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Gympie, QLD

As the heritage and cultural centre of the Cooloola Region, Gympie boasts a tradition that few areas in Queensland can offer. A city of 16,000 people, Gympie offers the warm hospitality of a country town with all the modern conveniences.

Gympie

Known as the ‘Town that Saved Queensland’, Gympie’s proud heritage began in 1867 with the discovery of gold by prospector James Nash at the site now occupied by the Town Hall. At the time, Queensland was facing bankruptcy due to drought and the fall in wool prices. However, Nash made the five day journey down the Mary River from Maryborough and, after digging up 75 ounces of gold in six days, staked his claim. The Gympie Gold Rush was on, injecting the boost to the Queensland economy that enabled the colony to survive.

Distance from Brisbane (State Capital): 160 Kilometres.

Nearest Airport: Sunshine Coast Airport at Maroochydore

Where to stay?

Experiences

  • Caravan and Camping
  • Farm/Station
  • Cultural
  • Historic/Heritage

Popular Activities

  • Abseiling
  • Mountain Biking
  • Bird Watching
  • Canoeing
  • City Sightseeing
  • Golfing
  • Horse Riding
  • Skating
  • Winery
  • Adventure
  • Fruit Picking
  • Fossicking
  • Gold prospecting

About Gympie

  • Locality: Urban locality
  • Gympie Postcode: 4570
  • State: Queensland
  • Region: Bundaberg
  • Latitude: -26.18935
  • Longitude: 152.66027
  • Elevation: 61m
  • Population: 10803
  • Median Income: $25480
  • Area (Sq/km): 15.11
  • Timezone: Australia/Brisbane

Accommodation In Gympie

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Australia has wide variety of accommodation options to suit most budgets and travelling preferences. Choose from luxury lodges, boutique hotels, serviced apartments, motels, bed and breakfasts, caravan parks as well as youth and backpacker hostels.

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Glasshouse Mountains