Miriam Vale
Town
Population 362
Miriam Vale lies south-east of Gladstone, in the hinterland of the 'Discovery Coast'. The town is renowned for its charming hospitality, its historic fig trees in the main street and its mud-crab sandwiches. The hinterland and coastal national parks are ideal places for bushwalking, four-wheel driving and horseriding.
Visitor Information
Discovery Coast Information Centre, Roe St (Bruce Hwy); (07) 4974 5428
Nearby national parks
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Cania Gorge National Park
Cania Gorge, a dramatic landscape of gullies, caves and spectacular 70-metre-high sandstone cliffs, is the centrepiece of this national park...more -
Great Sandy National Park
Great Sandy National Park encompasses World Heritage-listed Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world; nearby Woody Island; and...more -
Isla Gorge National Park
Isla Gorge National Park, in Queensland’s Central Highlands, lies at the southern end of the Dawson Range and features rugged...more
Nearby towns
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Gladstone
Gladstone is a modern city on the central coast of Queensland. Matthew Flinders discovered Port Curtis, Gladstone's deep-water harbour, in...more -
Monto
Monto, one of the most recent towns in the Capricorn region, was settled in 1924. It is the centre of a rich dairy and beef cattle...more -
Gin Gin
Some of Queensland's oldest cattle properties surround this pastoral town south-west of Bundaberg. The district is known as 'Wild...more
Nearby
Deepwater National Park A diverse vegetation covers this coastal park, including paperbark forests, swamp mahogany, Moreton Bay ash and subtropical rainforest. Walk along the sandy beaches or enjoy the birdlife of the freshwater stream, Deepwater Creek. Bush camp at Wreck Rock, and explore the rockpools. 4WD access only; (07) 4131 1600; 63 km NE via Agnes Water.Eurimbula National Park: rugged coastal park with walks along the beach, canoeing on Eurimbula Creek, fishing, and scenic views from Ganoonga Noonga Lookout. 4WD recommended; (07) 4131 1600; access between Miriam Vale and Agnes Water; 50 km NE. Agnes Water: this coastal town has the most northerly surfing beach in Queensland. A local history museum includes documents of Cook's voyage in 1770. The town holds the surfing competition 1770 Longboard Classic each Mar; 57 km NE. Seventeen Seventy: Captain Cook, while on his discovery voyage, made his second landing on Australian soil at the town site. Today the seaside village has the Joseph Banks Environmental Park and is the departure point for daytrips and fishing charters to the Great Barrier Reef and Lady Musgrave Island; 63 km NE.
Fishing spots near town
Lake Awoonga 39 km
The jewel in the crown of the Bass to Barra Trail, Lake Awoonga is Queensland’s premier barramundi impoundment. Clean waters, the result of a largely undisturbed watershed, contain barramundi, mangrove jack,... Find out moreLake Monduran 65 km
Lake Monduran is near Gin Gin, a four-hour drive north of Brisbane on the Bruce Highway. Although it appears narrow, it has a surface area of 53 sq km and a holding capacity of 585 900 ML of water, which is about 1.6... Find out moreCania Dam 68 km
Located close to Monto, Cania Dam holds yellowbelly, silver perch and Australian bass to 3 kg. Cania’s big drawcard though is the saratoga. Initially stocked with only 200 individuals, the saratoga have bred to a... Find out moreLake Callide 94 km
Built on upper Callide Creek, a Dawson River tributary 20 km east of Biloela (pronounced bilo-wela), this lake supplies cooling waters for the nearby coal-burning power station that’s part of the Boyne Island... Find out moreWuruma Dam 111 km
Situated 35 km north of Eidsvold, this 18 sq km little-known water contains Australian bass, barramundi, saratoga, silver perch, yellowbelly and sleepy cod. A Stocked Impoundment Permit is required. There is a large... Find out moreFitzroy River 149 km
Great fishing rivers flow through some of our best known cities: the Yarra in Melbourne, the Swan in Perth and the Derwent in Hobart, to name a few. One of the best city rivers I have come across is the Fitzroy, which... Find out moreLake Lenthall 154 km
Anyone who has read about the barramundi boom in Queensland’s impoundments will know about lakes like Awoonga, Faust and Callide. But there are many, less- known waters that also offer excellent fishing, and one of... Find out moreYeppoon 157 km
Yeppoon, about 30 mins drive north-east of Rockhampton, is the main port for visitors wanting to go to the Keppel Islands. In the harbour at Rosslyn Bay I met up with fourth-generation cattle producer Richard Wilson and... Find out moreDawson River 168 km
Moura is a two-hour drive west of Gladstone. Better known for its prime cattle production and huge coalmines, the township and the nearby Dawson River is not exactly number one on most people’s list of top... Find out moreHervey Bay 173 km
Hervey Bay and Fraser Island are inseparably linked to each other and to fishing. Variety and quality of species is a true measure of a fishing destination and here you can catch longtails (northern bluefin tuna),... Find out moreEco-friendly activities around town
Caving - Rockhampton 151 km
Escape the sunshine for a while with an hourlong, eco-certified tour of Capricorn Caves, 23 kilometres north of Rockhampton. These caves feature intricately sculpted formations and the tour includes an optional... Find out moreDolphin tours around Hervey Bay 170 km
All year-round Blue Dolphin Marine Tours runs eco-tours to see the two species of dolphin in the area – the bottlenose, and the rare Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin. You have a 95 per cent chance of seeing the... Find out moreHiking on Fraser Island 208 km
Fraser Island, with its 1653 square kilometres encompassing 200-metre-high sand dunes, 80 beautiful lakes and pockets of rainforest, is a delight for those prepared to put on a pack. Hikers can camp beside some of the... Find out moreGolf courses around town
Capricorn Resort (Championship course) 164 km
The late 1980s and early ’90s were days of a course building boom in Queensland, on the Gold Coast especially. But one developer, the Japan-based Iwasaki Group, chose a relatively isolated location near Yeppoon,... Find out moreCampsites around town
Old Forestry Camp camping area 26 km
The site of a former Forestry barracks, you can bush camp along the ridge among the bunya pines. There are no facilities besides a picnic platform, so campers must be totally self-sufficient. Scenic drives through the... Find out moreMiddle Creek camping area 31 km
About 35 km north-west of Agnes Water, there is 4WD access off the Eurimbula Access Rd. Campfires are allowed, but use current fire sites and bring firewood and water.... Find out moreBustard Beach camping area 34 km
Set behind the foredunes on the eastern side of the park, this campground with a sand and woodchip surface has 17 defined camping sites with a maximum of 6 per site. You’re just a short stroll to the beach but... Find out moreKalpowar camping and day-use area 38 km
This campground beside Crane Creek has plenty of grassy sites for camping beside your car, and also accommodates those with caravans and trailers. To get there from Monto, travel 37 km north-east on the... Find out moreWorkmans Beach camping area 39 km
Just a short stroll to the unpatrolled surf beach, this campground is 1 km from the Agnes township and across the road from a skatepark. There are cold-water beach showers and free gas barbecues. Signposted access is off... Find out moreLake Awoonga Caravan Park 39 km
Catching huge barramundi is easy at Lake Awoonga – or so the locals say. If you fancy yourself as an angler, this caravan park provides a comfortable base. Set on the lake’s edge, there are plenty of bonus... Find out moreMiddle Rock camping area 40 km
At the north-eastern side of Deepwater National Park, this sand and woodchip bush camp has undefined sites behind the foredunes and is accessible only by 4WD. There are no facilities provided and you need to take a fuel... Find out moreWreck Rock camping area 41 km
This small campsite behind the frontal dunes at the south-eastern end of Deepwater National Park has 14 sites for a maximum of 6 people each. It provides excellent beachfront camping with sand and woodchip surfaces and... Find out moreMitchell Creek camping area 48 km
Fantastic for fishing and wildlife watching, the campground is accessed by 4WD along Rules Beach; check tides and entry points before proceeding to the beach. There are no facilities so you’ll need to bring water,... Find out moreMouth of Baffle Creek camping area 53 km
Visitors to this park can camp behind the dunes, 2 km south of the beach access point. There are no facilities and it is recommended for self-sufficient campers only. Beware of marine stingers Oct–May. ... Find out moreCaravan parks around town
Seventeen Seventy Camping Ground 38 km
It is hard to resist the excellent, absolute beachfront location of this council-owned park. Here in a subtropical hideaway it is almost possible to tie the dinghy up to the caravan. The popular park has good basic... Find out moreLake Awoonga Caravan Park 39 km
A picturesque park overlooking Lake Awoonga, this spot is 9 km from the Bruce Highway along a sealed road. The dam is stocked with barramundi, making it a popular fishing destination. There is a well-stocked shop with a... Find out moreBIG4 Boyne River Tourist Park 43 km
This is a very good park with river and highway frontage. It has very good amenities and nice grassy areas all the way to the river. It is a very convenient overnight stop for those travelling the Bruce Highway or a good... Find out moreTannum Beach Caravan Village 46 km
Close to Gladstone and across the road from the beach, this spotless park with good facilities is ideal for a few days or convenient for an overnight stay. Bookings are required in peak periods.... Find out moreBIG4 Barney Beach 61 km
This is a quality park with a good range of facilities and spotless amenities. It is in a quiet area away from the centre of town and just 80 metres from the beach. Bookings are required in peak periods.... Find out moreLake Monduran Holiday Park 67 km
Lake Monduran is a stocked impoundment, very popular with anglers; a fishing permit, available at the kiosk, is required. The park has good facilities and is a great place for an overnight stay, easily accessible from... Find out moreBIG4 Cane Village Holiday Park 98 km
This is a very good quality park on the western approach to the city, in a convenient location for an overnight stay and excellent for a longer visit. The Sugarland shopping centre is close by. Bookings are required in... Find out moreGlenlodge Caravan Village 103 km
This owner-operated park is 6 km south of the town centre and easily accessible, ideal for an overnight stay or as a base for a few days exploring the region. It has very good amenities. Bookings are required in peak... Find out moreBargara Beach Caravan Park 105 km
This large, quality beachside tourist park is in a popular holiday destination. Snorkelling, diving and fishing are popular in the surrounding waters. Bargara is a small coastal community not far from Bundaberg. The Mon... Find out moreHotels, motels & B&Bs around town
The beach is just across the road and the tropical architecture will have you slipping into a sarong and sipping a long cool drink as soon as you check in to this property of just four two-bedroom apartments. It’s... Find out more
Eco-friendly places to stay around town
Wilson Island 119 km
Only six couples are allowed at a time on this tiny 2-hectare coral cay, staying in minimal-impact luxury tents with wooden floors. All power is provided by solar power and batteries, and the eco-accredited resort uses... Find out moreEmeraldene Inn and Eco-Lodge, Hervey Bay 166 km
The 14 hotel-style rooms here, including two disabled rooms, have solar hot water and an envirocycle treatment system so that all sewage and greywater is treated and reused on site. The lodge has a solid environmental... Find out moreKingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island 190 km
With 1000 beds, and a choice of pools, restaurants and bars, this is the largest accommodation place mentioned in this book, but it has a longstanding reputation as being a positive role model for large ecotourism... Find out moreRest areas around town
Bororen Park Area 12 km
Middle of town Parking area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S24 14.579 E151 29.756 ... Find out moreGranite Creek Rest Area 33 km
63 km N of Gin Gin (R) or 36 km S of Miriam Vale (L) Large area just off the highway around some large trees. Good shade and facilities. GPS: S24 36.923 E151 40.098... Find out moreBoyne River Rest Area 42 km
31 km N of Bororen (L) or 1 km S of Benaraby (R) Large area just off the highway on the banks of the Boyne River. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S24 00.650 E151 20.433... Find out moreCalliope River Rest Area 58 km
21 km N of Benaraby (L) or 30 km S of Mount Larcom (R) Large area located well off the highway on the banks of the river. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S23 57.675 E151 09.142... Find out moreGin Gin Rest Area 81 km
2 km N of Gin Gin (R) or 97 km S of Miriam Vale (L) Large area just off the highway. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S24 58.456 E151 56.760... Find out moreMount Larcom Park Area 83 km
North side of town Parking area just off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S23 48.653 E150 58.802... Find out moreSharon Rest Area 92 km
35 km E of Gin Gin (R) or 16 km W of Bundaberg (L) Small area just off the road to Bundaberg. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S24 53.001 E152 14.582... Find out moreWallum Rest Area 105 km
26 km N of Childers (L) or 28 km SW of Bundaberg (R) Large area just off the road to Bundaberg. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S25 03.584 E152 13.869... Find out moreApple Tree Creek Rest Area 120 km
6 km N of Childers (L) or 51 km S of Gin Gin (R) Large area just off the highway on the south side of the village. Good shade and facilities. GPS: S25 13.141 E152 14.292... Find out more
