Driving north from Brisbane the tourist drive starts at the intersection land-marked with signs to Rainbow Beach and Tin Can Bay. Turning onto to Brisbane Road the first point of interest is less than one kilometre into the drive - The Gympie Gold Mining and Historic Museum. Grab a coffee at the cafe and follow the story of Gympie’s establishment as it evolved into a thriving gold mining town. Before continuing take a moment to stretch your legs with a walk around beautiful Lake Alford. Take time to breathe in some fresh air, admire the birdlife and let the kids play in the all abilities playground or use the off leash dog park. Less than one kilometre further along Brisbane Road try your luck and pan for gold at Deep Creek. Shortly after the bridge at Deep Creek, Brisbane Road bends to the right, follow the signs and veer left to go up Red Hill Road. After approximately two kilometres Red Hill Road, now Caledonian Hill Road will take you down a hill into the heart of Gympie. On the right is the Town Hall, which stands on the site of the discovery of gold by James Nash in 1867.