Benarkin is a rural town and locality in the South Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia.

[1] Benarkin is located on the Balfour Range approximately 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) east of Blackbutt and is by-passed by the D'Aguilar Highway.

[5] The current locality name of Benarkin takes its name from ''Benarqui'' from the Dungibara language which refers to the blackbutt tree (Eucalyptus pilularis) which are common in the district.

[13] On 11 November 1996, a memorial was established to jointly commemorate the soldiers who took part in the Battle of Hill 60 at Gallipoli in World War I and the pioneer forestry workers of the district.

[22] The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail passes through Benarkin, following the route of the former railway line.