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Gin Gin / Lake Monduran - Cities, Towns and Localities |
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Located on the Bruce Highway, and just 45 km west of Bundaberg and 370 km
north of Brisbane is the rural based Kolan Shire and the town of Gin Gin. The
Gin Gin district is nicknamed Wild Scotsman Country after one of Queenslands
few bushranger James Alpin McPherson. Mcpherson was also known as the Wild Scotsman
and would laid in wait for the mail delivery. He was
captured on 30 March, 1866 at Monduran Station, just 13 km north of the town.
After serving 15 years of his 20 year sentence, McPherson subsequently became a
law abiding citizen. His infamy is now celebrated as the Wild Scotsman
Festival.
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Just 19 km north of Gin Gin, Lake Monduran has long been known by
local fisherman as an excellent fishery aided by the restocking program carried
out by the Monduran Anglers and Stocking Assoc. Today there is a commercial
campground and an annual Barramundi Fishing Competition usually held in October
each year.
Check out our listing of
Gin Gin
accommodation,
Capricorn Coast accommodation and
Central West
accommodation. In addition to our listed online travel guide information,
contact the local tourism visitor centre for your destination for more attractions,
tours, local maps and other information. |
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Gin Gin Visitor Information Centre
Mulgrave Street
GIN GIN QLD 4671
Ph: 07 4153 8888
Fax: 07 4153 8880
Web:
www.bundabergregion.info |
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Boolboonda Tunnel
Located on the road to Mount Perry, about 32 km west
of Gin Gin is the longest
unsupported man-made tunnel in the southern hemisphere. The tunnel was cut
through solid rock and earth, stretching for some 192 metres, for the trains
that carried copper from the Mount Perry mines to Bundaberg. This engineering
feat was built during 1883-1884. The railway line that ran through the tunnel
ceased operations in 1962. The tunnel has now become home to bats, and is still
open to the public to drive or walk through.
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Gin Gin Historical Society Museum
85 Mulgrave St, GIN GIN QLD 4671 Ph: 07 4157 3099 Fax: 07 4157 3088
Mon - Fri / 9:00 am - 2:30 pm (subject to volunteer availability)
Sat / Sun (open by prior arrangement)
The museum houses the districts
pioneering memorabilia.
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Lake
Monduran
Located just 20 km north of Gin Gin is this popular fishing
and camping spot. Located on the Kolan River system, the lake has a surface area of some
5,300 ha and a depth of 11 metres. The stock impoundment provides for number of
fish species including Bass, Golden Perch, Silver Perch, Sooty Grunter, Saratoga
and Barramundi.
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Sweet Memories Lavender
Farm
422 Mooney Rd, GAETA QLD 4671 Ph: 07 4156 3424
Discover the unforgettable timeless
fragrance of sweet lavender. Visitors can take a stroll through the beautifully
landscaped two hectares of lavender, browse the fragrant range of natural
products from the lavender cart. Sweet Memories Lavender Farm is located just 53
km north-west of Gin Gin, along the Bruce Highway, just past Kolonga.
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Wonbah Estate Winery and Vineyards
302 Wonbah Rd, WONBAH via GIN GIN QLD 4671 Ph: 07 4156 3029 Mobile: 0418
450 708
Opening times: check our website
Spend a day touring Wonbah Estate and
the surrounding area. We welcome you to step back in time. Stroll through the
enchanting vineyards where we grow six varieties of grapes including Verdelho,
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Ruby Cabernet and Muscat. We encourage
you to bring a picnic and immerse yourself in the harmonious rolling hills and
picturesque surroundings which is Wonbah Valley. Sample for yourself the Wonbah
Estate wines, rich, ripe flavour, with those great melon and pineapple
undertones that everyone raves about. Good fruit, a modern fully equipped winery
open for your inspection and the best winemaker in Queensland all combine to
bring you exceptional wines.
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Queensland Events |
The Burning of the Cane at Gin Gin
Ph: 07 4157 2142
August
The event of the year at Gin Gin is
the Burning of the Cane, so gather a party of friends and make your way out to
the country for a great day out. The markets will be in full swing from early in
the morning. There will be a whip cracking and a cane cutting competition. Stay
to watch the cane being burnt in the late afternoon and enjoy a sausage sizzle.
An enjoyable day for the whole family.
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Gin Annual Car and Machinery Show
Ph: 07 4157 2899
Annual event held in August
Come and enjoy the annual event -
sled pulling by tractors and a car gymkhana. There will also be static displays
of vintage cars, modern cars, trucks and tractors as well as vintage machinery
throughout the day. Food and craft stalls will be available, as well as
entertainment for the children, and a great day should be enjoyed by all.
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Gin Gin & District Historical Society's Wild Scotchman Country Markets
85 Mulgrave St, GIN GIN Mobile: 0411 217 040
Fax: 07 4157 3088
Weekly event held on Saturdays
A country market with numerous stalls
offering fresh local produce, craft, bric-a-brac, craft of all variety,
clothing, jewellery, bric-a-brac, plus much more.
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Stomping of
the Grapes
Jazz and
Shiraz
Country Rock on Easter Sunday
Wonbah Estate Winery
and Vineyards
302 Wonbah Rd, WONBAH via GIN GIN QLD 4671 Ph: 07 4156 3029
Stomping of the Grapes (February); Jazz and Shiraz (2nd Sunday in August);
Country Rock (Easter Sunday) - bookings essential
Come and enjoy the fun of the
Stomping of the Grapes in February, Jazz and Shiraz on the 2nd Sunday in August,
and Country Rock on Easter Sunday. All Annual events are subject to changes in
dates and times so please confirm the details by calling the winery.
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Gin Gin &
District Historical Society Inc
85 Mulgrave St, GIN GIN QLD 4671 Ph:
07 4157 3099
Mon - Fri / 9:00 am - 2:30 pm (subject to volunteer availability)
Sat / Sun (open by prior arrangement)
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