Sunshine State/Smart State Other Australian states and territories Capital Brisbane Government Governor Premier Const. ... This article is about the Australian city. ... The city of Maryborough is located on the Mary River in South East Queensland, Australia, approximately 300 kilometres north of the state capital, Brisbane. ... The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is the Australian government agency that collects and publishes statistical information about Australia. ...

Exploration of the Gayndah area began in 1843. The first European settlers arrived in 1848, and the town was established in the following year. Agriculture and grazing have been the dominant industries of the area. The town is now the centre of Queenslands largest citrus growing area. The Gayndah Orange Festival is held every two years to celebrate this industry. 1843 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1848 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ...