What to Do in Gympie these school holidays..

Gympie is an amazing place and one that you can do a vast array of activities, from fishing,  hiking, swimming to gold panning and loads more.   

 If you have just moved to the region or holidaying in the area this guide will help you know what you can do in Gympie and surrounds.

 Due to COVID-19 restrictions it is recommended to check if the activities are still running and the venue is open (It could be open but with different hours).

 So, what can you do?

Well what can’t you do should be the question…  

• Fishing (Beach/Sea and Inland) – It has been said that Gympie is an angler’s paradise, with all the variety of fish available. You can go boating to catch fish, fish on the beach or fish in freshwater rivers.  Inskip Peninsula, Rainbow Beach and the Cooloola Coast have nearly 100kms of fantastic fishing spots that is accessible nearly all year round.  Flathead, bream, dart, whiting, and tailor are some of the fish varieties that you can catch while fishing in the Gympie Region.

“The Gympie region has more fish species than the Great Barrier Reef with the option of salt and freshwater varieties from deep sea, beach, dam, river and creek fishing – you just need a rod and we’ll supply the rest.” visitsunshinecoast.com

• Swim at stunning beaches in Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach.
• Barnacles Dolphin Centre at Tin Can Bay - offers visitors the chance to be up close to wild Australian Humpback dolphins.

• Tracks and Trails – Hiking, Biking and Walking can all be done on the many diverse trails and tracks that Gympie has available.
• Heritage Walks/Trail – Take a stroll down the main street of Gympie (Mary Street) and enjoy the wonderful heritage buildings, wide streets, picturesque shops, and leafy trees. You can see the Lands Office Building (1873), The Town Hall (1890) and other historical buildings.
  Heritage Trails can be found in Gympie, Goomeri & Kilkivan, Mary Valley and the Cooloola Coast.
  “Each location along the trail is specifically numbered to help you find you way from one location to another. These numbers and locations can be viewed on the Gympie Heritage Trails website through Google Maps or within our brochure.”
• Gympie Region Food Trail – Connect with growers, see the region, taste the food and stay locally. Connect with the Gympie Gold Regional Produce on their Facebook Page.
• Dive with Sharks at Wolf Rock – If you have always wanted to dive with sharks then this is your chance. Wolf Rock at Rainbow Beach allows you to be at one with grey nurse sharks and other animals. It depends on the time of year how many sharks you will see and if you visit in the winter months you might catch a glimpse of the humpback whale migration.
• Sports: Archery, Canoe/Kayaking, Learn to Surf, & Golf
• Gympie Canoe and Kayak Water Trail – Enjoy travelling by canoe or kayak on the Gympie waterways. “Please be considerate when travelling in privately-owned areas and stay within the waterway. Designated off-street parking areas are available at all launch point locations.” visitsunshinecoast.com
• National Parks – There are many national parks in and around Gympie. When you click on the link to find out more it will show you if you are able to camp, caravan and detail all facilities at each park.
• Camping & Caravanning – See the best places to camp and to caravan in and around Gympie.
  
• Mary Valley Scenic Drive – Explore the Scenic Rural Hinterland drive. Find out the steps to take to follow the Mary Valley Scenic drive and what you can do on the way.
• Museums/Galleries – Gympie is home to the bone museum, Gold Mining and Historical Museum, and Woodworks Museum & Interpretive Centre, make sure to visit if you have a chance.
• MX Farm Queensland – Motorcross at its best! Here you can take your bike around the track.  With different tracks for all abilities and ages it is the perfect day trip or stay and camp and make a weekend of it.
  
• Gympie City Tourist Drive – Detour off the Bruce Highway to learn more about Gympie’s rich history and to take your time seeing the sites.
• Great Beach Drive – If you don’t have a 4WD you can hire one. “The Great Beach Drive connects the Sunshine Coast and theGympie region with Fraser Island (K’gari).” com
  The drive will allow you to take in the stunning sites and you might also get a chance to see dolphins, birds, turtles and whales.
• Playgrounds - Lake Alford Park (A great all ability playground), Tin Can Bay Foreshore Park , Cobb & Co and The Gympie Jungle (An indoor play centre)

With the school holidays upon us again Gympie has many fun activities to keep children of all ages entertained. 

Some fun places to take the kids are: horse riding - Mary Valley Adventure Trails and Rainbow Beach Horse Rides, Travel on the Mary Valley Rattler, Pick your own strawberries at Cooloola Berries, Hire a Kayak or Mountain Bike to explore with Ride on Mary, Explore the Gympie Gold Mining & Historical Museum and do some gold panning.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the fun and amazing things you can do in Gympie, make sure to check on the Visit Gympie Region Website for a full list and more links.

 Did you know?

The Gympie Region is dedicated to make areas accessible for all, and many have got the seal of approval from the access advisory committee to ensure that travellers with accessibility needs are able to experience everything that Gympie has to offer.

 If you have been visiting the Gympie area and have fallen in love with the place, make sure to give the experts at One Agency Gympie a call to see how they can help you find your next home today.

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