All about St Lawrence

St Lawrence is one of the oldest towns on the coast and its character is firmly linked to its historical beginnings which are still evident today.

  • Visit the historic, heritage listed Anglican Church, built in 1898.
  • Visit St Lawrence Cemetery, the cemetery has many graves dating back to the mid-1800s.  A grave register is held at the Council office and library. 
  • Discover the St Lawrence Wetlands and its abundance of birdlife. The wetlands’ depth varies, being at its highest between January and April, and lowest between September and November. 
  • Camp at the St Lawrence Recreation Grounds with views of the wetlands for a few nights. 
  • Drive up the Connors Range to Schneider’s Inn Lookout to experience panoramic views of the wetlands, coastline and islands which are not recommended for caravans. 
  • Find out more about St Lawrence

Getting to St Lawrence

St Lawrence is about 155km south of Mackay, 177km north of Rockhampton and 6km east of the Bruce Highway. The wetlands, freshwater fish habitats and abundant bird life are the major attractions for many visitors and locals to the St Lawrence area.

The 6.5km sealed St Lawrence Connection Road is accessible for all vehicle types, and the 6.4km, all dirt, unsealed St Lawrence North Road also accessible for all vehicles. Both roads are via the Bruce Highway. Please look out for our local kangaroos and other wildlife that inhabit our beautiful region. The main events will be staged at two venues: St Lawrence Recreation Grounds and St Lawrence Sports Grounds. A few activities also take place around town.

You can use our courtesy bus service to get around, but it’s a short walk to anywhere in town. No visit to St Lawrence is complete without a visit to the St Lawrence Hotel or St Lawrence Bowls Club to meet the locals and have a yarn or two!

Town Centre

Fossey’s Store - Takeaways, milk, bread, jams, pickles, cake, biscuits, ice-cream, fuel, gas and general groceries. Open 7am - 5pm Sunday to Friday & Saturday 7am - late. EFTPOS facilities. Phone: 49569138.

St Lawrence Hotel - Hotel bar and pub meals. Open 10am - late 7 days a week. EFTPOS facilities. Phone: 49569165.

St Lawrence Bowls Club - Barefoot Bowls, Croquet and Skittles | sausage sizzle, bar, children’s playground, baby change table. No EFTPOS. Phone: 0435079854

St Lawrence Post Office – Open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays – 10.00 am 5pm Closed Wednesdays. Post office and bank@post facilities and convenient store. Phone: 49569105

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