Attractions
Calliope River Historical Village Step back in time and visit the Calliope River Historical Village. Located on the Bruce Highway, the Village is home to a group of relocated and restored buildings from the eras gone by. The Historical Village is also home to regular country markets held throughout the year. This attractive setting on the banks of the Calliope River provides and attractive and unique venue for the market days. For tours of the village and market day information phone: 07 4973 2080 Cedar Galleries Nestled in bushland, the Artists Village features the work of the best Central Queensland Artists and Craftspeople. Visitors can enjoy the artwork in the Galleries, browse through the studio workshops, have a bite to eat at the Gallery Cafe or just relax in the peaceful surroundings. See the renowned Cameron Chapel, built by a father for his daughter's wedding. The Chapel is a popular wedding venue and unique function venue. Call Cedar Galleries on 07 4975 0444 or visit www.cedargalleries.com Lake Awoonga Just 8 kilometres off the Bruce Highway is the beautiful Lake Awoonga, well known throughout Australia for its barramundi fishing. Some 250, 000 barramundi fingerlings and released into the Lake each year, ensuring that it is well stocked. Lake Awoonga is also a wildlife sanctuary and is one of the most important bird refuges on the East Coast of Australia. The Lake is also home to a diverse range of native fauna, wildlife and bird life. The Lake is well equipped with picnic shelters, bbq facilities and toilets. Enjoy dining at the Kalinda Dining Room or have a quiet picnic under the trees! Lake Awoonga also has a Caravan Park and Camping Ground, popular all year round with visitors. Contact the Lake Awoonga Caravan Park on 07 4975 0155 for bookings. Lake Awoonga is managed by the Gladstone Area Water Board, visit their website http://www.gawb.qld.gov.au/ for further information on the Lake. Millennium Esplanade Visit the beautiful Millennium Esplanade at Tannum Sands and enjoy the tranquil surroundings of the patrolled beach, picnic and bbq areas and the playgrounds. Recently beautified, the Esplanade stretches from Main Beach to Wild Cattle Creek and is a great day out in the sun! Another stretch of beautiful beaches and picnic areas is Canoe Point. Recently beautified Canoe Point is the perfect spot for a picnic or barbeque lunch with the family. |
