The Pacific Motorway bypass opened in 2020, but the old highway had already skipped passed the village of Newrybar before then. Newrybar is known for its historical bakery, owned by Harvest which is also an award-winning restaurant. The town has a general store and other shops with homewares and lifestyle pieces from local artists to … Read more
Downstream from Emigrant Creek Dam, Killen Falls is a short and easy walk to view the falls from the top and a moderate walk to view them from the bottom of the falls. There are toilets at the parking area, as well as some bins. There are not many parking spaces but there is some … Read more
Located in Nightcap National Park, Minyon Falls Lookout offers views of the waterfall on Repentance Creek. The lookout is beside the falls on a platform that extends further out than the falls themselves. In addition to the falls, the lookout provides stunning views into the valley below and into the distance. On a clear day, … Read more
Beenleigh Artisan Distillery holds a long history as Australia’s oldest registered distillery. I remember visiting Beenleigh Rum with my parents in the 1980s, with a purchase of Beenleigh Rum Liqueur and Beenleigh Directors Special a must-do purchase. The clay bottles that both came in were a distinct feature of my memories of Beenleigh Rum. The … Read more
Temperate & tropical plants exhibited in themed areas such as a Japanese garden & a rainforest. The Gardens are open to the public every day of the year from dawn until dusk. https://tmbotanicgardens.org.au/
Crystal Waters Eco Village is set on 640 acres of bushland at the headwaters of the Mary River. Located in Conondale between Maleny, Woodford and Kenilworth, Crystal Waters is in a beautiful rural setting that feels even further away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is a mix of privately owned … Read more
The Mary Valley Rattler is a railway museum with an operating rail fleet for railway journey experiences. Located at the historic Gympie Station, the building also contains the Rusty Rails Cafe. 7 days a week, the museum and cafe are open for a look around and getting a coffee fix. We dropped in for coffee … Read more
Borumba Deer Park is a family-owned and operated campground near Imbil, 4 kilometres before reaching the Lake Borumba picnic area . As the name hints, the park is set within a deer farm. It resides downstream from Borumba Dam along Yabba Creek which flows through Imbil and into the Mary River. You can find turtles … Read more
The Big Pumpkin in Gumlu is at a fruit and vegetable stall from the Gumlu farm. It is accompanied with another big thing, The Big Watermelon. It and the watermelon can be found on the Bruce Highway at Gumlu between Bowen and Ayr, two big things at the one place.
The Big Watermelon is along the Bruce Highway at Gumlu between Bowen and Ayr. It is one of two big things at the same spot, the other being The Big Pumpkin. Two big things in one stop.
