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Gympie is a city in the Wide Bay-Burnett district that lies on the banks of the Mary River. It is located around 170.7 km on the northern side of Brisbane.

Gympie is a city that is best known for its goldfield. Besides the goldfield, the city also has many historical buildings registered in the region. These historical places include Gympie Town Hall, Surface Hill Uniting Church and St. Patricks Church.

Major Attractions in Gympie The most famous attraction is the Valley Rattler steam train, a tourist train that meanders along the river through the plantations and forests. There are many museums located in the region with memorabilia from the gold mining era. There are several shops, cafes and bars for the convenience of tourists and locals. The Gympie Pyramid is also visited by many people in the region.

Facilities in Gympie Gympie can be easily reached through its small local airport or via the Bruce Highway. The public library opened in 1995 for the residents. Besides, there are several schools offering top-quality education for the students.

History of Gympie The city was once known as Nashville in honour of James Nash, who had found gold in this region in 1867. However, in 1868 the city got its name changed. The first European settlers in this region were the Graziers. In 1903, Gympie was declared a city. Though a lot of development took place in the next few years, frequent floods had devastated Gympie time and again. The most devastating flood happened on 2nd February 1983. The water level had risen to a height of 25.45 m. In 1999, the floods in the region were declared a natural disaster after the water level reached 21.9 m.