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Byfield

25 minutes north from Yeppoon

Head just 25 minutes north from Yeppoon to discover the lush forests of Byfield and surrounding nature reserves. The Byfield National Park and State Forest abound with wonderful scenery rolling sand dunes, beaches, swamps, rainforest-edged creeks and rugged mountains. This area is the exclusive home of the rare Byfield Fern (Bohemia Serrata).

Byfield is rich with diversity and forms one of the largest unspoiled eco-systems on the east coast of Australia. The region’s major waterway, Waterpark Creek, is also host to ancient and towering remnant rainforest with many resident native birds and animals.

The small village of Byfield is a haven for craft and nature lovers. In the neighbouring areas there are numerous picturesque camping areas on offer, with alternative accommodation at Ferns Hideaway Resort, Rainforest Ranch, Byfields Wompoo Cottage, Waterpark Getaway, and Byfield Getaway just to name a few. These accommodation houses specialize in luxury log cabins and romantic bungalows.

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The area is also home to a world-class potter’s gallery known as Nob Creek Pottery, and has a number of spectacular swimming holes and rewarding walking trails.

If you are after relaxation, experience Byfield’s peaceful serenity… Paddle a canoe from or take an electric boat tour amongst ancient and towering remnant rainforest in the area’s freshwater creeks.

4WD enthusiasts can go beach driving in nearby Byfield National Park. Visitors will discover one of the largest and most breathtaking parabolic sand dunes in Australia. These beaches boast a good surf break, and if you like to fish, the area is surrounded with plenty of bays and creeks to throw in a line. Camping grounds are also provided with basic facilities.