Gympie Travel Guide

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Nestled in the scenic region of Queensland, Australia, Gympie is a charming city that offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture. A visit to Gympie promises to be an unforgettable experience, whether you are seeking outdoor adventures, exploring the city's historical landmarks, or immersing yourself in the local arts scene.

Nature enthusiasts will find themselves in paradise in Gympie, surrounded by lush landscapes and stunning national parks. Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of the Mary Valley, where rolling green hills and picturesque countryside provide the perfect backdrop for hiking, horseback riding, or simply enjoying a leisurely picnic. For those seeking a more exhilarating adventure, the nearby Great Sandy National Park offers thrilling 4WD trails and the opportunity to witness the mesmerizing beauty of the Coloured Sands.

Steeped in history, Gympie boasts a rich heritage that is evident in its well-preserved architecture and historical sites. Explore the Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum, where you can delve into the city's gold rush era and learn about the hardships and triumphs of the early settlers. Take a stroll through the beautifully restored Mary Street, lined with charming Victorian-era buildings, boutique shops, and quaint cafes. Don't miss the chance to visit the Woodworks Museum, where you can witness the craftsmanship of local artisans and discover the art of woodworking.

Gympie's cultural scene is vibrant and diverse, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the local arts and entertainment. The Gympie Regional Gallery showcases a wide range of contemporary and traditional artwork, featuring both local and national artists. Catch a performance at the historic Gympie Civic Centre, which hosts a variety of live music, theater, and dance events throughout the year. If you happen to be in Gympie during the famous Gympie Music Muster, you'll be treated to a celebration of country and folk music that attracts artists and music lovers from around the country.

Alternative names: Population: 10.8 thous. (2019)Elevation: 203 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 26°11'24"S, 152°39'43"E

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Gympie Top Attractions

Gympie Attractions - What to See and Explore

Gympie offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Gympie Memorial Park, Gympie Pyramid, Gympie Gold Museum, Gympie and Widgee War Memorial Gates. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

Tours • Park • Memorial
Gympie Memorial Park
Gympie Memorial Park is a heritage-listed memorial at River Road, Gympie, Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Harry Moore and Alfred Herbert Foster and built from 1919 to 1921. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 18 September 2009.
Pyramid
Gympie Pyramid
The Gympie Pyramid is a nickname for an archaeological site otherwise known as Rocky Ridge, or Djaki Kundu by the Kabi Kabi people.
26°12'49"S • 152°41'6"E
Gympie Gold Museum
Specialty museum • History museum • Museum

Memorial
Gympie and Widgee War Memorial Gates
Gympie and Widgee War Memorial Gates is a heritage-listed memorial at Mary Street, Gympie, Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. The gates provide an entranceway on Mary Street through to the Gympie Memorial Park in Reef Street. The gates were designed by George Rae and built in 1920 by A L Petrie & Son.
Library
Gympie Town Hall
The Gympie Town Hall is a heritage-listed town hall at 2 Caledonian Hill, Gympie, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Department of Public Works and John James Clark and built in 1939 by Marberete Company Pty Ltd, Department of Public Works, and Joseph Jew.
Church
Surface Hill Uniting Church
Surface Hill Uniting Church is a heritage-listed former church at Channon Street, Surface Hill, Gympie, Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by architect Hugo William Du Rietz and built from 1869 to 1937. It is also known as City Church, Surface Hill Methodist Church and Wesleyan/Wesley Church.
Church
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church is a heritage-listed church at Church Street, Gympie, Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Francis Drummond Greville Stanley and built from 1883 to 1935. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 20 February 1995.
26°11'17"S • 152°40'13"E
30 Lady Mary Terrace
, 30 Lady Mary Terrace, Gympie was originally owned by William Caldry who accumulated his wealth through mining ventures. At this stage it was a vacant block of land and was sold to William Smyth, the member for Gympie in the Queensland Legislative Assembly, in 1882.
26°11'21"S • 152°39'32"E
Crawford and Co Building
Crawford and Co Building is a heritage-listed commercial building at 216 Mary Street, Gympie, Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Hugo Durietz and built from 1881 to 1885. It is also known as Goldsworthy Building, Caston and Davidson Building, and Sym and Jackson Building.
26°11'20"S • 152°39'29"E
Bank of New South Wales building
The Bank of New South Wales is a heritage-listed former bank at 242 Mary Street, Gympie, Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Richard Gailey and built from 1890 to 1891 by T. Kelly.
26°11'18"S • 152°39'32"E
Smithfield Chambers
Smithfield Chambers is a heritage-listed office building at 235 Mary Street, Gympie, Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Leslie Gordon Corrie and built in the 1890s by William Anthony.
26°11'21"S • 152°39'32"E
Tozer's Building
Tozer's Building is a heritage-listed office building at 218 Mary Street, Gympie, Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Richard Gailey and built in 1896. It is also known as Jeffery & Cuddihy Building. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 15 July 2011.
26°11'18"S • 152°39'32"E
Queensland National Bank
Queensland National Bank is a heritage-listed former bank and former town hall at the corner of Channon Street and Nash Streets, Gympie, Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by John Richard Hall and Claude William Chambers and built from 1876 to 1877 by Andrew Collins.
26°11'20"S • 152°39'36"E
Royal Bank of Queensland
Royal Bank of Queensland is a heritage-listed former bank at 199 Mary Street, Gympie, Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Hugo Durietz and built in 1892. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 15 April 2011.
26°11'17"S • 152°39'29"E
Old Gympie Post Office
The Old Gympie Post Office is a heritage-listed former post office at 22 Channon Street, Gympie, Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Francis Drummond Greville Stanley and built from 1878 to 1880 by Andrew Collins. It is also known as My Country. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992.
Stock exchange
Gympie Stock Exchange
Gympie Stock Exchange is a heritage-listed former bank building and former stock exchange at 236 Mary Street, Gympie, Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia.
Neighbourhood
Fishermans Pocket
Fishermans Pocket is a locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Fishermans Pocket had a population of 28 people.
26°11'13"S • 152°39'32"E
Gympie Court House
Gympie Court House is a heritage-listed courthouse at Channon Street, Gympie, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by John Smith Murdoch and built from 1900 to 1902. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992.

Day trips

Gympie – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Gympie, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Australia Zoo (Maleny), Underwater World (Mooloolaba), Point Cartwright Light (Mooloolaba).

48 milesSE
Conservation centre with varied wildlife
Australia Zoo, Maleny
Australia Zoo is a 700-acre zoo located in the Australian state of Queensland on the Sunshine Coast near Beerwah/Glass House Mountains.
44 milesSE
Water park, Amusement park, Aquarium
Underwater World, Mooloolaba
Sea Life Sunshine Coast at Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia is a marine mammal park, oceanarium and wildlife sanctuary. Sea Life Sunshine Coast is an institutional member of the Zoo and Aquarium Association.
45 milesSE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Point Cartwright Light, Mooloolaba
Point Cartwright Light is an active lighthouse located on Point Cartwright, a point near the mouth of the Mooloolah River, in Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia. It marks the entrance to the North West Channel, a deep water channel into Moreton Bay and the Port of Brisbane, and provides guidance into the Mooloolaba Harbour.
42 milesSE
Campsite, Park, Vernacular architecture
Cotton Tree Caravan Park, Maroochydore
Cotton Tree Caravan Park is a heritage-listed caravan park at Cotton Tree Parade, Cotton Tree, Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 3 April 2009.
45 milesN
Museum, Specialty museum
Government Bond Store, Maryborough
Government Bond Store is a heritage-listed bond store at Wharf Street, Maryborough, Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Charles Tiffin and built from 1864 to 1883 by William Hope. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 7 February 2005.