Cedar Pocket Farm

Relax on a 40 acre property in Sunny South East Queensland near Gympie. Only 2.5 hours north of Brisbane and a short drive to the beaches of Tin Can Bay, Rainbow Beach, Fraser Island and Sunshine Coast. Just a little hint… Our five horses loves Liquorice, apples, carrots and lots of pats. Riding is not permitted due to insurance reasons. Oh, Sorry to say our rooster Ron, doesn’t have a watch and gets his timing wrong occasionally. Most like us, sleep through it. The Cottage is a little rustic yet a comfortable self contained dwelling offering 2 bedrooms, both have queen size bed and a double day/night couch inside the lounge room. Lots to offer for a relaxing stay. Bush walking to fire pits (Weather permitting) and our beautiful location awaits you. The front gate is opened by releasing a chain. Please close the gate. A short drive up to the garage where we will meet you and show you the way. Entry to the cottage yard is a slight incline paved path. look forward to greeting you on your arrival and showing you to your accommodation. The cottage is located next to the hosts dwelling with lots of privacy and it's own yard and BBQ area. We respect your privacy and stay to ourselves unless invited. Having had the pleasure to host previously with Airbnb for four years, our ongoing renovated cottage offers you a semi- Rustic comfort of home away from home. Cedar Pocket is a suburb of Gympie hosting rural farming families dating back to early settlement. There are no shops or public transport within the suburb. Cedar Pocket Farm is about 13 km from the nearest store. Although some food is supplied, grocery shopping is recommended before your arrival. Many attractions are in and around Gympie. The Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum houses memorabilia from the early gold mining era, as well as displays showcasing military, rural, transport, communications, and steam development in Australia. The Woodwork's Museum provides an insight into the timber industry and social history of yesteryear through displays and demonstrations. Features include a large selection of pioneering hand tools, a 1925 Republic truck, bullock wagons, and a blacksmith shop. The Valley Rattler steam train winds its way through the backyards of the southern side of Gympie and then continues west into the scenic Mary Valley where it crosses and then follows the Mary River to negotiate the valley and the Mary's main tributaries. The tourist train began operations in 1996. It provides a spectacular journey through the valley beginning at the Old Gympie Railway Station in Tozer Street. This station is the original railway station for the track that passed through Gympie in the 1900s gold rush. The station has been recently redone and the Rattler is up and running. It travels to Dagun and back for a beautiful scenic ride. The Mary Valley has a stunning landscape of rolling green pastures and many beautiful forests. The countryside is spectacular with an abundance of curves, gradients, and bridges. Steep slopes portray a patchwork of pineapples, macadamia nuts, and other crops. The towns of the valley include Dagun, a pretty little ten-house town and Amamoor which hosts the National Country Music Muster, held annually in August. The muster is held over six days and nights in the Amamoor Forest Reserve. Featuring 13 venues full of diverse music, the muster is the largest outdoor country music festival in Australia. The Mary Valley Scenic Drive also travels through Kandanga and Imbil. Gympie's Mary St offers a wide array of bars, cafes, banks and stores with stunning 19th Century Victorian architecture. The historic Railway Hotel was built in 1915 and is listed on the Queensland Heritage Register. In 2011, the Gympie Town Hall Reserve Complex was added to the Queensland Heritage Register. The two-story building was built in 1890 and has a clock tower. Mothar Mountain Speedway is Gympie's local raceway which hosts the Motorsport Speedway A.K.A dirt track racing. Mothar Mountain Speedway is promoted by the Gympie Saloon Car Club Ltd. Gympie also hosts the Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival in March. The festival is five days of fun, inspiration, and stimulation. Highlights include short films from all corners of the planet, special features and documentaries, parties, seminars, intimate Q & A sessions with filmmakers, and an award ceremony. Big Pineapple, Gympie (now removed) About 15 minutes south-east of Gympie, subtropical rainforest and spectacular rocky creeks make the Mothar Mountain rock pools a popular retreat for locals and visitors. Crystal-clear water gently cascades over ancient granite outcrops at Woondum National Park. Facilities include picnic tables, barbecues, firewood, fresh water, amenities, and bush-walking tracks. Access is by dirt road and requires a four-wheel-drive vehicle. About 30 minutes' drive east of Gympie is Tin Can Bay, where one can hand-feed rare Indo-Pacific hump-backed dolphins in their natural environment. The feeding is regulated for the protection of the dolphins. Tin Can Bay is the southern access point to the Great Sandy Strait, a stunning aquatic playground protected by World Heritage-listed Fraser Island. The strait is an important ecological area with marine turtles, dolphin pods, dugongs, migrating humpback whales and valuable roosting area for migratory birds. Fresh homemade bread with butter and some spreads, bacon, fresh farm eggs, milk, butter, tea/ coffee, sugar, breakfast cereal is supplied. Linen, towels and bedding supplied. Children are welcomed however we do not have provisions for their stay. BYO cots etc, required and supervision is essential around the property for safety. Please remember to save resources during your stay. Only tank water and septic tank is in use. We strive to make you stay comfortable and relaxing. We look forward to meeting you soon. Your hosts, Andrew and Denise.