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This is the
town where the cane toad were first introduced
in June of 1935, with the unfortunate belief that they would
wipe out pests which were damaging the local crops. The cane
toads are now a worse menace than the pests that they were
originally bought in to control. With no natural predators,
they have become a wide spread problem threatening native
fauna all over northern Queensland and into the Northern
Territory.
Population:
6000 approx
Famous for
its landmark "Walsh's Pyramid" which is a
steep 922m. Local folklore has it that the pyramid
shaped hill is a volcanic core.
A competition race
"The Great Pyramid Race" is held
each year in August or September, with runners racing, walking,
trudging or crawling their way to the top and back.
Visit the
local crocodile farm Cairns Crocodile Farm Pty Ltd
at Redbank Rd
Gordonvale.
If you are visiting Gordonvale between June and
November The Mulgrave Sugar Mill runs tours on week
days.Contact (07) 4056 3300.
For the
horseback lovers, Mulgrave River Horse Adventures is
on the
Gillies Highway near Gordonvale.
Visit the
museum and art galleries. Gordonvale has a terrific bakery
"Pie fection" cafes, an RSL club, 18 hole Golf
course, Bowling Club and a few small pubs.
View the
wonderful "MOSAICS" on the sidewalks.
Gordonvale
is a
nice little spot to take in some history before starting
your journey up to The Atherton Tablelands and Outback
Savannah.
To help
the town of Gordonvale forecast and plan its future needs,
we have prepared a Survey for visitors thinking about
visiting the town. Click
for the Accommodation Survey
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