General Gordon Hotel – Sandiford (CG)

Often referred to as the Pride of Sydenham, the General Gordon has been an integral part of the local community for over 80 years. Situated directly opposite the Sydenham train station and steeped in history, the Hotel was named after General Sir Charles George Gordon (1833 to 1885).

Campers are welcome here and they even have the camp oven cook-off done yearly as General Gordon celebrates its birthday. They also have a lovely outdoor, undercover area with great wooden furniture as well. Darts seem to be the favourite past time of the locals and playing such would go well with the pub’s counter meals such as chips, pies and burgers. A visit to this hotel is surely worth the trip.

HOW TO GET THERE
Homebush Road runs off the Bruce Highway 2.7km South of Bakers Creek (Southern oulet from Mackay) or 3.7km North of the bridge over Sandy Creek.
Follow Homebush Road for 7.8km to the Hotel on the left.

SITE ACCESS
Once you reach the place, you’ll enter a small pathway going to their parking area right in front of the hotel. You’ll also see a signage on its building. They have also a couple of sign posts along the road indicating their food specials and any upcoming events.

FEES & BOOKINGS
Fees are $5/night /person

THINGS TO DO
Visitors can dine and drink or be entertained by the live music at the pub.

Mackay Museum provides insight into the history of Mackay and the Pioneer Valley – from early settlement of the original inhabitants to European settlement, and the progression from a small village to a provincial city.

Slick 7 Raceway is one of the most popular hangouts for slot-car racing enthusiasts in Mackay.

Sarina Sugar Shed provides tourists with an insight on how Australia’s sugar mills work. They provide daily tours of our sugar mill and distillery where visitors can see the process of sugar making.

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