Attractions
List of attractions
Rainbow Beach Road, Rainbow Beach
Rainbow Beach
Great surfing beach in an superb location near the Great Sandy National Park. Nearest town to the barge to Fraser Island at Inskip Point. Plenty of accommodation, retail shops, Hotel, Butcher, Baker and Supermarkets.
FraserIsland
Fraser Island
Visit Central Station, a former Forestry Camp, Wangggoolba Creek which flows silently through the lush sub-tropical rainforest.
Drive along the 75 mile Beach to see the coloured sands of The Pinnacles and the wreck of the cruise ship, SS Maheno.
Have a swim at Eli Creek or make a visit to Lake McKenzie, its Fraser's most beautiful fresh-water lake in its crystal clear waters or its white sandy shores.
Absolutely great fishing along the eastern shore, especially in winter time when the Tailor head to Indian Head to breed. Catch a Bream, Whiting, Flathead or Dart while you wait for the Tailor to bite at sunset or sunrise.
Tin Can Bay Road, Tin Can Bay
Tin Can Bay
Tin Can Bay is an inlet that adjoins the Great Sandy Strait which is considered to be one of the best and safest waterways in Australia.
Enjoy BBQ's playgrounds and shady strolls. Explore the sand flats at low tide and see thousands of soldier crabs, pump up yabbies and swim in safe, warm, shallow waters, a wonderful recreational area.
Head to the Boat ramp at Norman Point between 07.30 and 08.00 and interact with the rare and beautiful Indo Pacific Humpback Dolphins.
You can hire a Houseboat or Kayak and explore the ocean inside Fraser Island.
Gympie Heritage Railway Station- Tozer St
The Rattler
The Rattler is set to return, watch this space for more details as the historic train returns to service!
1891 Anderleigh Road, Anderleigh
Fishing at Lake Barra
Fishing on Lake Barra is best in spring, summer and autumn where there is the opportunity to catch a Barramundi, Bass or freshwater Jew. The fishing at Lake Barra is catch and release and fishing is with barbless lures only.
Kayak's are the best way to have a successful day, but fishing from the banks is an acceptable alternative. Two day fishing permits are available at a reasonable cost per person and the lake is restocked with fingerlings on a regular basis. Still waiting for the record of 95cm to be broken, will it be you? When you catch a Barra we encourage you to send us a photo to go on our wall of fame!