Gympie

Uncover the golden heart of the Sunshine Coast hinterland in Gympie, Queensland’s original gold-rush town where the Mary Valley echoes with the legacy of the 1867 gold discovery that shaped modern Queensland, the beautifully restored Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum showcases authentic gold-rush artifacts, mining machinery, and the story of the “Nashville of the North” with its historic timber buildings and the iconic Mary Valley Rattler heritage train chugging through lush countryside. Stroll the picturesque Mary River waterfront with its scenic parks and fishing spots, explore the rolling green hills of the Mary Valley on a scenic drive or cycle, visit the charming Noosa Trail Network trailheads nearby for gentle bushwalks, or simply relax in the welcoming country atmosphere with fresh local produce markets and cozy cafés—all in a town that perfectly balances rich gold-rush history, natural beauty, and genuine Queensland hospitality just an hour north of Brisbane.

Savor hearty country breakfasts with local bacon and eggs, fresh Mary Valley strawberries, homemade scones with jam, and cold XXXX Gold beer amid friendly locals, rolling green hills, and the unmistakable sense of a place that feels like classic rural Queensland at its warmest.

Gympie isn’t just a destination—it’s the authentic gold-rush soul of the Sunshine Coast hinterland—plan your Gympie adventure today!

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