Name: Gympie Visitor Information Centre (Accredited)
Location: Lake Alford Recreational Park, Bruce Highway, Gympie QLD 4570
Phone: (07) 5481 0800
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Gympie / Mary Valley / Cooloola Coast / Great Sandy National Park
What Area It Caters For
1. Gympie Township (Primary Area)
- Heritage precinct and museums
- Mary Valley Rattler rail experiences
- Lake Alford Park and regional events
- Local accommodation and dining
2. Mary Valley Hinterland
- Amamoor, Kandanga, Imbil townships
- Amamoor State Forest and Imbil State Forest
- Camping, horse riding, birdwatching and freshwater creek recreation
- Access to Gympie Music Muster (Amamoor Creek)
3. Cooloola Coast
- Tin Can Bay dolphin feeding precinct
- Rainbow Beach township and Carlo Sand Blow
- Gateway to Great Sandy National Park and Cooloola Recreation Area
- 4WD beach access, fishing, boating and coastal walks
4. Surrounding Rural Districts
- Curra, Goomeri, Kilkivan and Widgee
- Farm stays, country pubs, heritage trails and scenic drives
- Local produce markets and agricultural tourism
Services Provided
- Regional maps, brochures and touring advice
- Accommodation and tour booking assistance
- National park information, camping guidance and QPWS updates
- Event information for Gympie, Mary Valley and Cooloola Coast
- Heritage, rail tourism and nature‑based activity recommendations
- Local business and community information
- Public amenities and rest area facilities at Lake Alford
Summary
The Gympie Visitor Information Centre is the official accredited hub for the entire Gympie Region, supporting visitors travelling through the Mary Valley, Cooloola Coast, Rainbow Beach, Tin Can Bay and surrounding hinterland. It provides comprehensive regional guidance, national park information, touring support and booking services, making it the central point for exploring both inland and coastal attractions.