On the highway north of town, this museum displays memorabilia and equipment from the region's old logging days. The huge steam-driven sawmill is particularly impressive.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby attractions

1. Gympie Gold Mining & Historical Museum

4.35 MILES

Spread over 15 historical buildings, Gympie's gold-mining museum holds a diverse collection of mining equipment and steam engines. There's a decent cafe,…

2. Majestic Theatre

19.32 MILES

The charming Majestic is Australia's longest-running commercial theatre. The venue screens films from the silent era – complete with live accompaniment –…

3. Noosa Everglades

24.49 MILES

The passage of the Noosa River that cuts into the Great Sandy National Park north of Lake Cootharaba is poetically known as the ‘river of mirrors’ or the…

4. Eumundi Brewery

28.8 MILES

The Imperial Hotel is now also home to the state-of-the-art Eumundi Brewery, maker of the town's eponymous beer. Those interested in the brewing process…

5. Eumundi Markets

28.93 MILES

This is one of Australia's most atmospheric artisan markets, attracting over 1.6-million visitors a year to its 600-plus stalls. Dive into a leafy,…