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Spot the scarecrow in Mary Valley Country, South East Queensland, every year in October! The annual festival encourages people to plan a day out in Mary Valley Country, and see if they can find the variety of serious and not so serious straw creations along the way. A Google map can be downloaded to let you know where all the entries are. The community art organisation Mary Valley Artslink auspices the scarecrow festival....

Melawondi Spring Retreat is the perfect getaway nestled on 30 acres of natural bushland situated in the Mary Valley less than two hours from Brisbane. From the moment you arrive at Melawondi Spring Retreat, you will feel a sense of serenity and tranquility within a relaxing atmosphere. There is a choice of two types of accommodation - Luxury Studio or Spring View Cabin. There is one of each type of accommodation and they are both located in different parts of the property to ensure your total privacy and seclusion. No need to check in. Just drive up to your private studio or cabin, relax and enjoy. After arrival simply admire the beautiful & natural surroundings, help yourself to the delicious home cooked goodies and other 'special extras' awaiting your arrival. Full breakfast provisions included in tariff plus complimentary bottle of champagne & seasonal platter on arrival (unless otherwise stated). With the lush natural environment the retreat ensures guests pure relaxation, comfort and style!...

Arriving in Kandanga, it is easy to imagine the roar of sawmills, the rattle of cream carriers or the chug of trucks carrying pineapples to the station. However, imagination is essential, as these noises echoed through Kandanga in the 1940s and 1950s. Now this quiet township standing on placid hills in the Mary Valley is much different. Kandanga is about a 20 minute drive from Gympie just off the Mary Valley Highway. Kandanga is one of a string of small towns or villages running through Sunshine Coast hinterland state forests south of Gympie. Although the hustle and bustle of yesteryear might be gone, the town boasts rich pastures and spectacular views of the Mary Valley. As you come into Kandanga from the south, there is a park that offers a tease of what is to come with an old dray, a relic of its historical past, a picnic area and a great view. Picnic spots, swimming holes and scenic lookouts punctuate the forest areas all along the route south from Gympie. The Kandanga Heritage Railway is a also must see. Here's a bright and colourful station with a shady green park....