ABOUT GOOMERI

All country towns have something special to offer.  Goomeri is well noted for the Goomeri Pumpkin Festival which is held annually on the last Sunday in May.  This unique festival  attracts approximately 12,000 people to the small town to celebrate all things pumpkin.  The Great Australian Pumpkin Roll has made Goomeri well known nationally and internationally. 

It is also well known for its interesting shops including Goomeri Reproduction Furniture and Gifts, Goomeri Emporium, and the very popular "Cheeseworld".  It has coffee shops, cafes or several parks which are great for a rest and cup of tea.  

Goomeri is also well noted for its wonderful country hospitality which is on offer every day.  Goomeri's location makes it perfect for a day visit or for longer.   

BRIEF HISTORY:  Goomeri (pop 500) is proud to retain links with its pastoral beginnings.  The Land Sale of 1911, when the town was established, was a defining moment in the history of the district.  With the development of the the timber industry during the 1920s, the town boomed.  New businesses were established, with all major services provided to a fast growing farming community.

Throughout the years Goomeri has maintained a strong sense of community, making it a special place in the hearts and minds of its people.  In its current re-development based on rural tourism, Goomeri shows to the world a determination to survive, to move with the changing times and to grow, albeit in a form far removed from its heyday in the 'good old days'.

Today the district has much to offer the visitor - unspoilt forest areas populated by the native flora and fauna of the region, scenic drives, vineyards and olive groves, historic homesteads, antique shops, varied and interesting arts and crafts, bush walking  and much more.

This website has been created by the Goomeri Chamber of Commerce.  It is our hope to create a website that will be informative both to visitors and potential residents to this area.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information if necessary.

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