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The Mary Valley Rattler
Ride the historic "Valley Rattler" steam train to Imbil and back.
See the glorious Mary Valley on this nostalgic train ride.
www.thevalleyrattler.com/ |
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Kandanga Tourist Information Centre Find out what's on, where to go and what to do in the Mary Valley. Local arts and crafts available. Call in and say hi! Phone (07) 54884605 |
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Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum
See artifacts of the 1867 gold discovery.
www.goldmuseum.spiderweb.com.au/
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Wood Works Forestry and Timber Museum
View the timber industry of yesteryear.
www.qm.qld.gov.au/campuses/woodworks.asp
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Gympie Pubs
Explore the historic town and pubs of Gympie.
www.gdaypubs.com.au/Gympie/GympieAE/GympieAE.html |
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Amamoor State Forest Parks
Have a picnic and watch the platypus at play at Amama or take a bush walk at Cedar Grove and view the large Cedar trees.
www.epa.qld.gov.au/projects/park/index.cgi?parkid=3 |
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Mary Valley Adventure Trail Riding Gympie
Guided Horse Riding Tours through Queensland's rainforest and farmland in the Noosa Hinterland's scenic Mary Valley. www.adventuretrails.com.au/
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Mothar Mountain
Swim in the spectacular rock pools or go for a short walk through the cool moist forest.
www.epa.qld.gov.au/projects/park/index.cgi?parkid=227 |
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Deep Creek Gold Fossicking Area
Visitors can fossick for gold using the basic implements of pan, pick and shovel.
www.nrw.qld.gov.au/mines/fossicking/pdf/deep_creek.pdf |
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Lake Borumba
The perfect spot for picnics, barbecues, swimming, fishing, boating, water skiing and camping.
www.maryvalley.com.au/leisure/lake_borumba.htm
Borumba Dam
www.maryvalley.com.au/leisure/lake_borumba.htm |
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The Noosa Everglades Boat Cruise and Coloured Sands safari
Cruise the magical tranquil river systems of Noosa with lunch included, or take a safari to the famous Coloured Sands.
www.beyondnoosa.com.au/ |
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Noosa National Park
Explore this wild coastline jutting into the ocean along five tracks ranging from one klm to eight klm and catering to all fitness levels.
www.epa.qld.gov.au/projects/park/index.cgi?parkid=53 |
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Kenilworth Cheese Factory
Taste delicious cheeses and enjoy generous ice creams. Open 9.00am - 4.00pm Mon - Fri 10.30am - 3.30pm Sat, Sun and public holidays.
www.coolum.com.au/display_listing.asp?id=576&catid=229 |
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Rainbow Beach
See the amazing coloured sands.
www.rainbowbeach.info/ |
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Rainbow Beach skydive
Skydive at Rainbow Beach. Check out the awesome views over Fraser Island, Double Island Point and the spectacular Coloured Sands.
www.skydiverainbowbeach.com/ |
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Feed the dolphins Tin Can Bay
www.tincanbaytourism.org.au |
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Fraser Island
Fraser island is a place of exceptional beauty and is the largest sand island in the world, with its long white beaches flanked by strikingly coloured sand cliffs, and over 100 freshwater lakes. Ancient rainforests grow in sand along the banks of fast-flowing, crystal-clear creeks.
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Maleny / Montville
Visit the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast and enjoy the views of the Blackall Range. Maleny and Montville offer arts and crafts as well as plenty of restaurants and coffee shops.
Maleny market, Sun 8am - 2pm in the Community Centre. |
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Australia Zoo
Visit Australia Zoo, the home of the late Steve Irwin, the 'Croc Hunter'. An interactive, informative and fun day for the whole family.
www.australiazoo.com.au/ |
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Underwater World
Visit the largest tropical oceanarium in the southern hemisphere, where you will have the ideal opportunity to see the wonders of the Barrier Reef without getting wet!
www.underwaterworld.com.au/ |
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Forest Glen Sanctuary
Drive through natural bush land and hand feed hundreds of free-roaming deer and Australian native animals.
Phone (07) 5445 1274 |
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Ettamogah Pub
Bruce Highway. Stop and enjoy a local beer at an Aussie pub.
www.ettamogah.com/ |
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The Big Pineapple
Nambour. Ride on the sugar cane train and see over 100 varieties of plants and fruits growing.
http://www.totaltravel.com.au/travel/qld/
sunshinecoast/nambour/attractions/amusement/big-pineapple |
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The Ginger Factory
Free to enter, and then pay per attraction, watch crystallised ginger being made, take a tasting tour, or just enjoy the exquisite shops.
http://www.gingerfactory.com.au/GingerFactory/Index.html
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Car Hire from Maroochydore and Brisbane airports
http://www.bargainwheels.com.au/
http://www.carhire.com.au/
http://www.budget.com.au/
http://www.diycarhire.com.au/ |
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Heritage Walk through Gympie buildings dating back to 1868.
www.cooloola.org.au/ |