Cooloola Coast
Situated in Queensland’s south-east corner between Fraser Island and Noosa, the Cooloola Region is a wonderful blend of beaches, waterways, rural hinterland, and heritage. The region consists of the coastal towns of Rainbow Beach and Tin Can Bay, the heritage city of Gympie, and the rolling hills of the Mary Valley, offering several unique holiday destinations within one location.
The Cooloola Region provides a natural getaway – the only ‘highrises’ are the Coloured Sand cliffs and the mountains of the State Forests.
The Cherry Venture shipwreck
For some adventurers, getting back to nature means sailing on the protected waters of Tin Can Bay and meandering up the Sandy Straits. For others, it’s soaking up the sun and sea breezes during a walk along the beach at Rainbow Beach, with Double Island Point and the Coloured Sands in the background painting the perfect picture.
For those who like something less strenuous, there is a always picnicking on Lake Borumba in the picturesque Mary Valley, or a stroll through the bush walks in the State Forests. Another relaxing outing is a train journey on the ‘Valley Rattler’, a chance to relive the time when steam train travel was the order of the day. It makes the historic 40km journey from Gympie through the Mary Valley, visiting the towns of Dagun, Amamoor and Kandanga, then stopping in Imbil before the return journey to Gympie.