Nearby districts include: Kingower, Arnold, Llanelly, Murphys Creek, Moliagul, Logan, Wehla and the Kooyoora State Park.

Originally named 'Berlin' (earlier called Byr Lyn or Bervie) the mining village was based near Kangderaar Creek which runs through the area.

[6] The 'Berlin Rush' beginnings, August 1868 when Alexander Clelland sank a shallow shaft outside John Catto's Paddock and found a 60 oz nugget at the bottom.

Events at the Charity Carnival include the wood chopping, vintage tractor pull, small stationary engines display, classic cars and ute display, sheep dog trials, clay target shooting, horse riding event, sheaf tossing, "Miss Rheola" Carnival Girl and the Rheola Gift footrace.

Money raised during the event goes to local hospitals in Inglewood and Dunolly as well as helping to fund the maintenance of the Hall and grounds where the carnival is held.