Other places to visit

Jump on board the Mary Valley Rattler and enjoy travelling through the scenic heritage railway line that runs steam train trips and tours from Gympie to Amamoor.

Visit the website for information: www.maryvalleyrattler.com.au

Address: Historic Gympie Station, Tozer Street, Gympie

Phone: (07) 5482 2750

Discover how Gympie saved Queensland and more of the region's past and present.

Step back in time as you explore over 30 historic buildings and machinery. The Museum houses a vast collection of artifacts, memorabilia and photographs from the discovery of gold in 1867 by James Nash to the recently closed operations of the Gympie Eldorado Goldmine.

Visit the website for more information: gympiegoldmuseum.com.au

Address: 215 Brisbane Road, Gympie

Phone: (07) 5482 3995

Opening Hours: 9am - 4pm Daily (Monday to Sunday) 

Built in 1984 from rough-sawn tallowwood and spotted gum, this volunteer-run museum sits within metres of the Gympie region's first sawmill site from the 1860s. The multilevel building has a sunken demonstration pit and mezzanine viewing.

Visit the website for more information: www.woodworksmuseum.com.au

Address: 8 Fraser Road, Araluen 

Phone: (07) 5483 6535

The Museum has been operating for nearly 50 years and houses in excess of 22,000 items of local significance, including photographs and documents relating to mining, forestry, and dairying, and town, school and family histories of Goomeri, Kilkivan, Widgee and Woolooga.

The Museum also houses a magnificent mineral collection of approximately 5,000 specimens. This mineral collection was a lifetime achievement of Paul Stumm, who was a descendant of the Stumm family who had a connection to the original “Gympie Times”. Our volunteers are also available to carry out research into family history.

Address: 12 Bligh St, Kilkivan

Phone: (07) 5484 1612

Open: Tuesday to Friday 10am – 3pm

The atmosphere is bohemian, industrial, luxe

The food is casual

Music is chill

The service is impeccable

 Address: 77 Mellor Street, Gympie

Phone: (07) 5482 1467

Opening Hours: 6.30am - 2.00pm Monday to Sunday and 5.30pm - 10.30pm Fridays

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Discover Surface Hill, a unique restaurant, cafe and bar in Gympie's heritage-listed church on Channon Street. 

Fresh, locally sourced produce meets vibrant Asian inspired flavours.

Address: 14 Channon Street, Gympie

Phone: 0459 762 054

Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday - Breakfast 7.00am - 10.30am, Lunch 11.30am - 2.00pm, Dinner 5.00pm - 8.00pm

Located in Imbil, the heart of the beautiful Mary Valley, The Wild Vine Cafe and Restaurant provides locally sourced, quality dishes in a relaxed and atmospheric setting. The Wild Vine's garden dining area provides guests with an opportunity to step back in time and explore the town's history by taking a stroll through 'History Lane'.

Visit the website for more information: thewildvineimbil.com.au

Address: 116 Yabba Road, Imbil

Phone: 0434 992 938

Opening Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed & Sun - 7am - 2pm, Thurs, Fri, Sat - 7am - 8pm