A Kiwi recommends ... Rubyvale, Queensland

Peter Brown says Carnarvon Gorge is one of the best places to go walking in the Southern Great Barrier Reef region of Queensland. Photo / Tourism and Events Queensland

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from Peter Brown from Rubyvale Gem Gallery.

SEE

Best beach: Yeppoon Main Beach.

Best walk: Carnarvon Gorge.

Best adventure: Sapphire Gemfields.

Best view: Carnarvon Gorge.

Must do: Fossick at Sapphire Gemfields.

Best kept secret: Sapphire Gemfields.

Famous for: Sapphires in every colour of the rainbow.

Best water activity: Lake Maraboon, Emerald.

TASTE

Best coffee spot? Rubyvale Gem Gallery Cafe.

Best picnic spot? Bogantungan Lookout.

What's the best local produce? Citrus.

Where should we eat? Rubyvale Gem Gallery Cafe.

Looking for something special for dinner? Tsuruya Japanese Restaurant at the Mercure Capricorn Resort, Yeppoon.

Where to hang out when the sun goes down? Blackdown Tableland National Park for a great view or Carnarvon Gorge. Watch the animals come out after dark.

PLAY

Best shop? Rubyvale Gem Gallery, which has designer sapphire jewellery.

Don't miss? Devonshire tea at Rubyvale Gem Gallery Cafe.

It's worth paying for ... a unique piece of sapphire jewellery.

Best sporting event to catch? The Capella Camel Races.

Best cultural activity in the area? Gemfest - Festival of Gems, held in the first week of August.

STAY

Best place to rest your head? Rubyvale Gem Gallery Holiday Apartments.

Favourite hotel near by? The New Royal Hotel Rubyvale, which is right across the road. It was the winner of the Best Bush Pub in Queensland last year.

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