Download coordinates as: Canungra /kəˈnʌŋɡrə/[2] is a rural town and locality in the Scenic Rim Region of South East Queensland, Australia.

The slopes around Canungra are steep and forested, with some cleared farmlands and rural homes in the flatter valley areas.

[9] Canungera Upper Provisional School opened on 21 January 1889 for the children of settlers and sawmill workers.

In 1962, the school relocated to its present location, which was formerly occupied by the Franklin sawmill and the Canunga railway station and rail yards.

Some of these lots were located to the west of Canungra Creek from the immediate south-west of the town through to the north almost to Benobble railway station.

The bulk of the farm lots were to the west of Canungra Creek extending south of the town but bounded to the east by Coomera River.

[23] On Sunday 12 November 1933, Archbishop James Duhig laid the foundation stone for St Mary Margaret's Catholic Church, following a fund-raising campaign that commenced in 1929.

[24][25][26][27][28] On 18 October 1936, St Luke's Church of England was officially opened and dedicated by Archbishop William Wand.

[30][31] The Honour Board at the School of Arts Hall was unveiled by the Queensland Governor, Sir Matthew Nathan, on 17 June 1922.

[33] On 25 April 1938, the Canungra War Memorial was unveiled by Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Fassifern, Adolph Gustav Muller.

[25][37][38][39][40] In 2005, the local Post Office released a special limited-release frank featuring Canungra and the boobook owl.

[1] Canungra has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: The town is home to a small but growing wine industry.

[44] Cangungra's economy depends on tourism, being a popular destination for short drives from the Gold Coast and Brisbane.

Canungra is nestled in the middle of the four major tourist destinations, and is the gateway to the Gold Coast hinterland; Mount Tamborine, Lamington National Park, O'Reilly's Guesthouse and Binna Burra Lodge.

The township is also a meeting place for motor bike club rides, hang gliders, paragliders, birdwatchers and bushwalkers who visit the area annually to take advantage of what the Canungra Valley has to offer.

[56] Current opening hours and services can be found at the Scenic Rim Regional Council website.