Guidebook for Southside
Food Scene
Locally sourced fresh-from-the-farm produce crafted in to burgers, quiche, salads etc. Good coffee.
Farmer and Sun Fruit Shop
1-5 Woolgar RdLocally sourced fresh-from-the-farm produce crafted in to burgers, quiche, salads etc. Good coffee.
Gympie's newest and only burger and rib bar. Locally sourced meat, great serving sizes and a sports bar.
Johnny Dees
115 River RdGympie's newest and only burger and rib bar. Locally sourced meat, great serving sizes and a sports bar.
Sushi City Tram
84 Mary StFresh, tasty sushi hosted by lovely, friendly staff.
Drinks & Nightlife
Modern indoor and outdoor settings. Different from the heavy pub-scene in Gympie. Close walk to main pub 'The Royal'
Cellarbrations - Charlies Hotel
Nash StreetModern indoor and outdoor settings. Different from the heavy pub-scene in Gympie. Close walk to main pub 'The Royal'
The Phoenix has recently renovated it's bar area, with modern accents and comfortable lounges. A quite space for a more intimate night out. Great cocktails and cold beer.
8 Einheimische empfehlen
Phoenix Hotel
29 Red Hill RdThe Phoenix has recently renovated it's bar area, with modern accents and comfortable lounges. A quite space for a more intimate night out. Great cocktails and cold beer.
Royal Hotel
190 Mary StLive local acts every Friday night! Small pub restaurant with great local vibes.
Parks & Nature
Fresh water swimming hole (easy access), easy bush walk, difficult hiking track. 15 minutes out of Gympie.
18 Einheimische empfehlen
Mothar Mountain Rock Pools
Hill RoadFresh water swimming hole (easy access), easy bush walk, difficult hiking track. 15 minutes out of Gympie.
Cedar Grove is Gympie regions most popular well-kept 'secret'. A clearing facilitates a usually mostly-empty camp grounds, including toilet and shower blocks. From there, you can take a walk through the beautiful rainforest track which is short and flat, or you can opt for the more challenging hike. There is a beautiful clear water swimming hole that locals frequent regularly in the summer. Highly recommend.
Cedar Grove Camping Area
Amamoor Creek RoadCedar Grove is Gympie regions most popular well-kept 'secret'. A clearing facilitates a usually mostly-empty camp grounds, including toilet and shower blocks. From there, you can take a walk through the beautiful rainforest track which is short and flat, or you can opt for the more challenging hike. There is a beautiful clear water swimming hole that locals frequent regularly in the summer. Highly recommend.
Shopping
Carefully selected high end and moderately priced unique pieces of home decor, furniture, clothing and candles.
Hampton & Harlow
147 Allen RdCarefully selected high end and moderately priced unique pieces of home decor, furniture, clothing and candles.
Essentials
Woolworths Gympie Southside
Woolgar RoadQuite times to visit are between 9:30am-2pm
Arts & Culture
Free Art Gallery in historic building showcasing local, national and international artists in a variety of mediums. The staff are all incredibly friendly. Gift shop of local wares by resident artists is an essential pit stop.
6 Einheimische empfehlen
Gympie Regional Gallery
39 Nash StFree Art Gallery in historic building showcasing local, national and international artists in a variety of mediums. The staff are all incredibly friendly. Gift shop of local wares by resident artists is an essential pit stop.
The library is well maintained and has a great selection. An especially notable children's area including games, magazines, music, and computers. Free internet and computer access for adult users, too.
Gympie Library - Gympie Regional Libraries
8-14 Mellor StThe library is well maintained and has a great selection. An especially notable children's area including games, magazines, music, and computers. Free internet and computer access for adult users, too.
Entertainment & Activities
If you have children under 12, the chances are that they will love the Gympie Jungle Gym. Entry prices are cheap (Less than $10 per child, adults free), coffee is great.
Mini Monkeys Play Zone
23 Tozer StreetIf you have children under 12, the chances are that they will love the Gympie Jungle Gym. Entry prices are cheap (Less than $10 per child, adults free), coffee is great.