Gympie Region International Travel Planner

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QUEENSLAND | AUSTRALIA

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL PLANNER 2017 -2018


Hervey Bay To Rockhampton & Cairns

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The Gympie Region

Conveniently located less than 2 hours north of Brisbane and only Lake McKenzie 45 minutes from Noosa and the Sunshine Coast, the Gympie region Central Station is situated within the UNESCO Euron g Great Sandy Biosphere Reserve and Maryborough boasts a wonderful, diverse range of landscapes and tourism options. It is alsoPoon theasouthern gateway to World Heritage National Park listed Fraser Island (K'gari).

Biggenden

Brooweena Brooweena

Poona

TRAVEL TIMES FROM GYMPIE BY CAR TO Imbil

42 kms

36 mins

Kilkivan

50 kms

Tin Can Bay

51 kms

40 mins Hook Point Inskip Point 40 mins

Lake Borumba

52 kms

55 mins

Noosa

68 kms

45 mins

Tin Can Bay Rainbow Beach 73 kms

PIE

55 mins

Rainbow 55 mins Beach Double Island

Goomeri

76 kms

Mooloolaba

86 kms

Maryborough

88 kms

1 hour

Caloundra

95 kms Great Sandy

1 hr 10 mins

126 kms

1 hr 35 mins

169 kms

2 hours

Hervey Bay MT WOLVI

1 hour Point

National Park

MT COONDOO

Brisbane

MT TEITSEL

Woondum National Park

Mudlo National Park

Kilkivan Kilkivan

MOTHAR MOUNTAIN

LEGEND

Goomeri

Cooran The Gympie Region

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Ama Natio

BrucePomona Highway Tewanti n Great Beach Drive

Noosa Heads

Mary ValleyCooroy Scenic Drive Lake Cooloola Coast Fraser Island Drive Weyb a Inland Scenic Routes

Beach Driving

Eumundi

Vehicle Ferry

Sunshine Beach Peregian Beach

Coolum Beach

Great Sandy Biosphere Reserve

Yandina

Noosa Biosphere Reserve Patrolled Beach Kenilwort h Mapleton

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Hervey Bay

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To Indian Head

Kingfisher Bay

River Heads

Lake McKenzie

Central Station

Maryborough

Eurong

FRASER ISLAND (K’GARI)

Poona National Park

Poona

Tiaro

PACIFIC OCEAN

BR UCE HIGHWAY

Mary River Mt Bauple National Park

Hook Point Inskip Point

Tin Can Bay Theebine Curra

Goomboorian

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MT WOLVI

Woondum National Park

Kin Kin

Kybong

Lake Cootharaba

Cooran

Amamoor Kandanga

MT COONDOO

MT TEITSEL

MOTHAR MOUNTAIN

Dagun

Double Island Point

Great Sandy National Park

Widgee Glastonbury National Park

Rainbow Beach

Cooloola Cove

GYMPIE

Wooloolga

CORAL SEA

Pomona Lake Tewantin MacDonald Cooroy

Mary River

Teewah Coloured Sands Noosa Heads

Lake Weyba

Imbil Eumundi

Imbil State Forest

Sunshine Beach Peregian Beach

Coolum Beach Lake Borumba Conondale National Park

To Maleny

Yandina Kenilworth Mapleton

Nambour

To Brisbane

Sunshine Coast Airport Maroochydore


Wunya Ngulum (Welcome Everyone)

The Kabi Kabi, also known as the Gubbi Gubbi, are the traditional land owners of most of the Gympie region. The tribe has been custodians of the land for approximately 60,000 years. Kabi Kabi country stretches from the Pumicestone Passage near Caboolture in the south, to the Burrum River north of Maryborough in the north and Kilkivan in the north west. It is through Kabi Kabi stories and culture that the region has derived many of the present names of towns. Gympie was named after the stinging tree called Gimpi-Gimpi. The Gympie region also comprises small parcels of Butchulla country in the north east around Rainbow Beach and borders Wakka Wakka country out west just past Kilkivan near Goomeri. Many Kabi Kabi descendants still reside in or visit the region, as did their ancestors, who found it to be a very compatible climate and landscape. The region offers pristine streams, rivers and oceans and good land with sufficient varieties of food and shelter. We ask that you respect this land, its history and culture while you enjoy the natural beauty of the region.

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The Gympie region offers a diverse tourism experience rich with nature that is only two hours north of Brisbane. The region includes the rolling hills and market villages of the Mary Valley, the quaint, country hamlets of Kilkivan and Goomeri and the beautiful Cooloola Coast playgrounds of Rainbow Beach and Tin Can Bay. The centrally located gold mining heritage town of Gympie with its wonderful architecture, museums and galleries is the base of local government and the region's business centre.

The region is a developing tourism destination offering a number of nature based experiences that cater for the adventurous thrillseeker to the young family or couple looking to share a memorable relaxed getaway. Situated within the UNESCO Great Sandy Biosphere Reserve as a place where there is harmony between humans and nature and acting as the southern gateway to World Heritage listed Fraser Island (K’gari) the Gympie region offers a perfect Australian experience for the international traveller. The Gympie region is the geographical centrepiece of Australia’s Nature Coast and the Great Beach Drive and is rich with flora and fauna, aboriginal legends and is part of #visitgympieregion

the annual migration route for thousands of humpback whales. With coastal stretches, an abundance of waterways, green valleys and market towns, the Gympie region is a diverse food producing area with a growing reputation for its produce. So next time you are looking to get into the great outdoors and enjoy wonderful nature based experiences, why not discover the Gympie region. To find out more about this region visit: visitgympieregion.com.au or facebook.com/ visitgympieregion. #visitgympieregion 5


Adventure

The Gympie region is fast being recognised as the best adventure destination within a couple of hour’s drive of Brisbane. The Mary Valley has wonderful tracks and trails for you to explore. You can hike, mountain bike, horse ride and even motorbike and 4WD many tracks through the Valley. Lake Borumba is a great place to water ski, kayak or fish. The Mary River and Yabba Creek have perfect kayaking and canoeing options and you might be lucky enough to spot a turtle or the elusive native platypus. Out west near Goomeri and Kilkivan you can hike or ride some of the Bicentennial National Trail, the longest continuous trail in the world, hike, bike or horse ride the newly established Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail or rock climb at Glastonbury State Forest at Brooyar closer to Gympie. Heading east to the coast you pass through pine plantations with a number of tracks for hiking, mountain biking, horse riding and motorised adventure. Tin Can Bay is a great place for sailing and boating with the sheltered waters of the 6

Great Sandy Strait that take you up along the sheltered west coast of World Heritage listed Fraser Island (K’gari). This area is wonderful for watching marine life and is recognised as a great destination for bird watching. Both Tin Can Bay and nearby Rainbow Beach offer fishing charters for you to go after some big fish that inhabit the Coral Sea off the coast of Fraser Island (K’gari). Rainbow Beach is where the adventure level can be taken up a notch. From here you can ride horses on one of Australia’s best beaches, kayak with whales (seasonal) and dolphins, learn to surf, or you can go underwater at one of Australia’s best dive sites at Wolf Rock and dive with the protected and endangered grey nurse shark. If you like taking to the air, you can take a helicopter ride or Rainbow Beach is internationally recognised as a paragliding, hang gliding and sky diving destination. And if after all of that you are still looking for more, why not take a tour or self drive along the sand on the Great Beach Drive to view the coloured sands or Double Island Point. visitgympieregion.com.au


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Top 12 things to do

Mary Valley

Tin Can Bay

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7. Hand feed Indo Pacific dolphins in their

Hop on board the heritage steam train the Mary Valley Rattler at Amamoor maryvalleyrattler.com.au

2. Embark on an early morning Kayak on

Yabba Creek in Imbil looking for the elusive Platypus rideonmary.com

3. Try the local produce at Kandanga

Farm Store kandangafarmstore.com.au

Gympie 4.

Undertake a self-guided heritage walk of Mary Street gympieheritagetrails.com.au/gympie

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Visit one of the galleries or historical museums - Gold Mining and Historical Museum - Woodworks Museum - Gympie Regional Gallery

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Pan for gold in Deep Creek near the site of the original gold find

natural environment from 7.30 am every morning at Norman Point

Rainbow Beach 8. Walk to Carlo Sandblow and view sunrise

or sunset

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Take a day tour to Fraser Island with one several operators - Fraser Explorer Tours - The Discovery Group - Australian Sunset Safaris - Fraser Island Adventure Tours

10. Go Kayaking with dolphins or learn to surf

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11. Ride a horse along one of Australia’s best beaches rbhr.com.au

12. Take to the skies in a helicopter for a

birds-eye view of Rainbow Beach rainbowbeachhelicopters.com.au

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Example of a 4 day, 3 night self drive itinerary Full transfer options available

Day 1 Arrive in the Mary Valley and check into your accommodation, the best route out of Brisbane is via the Bruce Highway before turning off to the Sunshine Coast hinterland towns of Maleny and Montville, then enter the valley via Kenilworth, where you can sample local cheeses. The Mary Valley has several styles of accommodation with some excellent bed and breakfast, farm stay and camping options. See following pages for the bed and breakfast operators who work with the international market. Enjoy a hike in one of the surrounding National Parks or a stroll through one of the little villages that dot the Mary Valley. Your hosts can cook a local produce meal at your accommodation before you venture outside to delight at the clarity of the night sky of the Mary Valley.

Day 2 After breakfast continue your road trip along the Mary Valley tourist drive into the heritage town of Gympie. Here you can do a self-guided heritage tour (gympieheritagetrails.com.au) or relive some of Gympie’s mining and timber past at the Gold Museum or Woodworks Museum. Have a local produce lunch at a café (Farmer and Sun or Soma Soma recommended) before continuing your journey to Rainbow Beach. Arrive at Rainbow Beach, check into your accommodation and relax before you stroll to Carlo Sandblow for sunset. The 600m walk from the carpark is graded ‘easy’ and will take you to an awe inspiring 50,000 year old, 15 hectare sand mass that sits atop the coastal dune system. At sunset you can look across the waters of the Great Sandy Strait towards Tin Can Bay and beyond. Have dinner at one of the many dining options in town. #visitgympieregion

Day 3 Whole day tour of Fraser Island (K’gari), via a pre booked tour with one of a number of operators who do tours from Rainbow Beach. This tour starts early morning and will drop you back to Rainbow Beach late afternoon. Fraser Explorer Tours, The Discovery Group, Australian Sunset Safaris and Fraser Island Adventure Tours all pick up in Rainbow Beach. After your tour, spend the night having a relaxing dinner at one of the many venues in Rainbow Beach. After dinner be adventurous and do a torch light walk to the beach or Carlo Sandblow to view the stars.

Day 4 An early start to watch sunrise from Carlo Sandblow. Spend the morning having breakfast in town followed by a relaxing moment by the pool or on the beach, before embarking on one of the half day tour/experiences that showcase the natural environment and coastal playground of Rainbow Beach. Spend time exploring the wonderful coloured sands, surrounding Great Sandy National Park and pristine Double Island Point. Tours out of Rainbow Beach include: • Great Beach Drive 4WD Tours to Double Island Point lighthouse and the coloured sands. 4 hours • Dive with grey nurse sharks at one of Australia’s best dive sites with Wolf Rock Dive. 4 hours • Kayak with dolphins or learn to surf at Double Island Point with Epic Ocean Adventures. 4 hours • A 14,000ft skydive for the best view of Rainbow Beach with Skydive Fraser Island. 2 hours • Gallop along the beach with Rainbow Beach Horse Rides. 2 hours • Jump on board with Rainbow Beach Helicopters for a ‘doors off’ birds eye view of the coast and waterways. 1 hour Times include pre excursion briefing and travel time.

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The Mary Valley With a history of agriculture, beef and dairy farming on rich fertile land, the Mary Valley has earned a reputation as a ‘food bowl’ of the south east corner of Queensland. On most weekends you can sample and purchase local produce at farmer's markets in the small villages that dot the Valley. The Mary River runs through the heart of the Valley, but it is the small villages that provide the heartbeat. Take some time to explore these villages and experience genuine country hospitality.

For the true Valley experience you need a long weekend. There are many great accommodation options for families and couples, including Bed and Breakfast, cabins, farm stays and camping under the stars in the forest. The Mary Valley is a natural photographer’s backdrop and a haven for nature loving enthusiasts. Whatever your budget, the Mary Valley is a fantastic destination to explore and enjoy being in the great outdoors.

If its adventure you’re seeking, you can find it on water and land in the Valley with experiences including canoeing, kayaking, fishing, bush walking, bike riding, hiking, four wheel driving and horse riding.

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Mary Valley Accommodation Melawondi Spring Retreat Melawondi Spring Retreat is perfectly nestled amongst 30 acres of secluded natural bushland located less than 40 minutes from Noosa, in the beautiful Sunshine Coast hinterland. Comprising 2 private cottages with king beds, the accommodation provides magnificent natural views of the Mary Valley, pure relaxation, comfort and modern style. The retreat supports and collaborates with local farmers to feature the very best of local, seasonal and the freshest of produce in all of their menus. melawondispringretreat.com.au

Amamoor Lodge Set in 50 acres of Mary Valley countryside, Amamoor Lodge has three comfortable B&B rooms in a traditional Queenslander building for indulgent travellers and five self-catering studios in a separate wing. All rooms have ensuite bathroom, reverse cycle AC, TV, fridge and tea/coffee making facilities. Breakfast and evening meals are available for all guests. amamoorlodge.com.au

Mary Valley Views B&B Mary Valley Views B&B provides a modern country experience in luxurious, private and spacious rooms. Conveniently located in the village of Imbil, a scenic 90 minute drive north of Brisbane or 30 minute drive to Noosa and Gympie, this is an ideal location to explore the Mary Valley. maryvalleyviews.com.au

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Great Beach Drive Imagine...the freedom and pure exhilaration of touring or driving on one of the longest beach drives in the world. Sparkling Pacific Ocean on one side and coastal dunes and natural Australian bushland on the other. Escape the boring bitumen and try a unique once in a lifetime driving experience on the Great Beach Drive!

The Great Beach Drive connects the Sunshine Coast and the Gympie region with Fraser Island (K’gari), via Noosa North Shore and the Cooloola Coast. With wide stretches of beach as your road, you’ll be driving in a rare natural environment where you will view marine and bird life. This tourist drive is steeped in Australian indigenous and pioneering history and encompasses two UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, national parks, a marine park and World Heritage listed Fraser Island (K’gari) the largest sand island in the world. Whether you prefer luxury accommodation, camping under the stars, or you’re simply ready for an adventure, the Great Beach Drive has something for you. Hire a 4WD vehicle, or for those who want the experience of driving on sand but with the added reassurance of a trained guide close by, choose a full guided or tag along tour. 14

Before departing check in with Queensland Parks and Wildlife in person at the Great Sandy Information Centre, 240 Moorindil Street, Tewantin, to purchase permits, or online at npsr.qld.gov.au/recreation-areas/ vehicle_access_permit_fees.html Also make sure you check local weather, beach conditions and tide times as the Great Beach Drive can only be accessed 3 hours either side of low tide. Begin your journey at the vehicle ferry from Noosa to Noosa North Shore, the southern gateway to the Great Beach Drive. Take the third sand exit onto one of the most exhilarating highways in the world. You have passed through the Noosa Biosphere Reserve and are now entering the Great Sandy Biosphere Reserve - stop for a picnic morning tea at Red Canyon. Continue north to Double Island Point where you can visitgympieregion.com.au


stop and climb the hill to the lighthouse for a magnificent view from Noosa to Fraser Island. Take the short Leisha Track and cross from the exposed coast to the sheltered bay of Rainbow Beach. Here you can surf one of the best waves in Australia - on some days the ride can be over 600m. Dolphin pods and migrating whales play in these calm waters. Continuing to the town of Rainbow Beach you will pass the tall sand cliffs of the coloured sands, that have over 70 different colours. Rainbow Beach is a great place to stop and put your feet up after your exhilarating journey. The next day you can drive the short distance to Inskip Point, which is the southern gateway to World Heritage listed Fraser Island, where you can continue your Great Beach Drive experience. For more information visit: australiasnaturecoast.com/ the-great-beach-drive-sunshine-coast-tofraser-coast.html #visitgympieregion

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Rainbow Beach Located at the northern end of the Sunshine Coast, Rainbow Beach is a two and a half hour drive north of Brisbane International Airport via the Bruce Highway (Inland route 2WD). Acting as the southern gateway to World Heritage listed Fraser Island (K’gari), Rainbow Beach is the only town located directly on the Great Beach Drive, and is home to Double Island Point, the famous coloured sands and the Carlo Sandblow. Situated within the Great Sandy Marine Park and UNESCO Great Sandy Biosphere Reserve, Rainbow Beach offers an ideal sense of freedom in a natural adventure playground, with a number of accommodation options and wonderful nature and wildlife based experiences.

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Rainbow Beach has been described as one of Australia’s best kept secrets and has been recognised internationally as one of the great beaches and beach destinations in the world. With over 300 days of sun and warm water that you can swim in all year, it is no wonder that the secret of Rainbow Beach is getting harder to keep. You can find an internal use video of Rainbow Beach here and a Dropbox of images of Rainbow Beach and the surrounding area for your use here. The following pages will provide you with additional information, an example itinerary and a list of accommodation and experience operators who work regularly with the international market.

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Climate

Water

Rainbow Beach enjoys a beautiful sub-tropical climate with over 300 days of sunshine a year. Annual average temperature ranges from a high of 29 Celsius in summer to a comfortable 22 Celsius in winter. The wettest period is summer with the second half of the year being the dry period.

The water off the coast of Rainbow Beach is the Coral Sea, part of the South Pacific Ocean and you can swim in the warm water all year.

Seasonal Averages

Low C/F

High C/F

Rain mm

Summer (Dec - Feb)

21/70

29/84

164

Autumn (March - May)

17/63

26/79

145

Winter (June - August)

11/52

22/72

95

Spring (Sept - Nov)

16/61

25/77

73

Seasonal Averages

C/F

Summer (Dec - Feb)

26/79

Autumn (March - May)

25/77

Winter (June - August)

22/72

Spring (Sept - Nov)

25/77

Source: www.seatemperature.org/australia

Source: www.weatherzone.com.au

Distances Rainbow Beach is located at the northern end of the Sunshine Coast and acts as the southern gateway to World Heritage listed Fraser Island (K’gari). Rainbow Beach is an easy drive from Brisbane Airport and all major car hire companies operate to and from the Sunshine Coast. Shuttle transfers are available via Con-X-ion or Active Tours and Transfers from both Brisbane and Sunshine Coast Airports. Greyhound Australia operates a bus service Australia wide and Rainbow Beach is a popular destination. Rainbow Beach to -

kms

Drive time

15

15min

Noosa via Great Beach Drive

65

1hr 10min

Noosa

100

1hr 20min

Hervey Bay

120

1hr 25min

Sunshine Coast Airport

150

1hr 45min

Brisbane Airport

235

2hr 30min

Fraser Island vehicle ferry

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Example of a 3 day, 2 night itinerary Full transfer options available

Day 1 Arrive at Rainbow Beach, either by selfdrive via the Bruce Highway or Great Beach Drive (4WD only), via a tour along the Great Beach Drive from Noosa or transfer from the Sunshine Coast or Brisbane, check into your accommodation and relax before you stroll to Carlo Sandblow for Sunset. The 600m walk from the carpark is graded ‘easy’ and will take you to an awe inspiring 50,000 years old, 15 hectare sand mass that sits atop the coastal dune system. At Sunset you look across the waters of the Great Sandy Strait towards Tin Can Bay and beyond. Have dinner at one of the many dining options in town.

Day 2 Whole day tour of Fraser Island (K’gari), via a pre booked tour with one of a number of operators who do tours from Rainbow Beach. This tour starts early morning and will drop you back to Rainbow Beach late afternoon. Fraser Explorer Tours, The Discovery Group, Australian Sunset Safaris and Fraser Island Adventure Tours all pick up in Rainbow Beach. After your tour, spend the night having a 18

relaxing dinner at one of the many venues in Rainbow Beach. After dinner be adventurous and do a torch light walk to the beach or Carlo Sandblow to view the stars.

Day 3 Do a half day tour/experience that showcases the natural environment and coastal playground of Rainbow Beach, the wonderful coloured sands and pristine Double Island Point. Tours out of Rainbow Beach: • Great Beach Drive 4WD Tours to Double Island Point lighthouse and the coloured sands. 4 hours • Dive with grey nurse sharks at one of Australia’s best dive sites with Wolf Rock Dive. 4 hours • Kayak with dolphins or learn to surf at Double Island Point with Epic Ocean Adventures. 4 hours • Gallop along the beach with Rainbow Beach Horse Rides. 2 hours • Jump on board with Rainbow Beach Helicopters for a ‘doors off’ birds eye view of the coast and waterways. 1 hour Times include pre excursion briefing and travel time.

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Rainbow Beach Accommodation LUXURY

Rainbow Ocean Palms A boutique resort positioned on the highest point in Rainbow Beach, nestled against Carlo Sandblow with direct access to the national park. Rainbow Ocean Palms offers luxury 1, 2 and 3 bedroom self-contained apartments with panoramic ocean views to Fraser Island (K’gari). rainbowoceanpalms.com.au

Plantation Resort at Rainbow A luxurious three storey beachfront self-contained apartment style resort. All apartments face north or north-west, so you will have sunny balconies or roof decks all day. Spacious 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with roof top decks are available. plantationresortatrainbow.com.au

Rainbow Sea Resort Situated directly behind the town on a slight rise, Rainbow Sea Resort offers superb 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with north facing balconies with views to Fraser Island (K’gari). An infinity edge pool captures the sun all day. Secure undercover parking available for all guests. rainbowsea.com.au

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Rainbow Beach Accommodation MID BUDGET

Rainbow Getaway Offers self-contained apartments with 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms, ideal for couples and families alike. Rainbow Getaway is adjacent to the Cooloola National Park, across the road from the local sports club and Rainbow’s pristine surf is just a flat five minute walk away. rainbowgetaway.com.au

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Rainbow Beach Ultimate Camping A great alternative in accommodation. Fully equipped beach-front camp-sites set up for you at beautiful Inskip Point looking at World Heritage listed Fraser Island (K’gari). Your home on the beach can accommodate individuals or groups up to 30. Take the stress out of camping with this walk in and walk out option. rainbow-beach-hire-a-camp.com.au

Tin Can Bay or Rainbow Beach Houseboats Cruise the Great Sandy Strait along the west coast of Fraser Island (K’gari) in one of 6 x 45 foot luxury houseboats. You will be surrounded by nature as you slowly cruise the pristine sheltered waterways with this memorable experience. Look for dingoes, dugongs, dolphins and much more. tincanbayhouseboats.com.au rainbowbeachhouseboats.com.au 20

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Experiences

Great Beach Drive 4WD Tours Tour the Great Beach Drive in style with this full (ex Noosa) or half day tour (ex Rainbow Beach) that will take you on a memorable journey to Red Canyon, Double Island Point and past the remarkable coloured sands. Noosa or Rainbow Beach pick up available. greatbeachdrive4WDtours.com

Epic Ocean Adventures Discover an adventure lover’s paradise with Epic Ocean Adventures. You can learn to surf or stand up paddle, go kayaking with dolphins, turtles and whales (seasonal). All these activities are conducted in the beautiful waters at Double Island Point, part of the Great Sandy Marine Park. Noosa or Rainbow Beach pick up is available. epicoceanadventures.com.au

Rainbow Beach Horse Rides Ride a horse along beautiful Rainbow Beach, which has been recognised as one of the best beaches in the world. Canter along the beach before leading your horse into the surf for an amazing experience. Bush and beach rides available, plus full moon rides. rainbowbeachhorserides.com.au

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Skydive Fraser Island Based in Rainbow Beach and taking off from the grass strip airport near town, the 14,000ft skydive experience provides you with the best views from Noosa to Fraser Island, including Double Island Point and the coloured sands. Guaranteed beach landing. skydive.com.au/en/fraser-island

Rainbow Beach Helicopters Experience the beauty of the coast from the air. Get a bird like perspective of the coloured sands, Double Island Point, Fraser Island (K’gari) and the Great Sandy Strait where you might spot dugongs in the sea grass. rainbowbeachhelicopters.com.au

Wolf Rock Dive Guided scuba diving tours for certified divers to see the amazing underwater world at Wolf Rock, one of Australia’s premier dive spots. The pinnacles and surrounding underwater terrain provide a home to the critically endangered grey nurse shark, manta rays and turtles. wolfrockdive.com.au

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PO Box 155, Gympie Queensland 4570, Australia Phone 1800 444 222 tourism.info@gympie.qld.gov.au visitgympieregion.com.au #visitgympieregion


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