Owanyilla is a rural town and locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.

[2] The 20,000-acre (8,100 ha) Mary River Agricultural Reserve was proclaimed circa 1861.

[7] The reserve was a two farm wide strip on the eastern bank of the Mary River, with the northern limit being the junction of Graham's Creek with the Mary and the southern boundary, Myrtle Creek, and included Coopers Plain.

It was well-known throughout the district as the source of the famous Owanyilla ale and porter.

[12] Mr. Muir, of the hotel, was also postmaster, and the Gympie coach stopped to breakfast and change horses there.