Name: Lake Apex Visitor Information Centre (Accredited)
Address: 34 Lake Apex Drive, Gatton QLD 4343
Phone: (07) 5466 3425
Opening Hours: Generally 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Gatton / Lockyer Valley / Lake Apex precinct
What Area It Caters For
1. Gatton Township (Primary Area)
- Lake Apex Parklands and Environmental Centre
- Gatton Cultural Centre and local museums
- Town cafés, shops and heritage precincts
- Agricultural displays and produce outlets
- University of Queensland Gatton Campus (regional agricultural hub)
2. Lake Apex & Lake Dyer Recreation Areas
- Birdwatching, walking trails and picnic facilities
- Fishing, kayaking and lakeside recreation
- Camping and day‑use areas at Lake Dyer
3. Laidley Township
- Historic main street and heritage buildings
- Das Neumann Haus Museum
- Country markets and rural tourism routes
4. Forest Hill, Grantham & Central Lockyer Valley
- Small rural towns with historic pubs and cafés
- Scenic agricultural landscapes
- Farm‑gate produce and seasonal events
5. Lockyer Valley Hinterland
- Tenthill, Ropeley, Blenheim and surrounding farming communities
- Scenic drives through crop fields and rural roads
- Local food producers and agricultural experiences
6. Regional Touring Routes
- Warrego Highway travellers
- Routes connecting to Toowoomba, Brisbane Valley, and Southern Queensland Country
- Country shows, festivals and heritage trails
Services Provided
- Regional maps, brochures and Lockyer Valley touring guides
- Heritage and cultural site information
- Lake Apex and Lake Dyer recreation details
- Accommodation and dining recommendations
- Event information (country shows, markets, seasonal festivals)
- Local history interpretation and agricultural region insights
- Public amenities and visitor rest facilities
Summary
The Gatton Visitor Information Centre is the central accredited VIC for the Lockyer Valley, supporting visitors exploring Gatton’s cultural precincts, Lake Apex and Lake Dyer recreation areas, Laidley’s heritage township, and the valley’s renowned agricultural landscapes. It is the key hub for travellers seeking farm‑gate produce, rural touring routes, lakeside recreation and heritage experiences across one of Queensland’s most productive farming regions.