Mundubbera (/mʌnˈdʌbərə/ mun-DUB-ər-ə)[2] is a rural town and a locality in the North Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia.

[1] Mundubbera is the self-proclaimed "Citrus Capital of Queensland", although this is disputed by the neighbouring (and rival) town of Gayndah.

The Mundubbera district is bounded on the east by the Binjour Plateau and on the south and west by the Burnett River.

Devonian and Carboniferous sediments are incorporated into the late or post-Permian folds which affect the Yarrol Basin.

It is believed to be an Aboriginal word, possibly from the Kabi language, meaning sharp ridges or climbing steps cut in a tree.

[3] It has also been suggested it may mean meeting place of the waters referring to the confluence of the Burnett, Auburn and Boyne rivers just upstream from Mundubbera.

[3] Closer settlement, involving migrants from Germany, Britain and the Netherlands, did not take place until the early 1900s and the town was established in its existing site prior to World War I. Mundubbera Post Office opened by 1 July 1912 (a receiving office had been open from 1911).

[22] On 11 November 1995, members of the RSL planted a Lone Pine war memorial tree from a seedling whose lineage links back to Gallipoli.

The major agricultural activities in Mundubbera are cattle grazing and, in the irrigated areas, fruit growing.

[citation needed] During the fruit picking seasons Mundubbera can double in size as many itinerant workers and backpackers from around the world come to the town looking for work on the orchards.

These insects that act as a biological control for common fruit pests, reducing chemical insecticide use.

[28] Commercial activity is limited and consists mainly of small businesses supporting local residents and farmers.

[citation needed] The town is about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) south of the intersection of the Burnett Highway and the Mundubbera–Durong Road.

The Burnett Highway links Mundubbera with Gayndah and Goomeri to the east; and Eidsvold, Monto and Biloela to the north.

[29] In 2012 the Queensland Government under the Premiership of Campbell Newman announced that the railway line would no longer be looked after.

[41] The Apex Ski area, 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from Jones Weir along Coonambula Road, is a popular recreation facility.

North Burnett Regional Council own and manage the boat ramp, facilities and recreation areas located approx.

Some attractions include: Mundubbera hosts a popular seven-a-side cricket tournament in February each year.

[citation needed][55] The Mundubbera Bullarama committee runs an annual Rodeo in September, which attracts bull riders from around Queensland.