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A little background into
the web site
Cool Rocks
for Art
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About Us
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That's me cutting a chunk of Tigereye.
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It started out simply as a hobby for John
Steenbergen. The great outdoors always seemed to get the better of him,
so whenever there were days to spare, he would pack the old faithful
van with camping gear, fishing rods, picks, shovel and, of course, the
gold pan, setting off to any stream, river, or lake to catch that
elusive trout, or pan for the lovely yellow stuff - Gold! As time went
by a wife, Cecile, and four children shared the same interest, picking
up pretty pebbles, or curious and interesting looking rocks and crystals.
At he end of the day the campfire would be lit by Cecile and and
the freshly caught rainbow trout placed in
the pan for
evening meal, while John would set up the tent for the night ahead.
Exploring these mountains, rivers and lakes was a time to be treasured
forever. Now, over forty something fossicking
and collecting years later, they are the proud owners of one of Australia's
largest rock shops, situated on the Bruce
Highway, linking
Queensland's major cities, as well as Australia's premier rock, mineral,
crystal, gemstone and fossil websites..
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In her
spare time Cecile loves to paint.
Here she is completing
a colourful piece of art
A stunning display of Australian minerals
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Our shop and home are on the Bruce Hwy
just south of Gympie Qld. Australia
People
from many parts of the world find there way to Cooloola Rocks &
Minerals, just south of Gympie on the Bruce Highway.
Open seven days a
week from 9.00am to 5.00pm, the centre is a pleasure to visit. Serious
mineral collectors may go in looking for specific specimens, while other
visitors like to browse around the private collection.
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Cooloola
Rocks & Mineral centre is one of Australia,s major tourist attractions.
Thousands of tourists from all over the world visit the centre regular.
The shop boost a huge array of Rocks, Minerals, Fossils. ect. Has it's
own private museum attached. The shop is set in lovely park surroundings.
Make it a date and come and visit us.
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Mural painted
by Cecile at
entrance of shop.
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Check out John busy packing rocks
and filling orders.
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Our
lovely gardens
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Our Emblem!
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Our car park!
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Our Web Site Shop
If you have a particular rock
you are looking for feel free
to send us an e-mail, we
may just have it.
John and Cecile
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Where are we? - The Cooloola Region
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Gympie is the major town in the Cooloola Shire,
an historic and modern gold mining town with many attractions :- gold
fossicking, Historical and Woodworking Museums featuring steam driven
machinery, Public Art Gallery, Mary Valley Rattler Steam Train, Heritage
public and private buildings and many other attractions.
From the coloured sands at Rainbow Beach,
fishing and dolphins at Tin Can Bay, through rich pasture and small
crop lands to the timber covered hills and the major attraction of gold
fossicking, or seeing a working gold mine we have everything close to
hand.
In the centre of this, Cooloola Rocks & Minerals
display specimens found throughout Australia for the discerning collector,
complimented by a large range from overseas. Annual events such as the
'National Country Music Muster', 'Gympie Gold Rush Festival' featuring
Gold Panning Competitions and the 'Kybong Rock & Mineral Fest' to name
few.
When in Cooloola, don't forget to drop in
and see us. There is a huge range of items for sale, and if you are
not buying, just look in awe at our own collection. All visitors are
welcome.
John and Cecile
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John and Cecile
Steenbergen
1 Lobwein Road
Kybong Via Gympie Qld
Tel - +61 7 5483 5252 (Int.)
Fax - 07 5483 5252 (Aust.)
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