ATTRACTIONS THE LEAP QLD

Come and be dazzled at That Sapphire Place; an exquisite collection of rare and precious natural gemstones by gem cutters and gem merchants with more than 25 years experience in Lapidary and Gem Cutting. Specialising in natural sapphires of all colours, natural rubies, natural emeralds, individually hand picked gem stones, crystals and mineral specimens, many sourced direct from miners throughout Australia and internationally. Other Gemstones in the collection include precious natural Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Opals and Pearls. They have jewellery manufactured by Qualified Tradesmen, and Gem Cutting daily on premises. Also browse locally sourced exquisite gift wares.

Travelling north of Mackay along the Bruce Highway you will come to the township of The Leap. This site holds a past of great tragedy and significance in the history of this region. Discover the legend of The Leap "A legendary and powerful woman named Kowaha from a local native tribe; committed the ultimate sacrifice in 1867. As a result of this event, the Mt Mandarana Cliff and Valley became known as The Leap." The Hotel now stands as a reminder of this history and the legend of Kowaha. Visit the hotel and be captivated by the memorabilia and history of this region at the mini-museum. Visit the large monument depicting the historic event. Overnight camping is available. Mini-markets and live music are some of the regular events held at this hotel.