Winding hinterland road near Woodvale Farm Cottages, Queensland

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 min

Classic 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 min

Our other local pub located next to Gunalda Store. Cosy with a small bottle shop. Provides meals most days & evenings.

gunalda

Woolooga Coffee Co

~20 min

Lovely 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 min

Relaxed bistro meals, live entertainment on weekends, and a large outdoor area. Good value and family-friendly.

Gympie

Dusty Hill Vineyard & Moffatdale Ridge Winery

~60 min

Award-winning South Burnett wineries with cellar door tastings, a restaurant, and sweeping vineyard views.

Moffatdale

Groceries & Supplies

Gunalda Store & Post Office

~10 min

Small 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 min

Our local bakery for fresh bread, cakes and pastries.

GUNALDA

Fuel & EV Charging

United Service Station Gunalda

~15 min

Petrol and diesel available. Closest fuel stop to Woodvale — worth filling up here on your way through.

Gunalda

EV Charger — Gunalda

~10 min

EV charging point located opposite Gunalda Store on Missing Street. Suitable for most EVs.

Gunalda

NRMA EV Charger - Gympie

~45 min

DC fast charger located at the Gympie Visitor Information Centre car park. Suitable for most EVs.

Gympie

Local Attractions

Dickabram Bridge

~3 min

One 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 min

Heritage steam train running through the Mary Valley. A wonderful half-day out — book ahead for weekend departures.

Amamoor

Tin Can Bay Dolphins

~1 hr

Feed 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 min

Vast 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 min

Monthly markets with local produce, handmade goods, and live music. Check dates before your stay.

Kin Kin

Goomeri Pumpkin Festival

~55 min

A 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 min

Australia Post agency inside the Gunalda Store for parcels, banking, and basic services.

Gunalda

Gympie Hospital

~45 min

Gympie and District Memorial Hospital — full emergency department and general services.

Gympie

Gympie Pharmacy

~45 min

Several 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 min

A 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.