Local area guide
Everything you need, close to hand
Woodvale sits in Theebine, about 35 minutes from Gympie and under an hour from Maryborough. Here's what we recommend nearby.
Eat & Drink
The Historic Theebine Hotel
~5 minClassic Queensland country pub with cold beers, parmas, and a friendly local crowd. A short drive from Woodvale Farm Cottages, and often has live music on weekends and holidays.
Theebine
Gunalda Hotel
~10 minOur other local pub located next to Gunalda Store. Cosy with a small bottle shop. Provides meals most days & evenings.
gunalda
Woolooga Coffee Co
~20 minLovely coffee shop with great coffee and lots of light eats and cakes to choose from. There is a range of boutique condiments and locally made gifts and homewares to browse through..
Woolooga
Gympie RSL
~35 minRelaxed bistro meals, live entertainment on weekends, and a large outdoor area. Good value and family-friendly.
Gympie
Dusty Hill Vineyard & Moffatdale Ridge Winery
~60 minAward-winning South Burnett wineries with cellar door tastings, a restaurant, and sweeping vineyard views.
Moffatdale
Groceries & Supplies
Gunalda Store & Post Office
~10 minSmall but well-stocked general store for basics, local products, meat, cooked chooks and a friendly chat. They also have lovely home & gift wares. Perfect for top-ups mid-stay.
Gunalda
Mi Bakery & Cafe
~10 minOur local bakery for fresh bread, cakes and pastries.
GUNALDA
Fuel & EV Charging
United Service Station Gunalda
~15 minPetrol and diesel available. Closest fuel stop to Woodvale — worth filling up here on your way through.
Gunalda
EV Charger — Gunalda
~10 minEV charging point located opposite Gunalda Store on Missing Street. Suitable for most EVs.
Gunalda
NRMA EV Charger - Gympie
~45 minDC fast charger located at the Gympie Visitor Information Centre car park. Suitable for most EVs.
Gympie
Local Attractions
Dickabram Bridge
~3 minOne of Queensland's oldest surviving timber rail bridges, spanning the Mary River. A beautiful spot for a walk and a photo — especially in the early morning light. Take the picnic basket from your cottage to the free gas bbqs and enjoy the view.
Theebine
Mary Valley Rattler
~35 minHeritage steam train running through the Mary Valley. A wonderful half-day out — book ahead for weekend departures.
Amamoor
Tin Can Bay Dolphins
~1 hrFeed wild Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins at the Barnacles Café & Dolphin Feeding. One of Queensland's most special wildlife encounters.
Tin Can Bay
Cooloola National Park
~1 hr 15 minVast coastal wilderness with coloured sand cliffs, freshwater lakes, and 4WD beach tracks. Gateway to K'gari (Fraser Island).
Rainbow Beach
Kin Kin Artisan Markets
~50 minMonthly markets with local produce, handmade goods, and live music. Check dates before your stay.
Kin Kin
Goomeri Pumpkin Festival
~55 minA beloved annual festival celebrating the humble pumpkin with markets, entertainment, and the famous pumpkin rolling competition. Held each May — well worth timing your stay around.
Goomeri
Health & Services
Gunalda Post Office
~10 minAustralia Post agency inside the Gunalda Store for parcels, banking, and basic services.
Gunalda
Gympie Hospital
~45 minGympie and District Memorial Hospital — full emergency department and general services.
Gympie
Gympie Pharmacy
~45 minSeveral pharmacies in Gympie CBD. Chemist Warehouse and Priceline both available. There are two local pharmacies - one at Curra and one at Glenwood, both 20 minutes away. They are open Mon-Fri and Saturday mornings, closed Sundays.
Gympie
Gootchie Pooch Getaways
~10 minA dedicated dog boarding retreat set on acreage in the hinterland, just 10 minutes from Woodvale. A wonderful option if you'd like to bring your dog along on the trip but need somewhere safe and caring for them to stay while you're with us.
Gootchie
A note on distances
All distances are approximate driving times from Woodvale. Roads through the hinterland are beautiful but winding — allow a little extra time and enjoy the scenery. We're happy to give you more specific directions or recommendations when you arrive.
Ready to make yourself at home? We'll have the firewood and the breakfast basket ready.