Top Things to do in Gympie Region
10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Gympie Region That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Gympie Region, Australia including Carlo Sand Blow, Rainbow Beach Helicopters, Epic Ocean Adventures, Mary Valley Rattler, Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum, Woodworks Museum & Interpretive Centre, Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area, Poona Lake, Farmer and Sun, Cooloola Berries.
Restaurants in Gympie Region
1. Carlo Sand Blow
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 647 reviews
Reviewed By lizziebeth75 - Wellington Point, Australia
An easy walk; some stairs (handy tip: take a water bottle) and then rewarded with spectacular views of the amazing sandblow. Kids: Take your boogie board if you want the thrill of riding down the sand dune. Great little adventure for families for an hour or two. Beautiful to watch the sunset if you’re timing is right (check sunset times)
2. Rainbow Beach Helicopters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
A thrilling doors off helicopter experience ...........................................................................................................................................
3. Epic Ocean Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 446 reviews
Epic Ocean Adventures offer Dolphin View Sea Kayak Tours, National Park Surf Lessons at Australia's longest wave and Stand Up Paddle Boarding eco tours at Double Island Point and Rainbow Beach. Double Island Point is a spectacular and unique Marine Park that is only able to be accessed at low tide along the beach by 4X4. Home to many different varieties of wildlife this tropical paradise is a hidden gem that is a must do if visiting Rainbow Beach.
4. Mary Valley Rattler
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 665 reviews
Rediscover the magic of a bygone era aboard the historic Mary Valley Rattler. The scenic Mary Valley is a place where you can experience the friendly laid back atmosphere of rural living at its best. The Rattler's 46 kilometre round trip starts at Gympie and after crossing over the Mary River, chugs its way rhythmically around an abundance of curves, across bridges and numerous gentle hills. Your journey passes through Dagun, home to a beautiful heritage station before continuing to the quaint community of Amamoor nestled in the centre of the Mary Valley. You'll marvel at the restored turntable installed at the Amamoor Station and fascinated by the process required to turn the locomotive around for its return to Gympie. Make sure you leave plenty of time to explore the restored Gympie Station which houses a historic display, a gift shop and a cafe offering dine in and takeaway options. The Mary Valley Rattler is more than a train ride. It's a half-day adventure into history.
5. Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By christinej850
All sorts of exhilbits from old Gympie. We had no idea the gold field were so extensive. There are maps and artifacts from mining, gold processing, domestic life, wartime and more. The industrious volunteers were happy to show us all sorts of things. Definately recommend this.
6. Woodworks Museum & Interpretive Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
The Woodworks Museum and Interpretive Centre re-defines the Forestry Story through live demonstration, science-based education and state-of-the-art interpretation. You will see fascinating relics of forest history, lovingly restored and working in live demonstrations.
Reviewed By linh_phong123 - Marsden, Australia
This museum is truely amazing. Located right at highway. Ticket is very cheap, $7/adult, my kid under 5 is free. The museum displays many different kind of wood, tools and machines. There is a giant piece of wood that more than +600 years. Can’t imagine how big this tree was. Bond museum is my most favarious part which displays human bond and animal bond. The guy working here is super friendly and useful. He explains everything very details. Basically, I have learned a lot after the visit. I think this place is very useful for education.
7. Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By michaelF7075RW - Brisbane, Australia
We booked M.V. Natone for camping on Father's Day for two nights. We arrived around 11am on Friday and the site was already quite busy - nevertheless we found a great spot a few metres away from the beach with enough to keep the kids entertained. Great swimming spot and awesome views over to Fraser Island. There are hybrid toilets which are maintained regularly by the ranger. No showers. Everybody observed the 9pm 'noise curfew'. Very relaxing - will go again (and arrive earlier in the morning).
8. Poona Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By Alofoz - Brisbane, Australia
Great day hike, beautiful and just challenging enough. Take togs and good shoes. Please leave the loud music and trash talk at home for this very special rain forrest walk. Lots of wildlife and birds, and like all the rainbow beach area walks, great shifts in flora and fauna as you go.
9. Farmer and Sun
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Farmer and Sun is a locally owned and run Fruit and Vegetable Store. We specialise in providing local produce direct from our farms, along with supporting over 80 local producers from the Gympie Region. We stock a large variety of not only fresh produce, but dairy goods, oils, pastas, bread and much much more. We have recently expanded to incorporate a fresh Gourmet Cafe.
Reviewed By 860melindab
Farmers and Sun are a good place to visit for lunch or morning/afternoon tea.. Great service and a good variety of delicious healthy food. Hot and cold drinks are also yummy.
10. Cooloola Berries
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
Since opening up their strawberry farm in Goomborian for a 'pick your own' experience a few years ago, third generation farmer Jason and his wife Kim have been inundated with carloads of excited food lovers every weekend wanting to gorge themselves on berries picked straight from the bushes. People flock to the farm each week to drink strawberry cider, eat strawberry desserts and ice-cream and just enjoy relaxing in a beautiful setting.
Reviewed By LynetteJacko - Cairns Region, Australia
Took my brother here for a birthday lunch what a hidden gem, the pancakes were delicious, Cold beers & beautiful farm setting, the staff were so friendly that it felt like you were having lunch at a friends house rather than a cafe. We purchased some fresh blueberries that had been picked on the farm. Do yourself a favour and try the lavender lemonade it is delicious. They have planted a field of sunflowers so we will definitely go back when they are out in bloom and to pat the beautiful border collie again ????
