Holiday houses & accommodation in Gympie

Approximately 170km north of Brisbane, Gympie is a large region comprising picturesque farming properties with beautiful heritage buildings dating back to the gold rush of the 1860s. Visitors who appreciate home comforts when travelling will find that Gympie holiday houses are ideal for exploring the region.

Gympie's best family-friendly attractions: Walking trails and water play

A train ride on the Mary Valley Rattler is a fun outing for families. The heritage train departs from the historic Gympie Railway Station on Tozer Street and travels through the Mary Valley to the quaint country hamlet of Amamoor. Children will also enjoy nature walks at Woondum National Park, approximately 27km from Gympie. With pools, water slides, and a water play area, Gympie Aquatic Centre is another favourite among kids of all ages.

Journey into Gympie's past: Heritage trails and history museums

The Gympie Town Centre Heritage Walk, which passes several historical sites, gives holidaymakers an insight into the gold rush of the 19th century and the lives of the town’s early European settlers. Other heritage trails have been designed for road trips, and guide visitors to the nearby Cooloola Coast, along the picturesque Mary Valley, and to the neighbouring towns of Goomeri and Kilkivan. The Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum and the Woodworks Museum and Interpretative Centre are also worth checking out.

Regular events in Gympie: Country music and family festivals

August brings the Gympie Music Muster, one of Australia's largest annual country music festivals – it attracts top local and international performers. And in October, the Rush Festival enlivens the Gympie region with a colourful celebration of the visual and performing arts. Other major local festivals include the Gympie Agricultural Show, Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival, and Gympie Garden Festival.

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