The township of Tiaro is located approximately 260km. north of Brisbane within the Wide Bay region of southeast Queensland, Australia, and between the regional centres of Gympie and Maryborough, with close access to Hervey Bay and Fraser Island. Tiaro's climate is sub-tropical giving warm wet summers and mild winters. The Mary river meanders for approximately 65km. through the Shire. Some of the most beautiful sections, like Petrie Park, are located north of Tiaro township, and offer a boat ramp, toilets, BBQ's and camping areas. Tiaro also offers free of charge for two nights, caravan area where visitors have the use of showers and toilets. More details are available from Tiaro's Tourist Information Centre which is located in the old railway station on Mayne Street (Bruce Highway) next to the Tiaro Shire Council Offices. The Bruce Highway, (National Highway Number One), passes through the Shire in a north, south direction. The Tiaro Shire has eleven small but vibrant communities within its borders, being Miva, Glenwood, Gunalda, Curra, Theebine, Tallegalla Estate, Tinnanbar, Gundiah, Bauple, Forest View, and Antigua. Many of these were originally born around the expansion of the rail lines. The area within the Tiaro Shire held three distinct Aboriginal groups, the Dowabara, the Kabi and the Badjala. White settlement in the area began in the 1840's, where several pioneers tried sheep farming. This proved unsuccessful due to dingoes, wet ground conditions, and numerous diseases. Today, Tiaro Shire has a population of approximately 4,800, and boasts a very diverse economic base. The Shire has a wide range of primary production industries which include bananas, mangoes, paw-paws, oranges, macadamia nuts, pineapples, olive groves, a vineyard, and a wide variety of vegetables. Other primary production includes dairy cattle, beef cattle, crayfish farming, forestry, softwood plantations and sugarcane. There are five historic hotels in the Tiaro Shire. These hotels are a fine example of Australian country architecture and many date back to before the turn of the 20th century. The Bauple Museum has recently been established as a result of major donations from residents and businesses, hard work from volunteers and a Centenary grant. The museum is dedicated to the history of Bauple and the surrounding region.

Southern Fraser Coast

Tiaro Map