GOOMERI
Goomeri is a small town encounted when
traveling between Murgon and Gympie. Goomeri is a crossroads town that
has most services. Goomeri is a town that has strong heritage
principals that have been put into practice. When visiting allow a
time to stroll the town and take in the history. Much in use and
unchanged. The town's name is allegedly derived
from the Aboriginal name for "broken shield.
European settlement in the Goomeri area began in 1846 with the
establishment of Booubyjan Homestead and Boonara Station. Closer
settlement took place in 1911 with the sale of rural allotments and
town blocks
With delightful
parks and many of the buildings built in the 1920s, Goomeri is a quiet
and pleasant place that boasts an agreeably relaxed old world charm.
The town is also known as “Clocktown” due to the landmark town clock
built in 1939.
Goomeri's impressive Hall of Memory – still in use today, was built in
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The town is also
well known for its gourmet food. Goomeri offers variety dining of
options from fine dining, country food, gourmet cheeses and locally
grown olives to award winning pies. Goomeri is the gateway to the
South Burnett wine district, with numerous vineyards and cellar doors
within close proximity. Other industries in the area include beef and
dairy.
The Goomeri
Pumpkin Festival, held on the last Sunday in May each year, attracts
up to 14,000 visitors each year. The highlight of the Pumpkin Festival
is the "Great Australian Pumpkin Roll" down Policeman's Hill.
There is just the
single pub
The Goomeri War Memorial has a great
profile in the town.
Note the Lest We Forget numerals on the clock face. 
The Goomeri Heritage Centre is a part
of the Info Centre. There is a heritage walk in Goomeri.
The Catholic
and Anglican Churches
share a corner block. Both traditional and old. The United is located
on the northern fringe of the town.
The Goomeri
Emporium
is a must visit. Check out the R M Williams range and the footwear
department. 
If the timing is right, the heritage
walk and a refreshment/coffee are recommended. 
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