FREE MAGAZINE
May/June/July 2021
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Published by Tribal Communities Inc | ABN: 62 956 388 018 Editorial & advertising: hello@noosaoutback.com.au
The magazine is an A4 size brochure with 10,000 copies printed and distributed throughout Noosa, Sunshine Coast & Gympie including information centres at Queen Street Mall, Toowoomba, Maleny, Montville, Noosa Hastings Street, Sunshine Coast Airport, Tewantin, Kenilworth Gympie, and Kandanga as well as coffee shops, retail outlets, accommodation and various other businesses. It is also available online as a digital edition on www.noosaoutback.com.au.
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Cover: Mount Ngungun. Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland
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CONTENTS Just a short drive from the beautiful beaches of Noosa and the Sunshine Coast is ‘Noosa Outback’, where the "Outback meets the Surf". There are mountains to climb and lakes to see and amazing National Parks for all to enjoy. Take a country drive through historical townships, stop on the way to buy some fresh local produce from farm stores and local market vendors and take in the stunning scenery. There are experiences galore such as riding the historic Mary Valley Rattler, catching a silent movie at the Pomona Majestic Theatre, visit the Kenilworth Cheese Factory or take a bush walk through majestic forests. You can spend a day or stay and play for days on end. There are so many places to stay you are spoilt for choice with farm stays, camping options, B&Bs and cabins. There are vast amounts of countryside for you to explore. To get the real feel of the Noosa Outback try horse riding, mountain biking or a bush walk. From rolling hills, to lush green pastures, rocky outcrops and magnificent waterfalls - Noosa Outback has so much to offer that it will keep you coming back for more!
AMAMOOR 6 BOREEN POINT 8 BROOLOO 10 CONONDALE 11 COORAN 12 COOROY 14 DOONAN 20 EUMUNDI 21 FLAXTON 22 IMBIL 24 REGION MAP 26-27 KANDANGA 28 KENILWORTH 30 KIN KIN 32 LAKE BORUMBA 34 MALENY 36 MAPLETON 38 MONTVILLE 40 POMONA 44 TRAVESTON 46 YANDINA 48 3
Noosa Everglades.
Click Clack Cafe
3 Busby St Amamoor
tree Amamoor State Forest
Amamoor Creek Rd Amamoor 4570
AMAMOOR
SUITCASE-ROLLING Amamoor Lodge
368 Kandanga Amamoor Rd Amamoor
Amamoor is a small country village that comes alive in August for the Country Music Muster when thousands descend to hear some of Australia’s greatest country music. There are also some hidden gems to be found all year around. Amamoor Station is famous for the lovingly restored Mary Valley Rattler heritage steam train which is an experience of yesteryear that everyone will enjoy. Click Clack Cafe is a great spot for a bite of lunch. The Amamoor State Forest is a bird lover’s delight with over 120 species able to be found in its riverine forests. Amamoor Creek is also renowned for finding platypus at play at dawn and dusk. There are several walking tracks through the forest from short walks to longer treks for the more adventurous. Home to Mary Valley Adventure Trails, you can take a guided horse ride through the Mary Valley from a half day ride to multi-day rides. If you are looking for somewhere to stay, Amamoor Lodge provides relaxing boutique country accommodation with fine country hospitality. Or for camping, Cedar Grove on the banks of Amamoor Creek is a great spot to pitch the tent.
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Click Clack Café at Amamoor Station.
Small stream waterfall in Amamoor National Park.
Mary River Rattler.
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SUITCASE-ROLLING Habitat Noosa
204 Lake Flat Rd Boreen Point
ANCHOR Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club 24 Boreen Pde Boreen Point
4565
BOREEN POINT
Apollonian Hotel
19 Laguna St Boreen Point
Boreen Point is situated on Queensland’s largest saltwater lake, Lake Cootharaba and is a gateway to the upper Noosa River and Noosa Everglades making it the perfect spot for boating and fishing and enjoying all that this beautiful natural environment has to offer. The historic Apollonian Hotel is a magnificent reminder of times past built of hoop pine and cedar and surrounded by wide verandahs. It is renowned for its hearty Sunday spit roasts which always attract a big crowd. Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club is a must for any sailing enthusiasts with predominant sea breezes providing some of the best flat water sailing conditions in the world. Accommodation options abound from camping at Harry’s Hut, glamping at the 65 acre Habitat Noosa which has its own microbrewery or taking in the luxury of Alaya Verde B&B are just a couple of the options. Whether you go it alone or jump on a tour, exploring this area provides some unique experiences.
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Swimming in the fresh water of the Everglades. Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland.
The serene Lake Cootharaba.
Canoeing the Everglades. Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland.
Aerial of Apollonion Hotel and Boreen Point. Photo: Richard Bell.
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DOVE Brooloo Bellbird Habitat Imbil Brooloo Rd Imbil
WALKING Mary Valley Rail Trail
4570
BROOLOO
Cnr Andersen St & Imbil Brooloo Rd Brooloo
Brooloo Park
104 Whelan Rd Bollier
If you really want to get off the tourist route, a side trip to Brooloo will give you a taste of Noosa Outback nature. A small creek flows through the George Burtenshaw Feature Protection Area Bellbird Habitat, commonly known as the Brooloo Bellbird Habitat. You can take a picnic lunch and relax while listening to the tinkling call of the Bellbird and watching a variety of other birds on the banks of the creek. Join the Mary Valley Rail Trail, a 4.7km trail for walking, horses and bicycles which is a repurposing of the old Brooloo to Imbil rail line. As you drive through the Mary Valley keep your eye out for impressive views of the Brooloo Bluff with its rocky escarpment. Brooloo Park offers eco camping, horse riding and catch and release fishing on their 270 acre working farm. Platypus and turtles can be seen by guests who patiently watch and take in the tranquil surrounds of the picturesque Coonoon Gibber Creek. Family day out on the Mary Valley Trail.
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tree Conondale National Park Aherns Rd Conondale
Booloumba Creek Day Use Area Booloumba Creek Rd Kenilworth
4552
CONONDALE
Mount Allan Firetower
Booloumba Creek Rd Kenilworth
Located on the Mary River, Condondale is surrounded by unspoilt natural beauty of the Mary Valley. The rugged beauty of the Conondale Range and Conondale National Park provides an important refuge for rare and threatened animals like the Mary River Turtle. The National Park is suited to experienced walkers and contains rainforests, eucalypt forests, waterfalls, creeks and spectacular scenery. There is a day-use area and camping areas at Booloumba Creek. The 9.6m high Mount Allan fire tower offers a 360 degree view of the mountain ranges and includes interpretive signs giving an insight into past forestry management. Crystal Waters, a permaculture ecovillage offers up an Eco Park with accommodation, monthly markets, coffee shop and bakery and special events. Booloumba Falls. Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland/Larissa Dening.
Whitewater on Booloumba Creek.
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Noosa Hinterland Brewing Co 28 King St Cooran
SUITCASE-ROLLING Noosa Hinterland Spectacular Boutique Guesthouse 4569
COORAN
269 Schreibers Rd Cooran
Hinterland Restaurant 16 King St Cooran
A quirky town, Cooran is great for a visit on your tour through the hinterland. Find unique treasures in Fabulous Finds, sip a signature micro-brew in Noosa Hinterland Brewing Co and get a delectable bite to eat in Hinterland Restaurant. For nature lovers, there is access to the Noosa Trails including the Cooran Tableland Lookout. Nearby Mothar Mountain State Forest offers more walking tracks and swimming holes. Located in the heart of the Noosa Biosphere, Noosa Hinterland Spectacular Boutique Guesthouse and hobby farm offers elegant and affordable accommodation including a designer swimming pool, tennis court and walking trails. Cooran Tall Trees Exhibition is a unique art exhibition that occurs throughout the town each July.
Catch the view at Tablelands Lookout.
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Feathered friends.
Noosa Trails. Photo: Courtesy of Tourism Noosa
View from Mt Cooroora. Courtesy of Tourism Noosa
Great Noosa Trail Walk. Photo: Sam Bingham
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WATER Noosa Botanic Gardens & Lake MacDonald
Lake MacDonald Dr Lake MacDonald
PAINT-BRUSH Butter Factory Arts Centre 4563
COOROY
The Heart of Noosa Hinterland, Cooroy is a charming country town with a big heart and a lot to do and see. Offering a diversity of experiences including heritage, nature, arts, sports, shopping and a great selection of cafes, restaurants and accomodation options, this town makes a great base to explore the region further. Known for its country hospitality, it is host to several events throughout the year that attract tourists and locals alike. For nature lovers, Cooroy is home to several of the Noosa Trail networks, the Noosa Botanic Gardens and Lake Macdonald. The town is saturated in cultural and heritage experiences with community artworks incorporated throughout the streets, art exhibitions and workshops at the Butter Factory Arts Centre and the Cooroy Mill Site with its interesting heritage buildings from the milling era and woodworking clubs. The Art Hub runs exhibitions showcasing Artists’ works of art on a 4 weekly rotational basis. Artist’s expression of interest to showcase at the Art & Sculpture Gallery are most welcomed.
For all the information about this great Noosa Outback town visit their free community website at
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11A Maple St Cooroy
LANDMARK Cooroy Mill Site 5 Maple St Cooroy
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Face Painting by Andra Budaie.
Noosa Outback Surfboard Art.
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Amazing Art at Australian Body Art Festival On 9 to 11 April, Cooroy hosted one of the most unique and interesting community festivals you could hope to find – the Australian Body Art Festival. Noosa Outback was the major event sponsor and we couldn’t have been more impressed with the amazing art on display. The entire weekend was a joyous celebration of all types of art forms and while it was a scaled back event compared to previous years, it still held all the magic and wonder that this festival has become known for. Some of Australia’s best body artists, face painters, visual artists and wearable art designers created and paraded their masterpieces across seven competition categories including two new categories – UV painting and Surfboard Art, both of which were amazing additions to the program.
the festival that were big hits! It was a huge effort, and it couldn’t have happened without all the volunteers, artists, models, sponsors and funding partners. We are looking forward to next year when hopefully we can get back to more normality and see an even bigger and better event,” said event manager, Danielle Taylor. The theme of Time Travel drew a wide range of interpretations across all competition categories and some truly incredible art emerged. There were winners galore with seven different art competition and grins galore as just over 4000 spectators enjoyed all that was on show!
As well as the competitions, this super charged art show had fantastic music on stage, rock painting workshops, sculptural art installations and market and food stalls throughout the festival site. The orange army of volunteers did an amazing job and pulled together a fantastic weekend for everyone. While the event was smaller than previous years due to covid restrictions, it still provided a fabulous showcase of art and the feedback from attendees has been glowing. “We were so happy to be able to hold the event after last year’s cancellation. All the hard work was definitely worth it and everyone had a great weekend and it all worked out better than we could have hoped for. There were smiles all around and there were a few new additions to
Face painting by Ayesha Henderson.
“The artists were under pressure to create their masterpieces within the defined time limits of the competitions, yet all had smiles on their faces and said they really enjoyed themselves,” Danielle said.
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The prize-winners for 2021 were: COOROY SUPA IGA UV PAINTING
Winner: Nadia Vanek
Runner Up: Fran Catford
People’s Choice: Andra Budaie
Best Model: Keith Motes
XO ART CO BRUSH & SPONGE
Winner & People’s Choice: Ayesha Henderson
Runner Up: Khatti Von Leigh
Best Model: Miriam Tschirren
UV painting by Nadia Vanek.
EUMUNDI & DISTRICT HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION AIRBRUSH
Winner & People’s Choice: Fran Catford
Runner Up: Stephanie Sargeantson
Best Model: Laura Miller
SPV ACCOUNTING SPECIAL EFFECTS
Winner and People’s Choice: Fran Catford
Runner Up: Nadia Vanek
Best Model: Jess Yates
FACE PAINT SHOP AUSTRALIA FACE PAINTING
Special effects by Fran Catford.
Winner & People’s Choice: Mason Whitton
Runner Up: Ayesha Henderson
Best Model: Miriam Tschirren
COUNTRYSIDE REALTY NOOSA WEARABLE ART (fabulous fashion made from recycled treasures)
Winner: Lorien Dalcastello
Runner Up: Teddy McRitchie
People’s Choice: Larissa Salton
Best Model: Sharla Rae
NOOSA OUTBACK SURFBOARD ART
Winner & People’s Choice: Billie Baxter
Runner Up: Kassy Abriole
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Wearable art by Lorien Dalcastello.
If you don’t want to miss the fun next year, make sure you register for our newsletters on the website www.australianbodyart.com.au or follow us on Facebook and Instagram @AustralianBodyArtFestival for more information and photos. There is also a podcast online with artist interviews at www.anchor.fm/australianbodyartfestival.
UV painting by Andra Budaie.
Spectators embracing this year's theme.
The Australian Body Art Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland’s Destination Events Program. It is also made possible by the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund, which supports the arts in regional and remote Australia.
Face painting by Mason Whitton.
This festival is a not for profit Cooroy Chamber of Commerce event and also funded through generous support of: Noosa Outback, Eumundi & District Historical Association, Tourism Noosa, Hot 91.1FM, Wythes Real Estate, Noosa Council, Face Paint Shop Australia, XO Art Co, Cooroy RSL, OCD, Cooroy Supa IGA, SPV Accounting, Countryside Realty, Sunny Coast Accountants, Gelignite Jacks, Firefly Solutions, The Looney Bin, Matt Blak, Noosa Springs, Surf Air Beach Motel, Tewantin Noosa RSL, Not Just Another Salon and Derivan.
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SUITCASE-ROLLING Shambhala Cabin Retreat 58 Justin Rd, Doonan
Café Doonan
777 Eumundi Noosa Rd, Doonan 4562
HORSE
DOONAN
Noosa Horse Riding
22 Wills Road, Weyba Downs
A small suburb situated in the Noosa hinterland, Doonan has a selection of charming B&Bs which makes it a great spot to base yourself for explorations to both the beaches of Noosa and the Noosa Outback hinterland areas of Eumundi and Cooroy. For the golf enthusiast, visit Noosa Valley Country Club, the first golf course in Australia to be accepted in the ABC’s Open Garden program. Ikatan Spa has you covered for all the pampering you need, a tropical Balinese oasis that offers spa treatments, packages and full day retreats. For the nature lover, the large shallow salt waters of Lake Weyba offer bird watching, kayaking, bush walking and kite surfing. There is also horse riding at the lake by appointment with Noosa Horse Riding.
The outdoor tables at Café Doonan are a pleasant spot to enjoy their fabulous fare.
Great coffee, sensational breakfasts, sumptuous lunches, all home made foody goodness.
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Pop in and find out what all the fuss is about.
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STORE Eumundi Markets
Located throughout Eumundi
SWIMMER Eumundi Aquatic Centre 26 Memorial Dr Eumundi
4562
EUMUNDI
Imperial Hotel
1 Etheridge St Eumundi
Famous for its artisan markets, held each Wednesday & Saturday, Eumundi also offers some interesting shopping options such as Berkelouw Book Barn and Cafe, Pearls for Girls and several art galleries offering unique treasures. The main street is lined with memorial Fig Trees and public art sculptures are dotted around the town making for an interesting stroll. For dining there are plenty of cafes, restaurants, bakeries and two hotels. Accommodation options including a selection of B&Bs, the Eumundi RV Stopover and rooms at Joes Waterhole. Caplick Park is a great adventure playground for the kids and there is also a swimming pool, tennis courts and skate park to provide further activity.
Eumundi. Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland
Eumundi night markets. Photo: Owen Lyell
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tree Kondalilla Falls National Park Kondalilla Falls Rd Flaxton
SHOPPING-BAG The Barn on Flaxton 445 Flaxton Dr Flaxton
4560
FLAXTON
Flaxton Gardens
313-327 Flaxton Dr Flaxton
A town of restaurants, guest houses, and art galleries surrounded by avocado orchards, Flaxton is one of the prettiest of the Blackall Range settlements. To the east are sweeping views to the ocean’s horizon providing the perfect spot to catch a stunning sunrise. To the west is the subtropical rainforest of Kondalilla Falls National Park providing beautiful walking trails, picnic areas and rock pools to cool off in. Worth a visit is The Barn on Flaxton which sells fashion, gifts and has a great verandah cafe. Everything is homemade just like Grandma use to make. Flaxton Gardens is an iconic high tea, dining and wedding venue with coastal views stretching from Noosa to Moreton Island. Take home some local produce from The Barn on Flaxton.
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Bush swim at Kondalilla Falls National Park.
A view towards the Pacific Ocean from Flaxton, Queensland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Lankiveil.
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STORE Imbil Country Market Yabba Creek Rd Imbil
The Rattler Café 116 Yabba Rd Imbil
4570
IMBIL
Mary Valley Show
Imbil Showgrounds Imbil
The rural town of Imbil is the largest in the Mary Valley and is nestled on the banks of the Yabba Creek. The township offers parklands, a variety of shops and services and the weekly Imbil Country Market on Sunday. The Rattler Café and Imbil Railway Hotel offer dining options. A steep haul to the Imbil Lookout presents incomparable, near 360-degree views to Kenilworth, the mountains, and the Sunshine Coast. While Queensland’s newest rail trail offers a 4.7km walk or ride from Imbil to Brooloo passing through state forests. Nearby Imbil State Forest offers hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, swimming and walking. For the equestrian enthusiast, Stirlings Crossing Equestrian Centre combines state of the art facilities providing all requirements for a variety of equestrian related events. Imbil is home to the Mary Valley Show in August each year which is a traditional country show with ring events, rodeo, woodchop and more. Fresh local produce and homemade wares to be found at the Imbil Country Market.
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Local daredevils at the Imbil skate park.
The local waterhole.
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Gympie
NOOSA OUTBACK
Mary River
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Kybong
Amamoor Mary Valley River Trails
Kandanga
Paddock to Plate
Imbil Historic Village
Lake Borumba Lake Borumba Camping Ground in the heart of the Noosa Outback
Brooloo
Bellbird Reserv
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Kin Kin Country Life Hotel
Boreen Point
Lake Cootharaba
Traveston Matilda
Cooran
Vintage Treasures
Noosa North Shore
Pomona Majestic Theatre
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Noosa Heads
Cooroy
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12 Mary River
Eumundi Eumundi Markets
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Coolum Beach
Yandina
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The Ginger Factory
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Mapleton
Nambour
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Mapleton Tavern
Maroochydore
Flaxton Kondalilla Falls
Montville
Mooloolaba
Arts, Craft & Live Performers
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Kandanga Visitor Information Centre 47 Main St Kandanga
Kandanga Hotel
4570
KANDANGA
40 Main St Kandanga
Kandanga Farm Store 93 Main St Kandanga
Kandanga is an RV friendly town on the banks of Kandanga Creek. Kandanga Visitor Information Centre provides information for the entire Mary Valley region and hasna lovely gift shop also. The surrounding countryside boasts rich pastures, orchards and spectacular views of Noosa Outback. The original 100 year old Kandanga Hotel burnt to the ground but was rebuilt in 2017 and boasts lovely bull nose verandas and is a great spot for a good feed. Kandanga Country Club has dining in the Double Bridge Dining Restaurant. The venue includes bowling greens and gaming machines and there is RV Camping adjacent.
Rolling rural hills.
9am-4pm Tuesday to Friday 8am-2pm Saturday & Sunday 07 5484 3771 93 Main St Kandanga kandangafarmstore.com.au
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tree Kenilworth Historical Museum 7/9 Alexandra St Kenilworth
carrot Kenilworth Dairies
41 Charles St Kenilworth 4574
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KENILWORTH
Kenilworth Hotel
18 Elizabeth St Kenilworth
Kenilworth is one of the larger towns in Noosa Outback and oozes country charm. Their Living History Museum offers dairying and timber industry displays, a film presentation, tanners store and machinery shed and working displays of a school room, laundry and telephone system. Central to the town is a park with a fantastic playground situated just across the road from the Kenilworth Dairies cheese, yoghurt and ice-cream factory. Their factory shop provides samples of their products and you can also purchase their products and other locally produced gourmet goodies. There are a good selection of eateries, shops and experiences on offer and a wander down the main street is sure to unearth some delights. The Kenilworth Country Bakery is a must visit for the sweet tooth – home to the 1kg donut challenge and Australia’s first coffee in donut! Kenilworth Hotel is a traditional Aussie pub with good value accommodation and there is camping at the show grounds. Just up the road there is camping and cabins at Kenilworth Homestead.
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Thilba Thalba Viewpoint Delicia Section. Photo: Queensland Government
Booloumba Falls. Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland
So many delicious cheeses & other products to try at Kenilworth Dairies.
Mary River near Kenilworth
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Country Life Hotel 69 Main St Kin Kin
utensils Kin Kin General Store & Café 56 Main St Kin Kin
4571
KIN KIN
Amrita Park Meadery
417 Pomona Kin Kin Rd Pinbarren
The quaint town of Kin Kin is a little out of the way but worth a visit. The Country Life Hotel is an old fashioned country pub where you are sure to hear a yarn or two from the locals. Do yourself a favour and visit the Kin Kin General Store and Café which offers so much more than you would expect. Stocking locally produced, ethical products including Black Ant Gourmet Food, free range locally grown meats and organic coffee do yourself a favour and stop for breakfast or lunch and grab a few treats for the road too. If you are out that way on a Saturday, visit the Amrita Park Meadery on the way to Kin Kin. They are continuing a long family traditional of quality boutique mead making and are turning honey from their bee hives and fruit into delectable award winning ambrosia.
Black Ant Gourmet at Kin Kin General store. Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland.
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Bushwalking at Steamy Hill near Kin Kin.
Mayan Farm. Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland.
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Borumba Dam Picnic Grounds Yabba Creek Rd Lake Borumba
4570
LAKE BORUMBA
Lake Borumba Caravan & Camping Ground
1484 Yabba Creek Rd Lake Borumba
Lake Borumba is in the heart of Noosa Outback, 11kms from the township of Imbil. Surrounded by National and State forest it is a picturesque lake with BBQ and picnic area. With 480 hectares of lake surface area it is a mecca for those who enjoy canoeing, boating, water skiing or fishing. The lake is stocked with Australian bass, golden perch, silver perch and Mary River cod by the Lake Borumba Fish Stocking Association. A fishing permit is required which funds the stocking. There is also a great saratoga fishery from previous stocking that has established a breeding population. Lake Borumba Caravan and Camping Ground is 800m from the lake adjacent to the Yabba Creek. It offers powered and unpowered sites with outdoor camp kitchen, fire pits, showers and toilets and free use of kayaks and a volleyball court. Camping at Lake Borumba Caravan & Camping Ground
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Tribute to the local platypuses at Lake Borumba.
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WATER Gardners Falls Obi Ln S Maleny
DOVE Maleny Botanic Garden & Bird World
233 Maleny Stanley Rd Maleny
4552
PAINT-BRUSH
MALENY
Art on Cairncross
3 Panorama Pl Maleny
A postcard shot is around every twist in the road in Maleny’s dairy country of lush, rolling green hills high on the Blackall Range. Offering numerous scenic spots, culinary delights and idyllic places to stay, Maleny has a lot to offer any explorer of the region. Maleny village has the Obi Obi Creek winding around it with playful platypus able to be spotted if you are lucky. The main street offers a selection of delectable dining options as well as hidden treasures in the retail shops. Must see spots around Maleny include Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, Gardners Falls, Maleny Botanic Garden and Bird World, Baroon Pocket Dam, Maleny Dairy and Art on Cairncross. On the long weekend in May the Wood Expo at Maleny Showgrounds offers up a celebration of timber.
Foodies Delight Maleny. Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland.
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Mary Cairncross Park. Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland.
Maleny shopping. Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland.
Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World. Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland.
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tree Mapleton Falls National Park Mapleton Falls Rd Mapleton
water Mapleton Lilyponds
130 Obi Obi Road Mapleton 4560
METEOR
MAPLETON
Mapleton Observatory Flaxton Dr Mapleton
Mapleton Falls National Park is home to abundant native flora and fauna and the stunning Mapleton Falls with a number of day walks and a viewing platform that soaks up the magnificent Mary Valley. For a great picnic spot visit The Lilyponds which was for many years a swamp and underwent an $800,000 makeover to turn it into a community park. There are free BBQ's, children's play park and covered seating areas. Also, Delicia Road Conservation Park is worth a visit for the 2.2 km walk called the Linda Garrett circuit which passes through rainforest, a palm grove and tall, wet, eucalypt forest. The great barred frog may be seen along Gheerulla Creek and birdwatchers may hear the melodic, drumming call of the endangered marbled frogmouth. After your explorations you might like to stop into the village and grab a bite to eat at the Mapleton Tavern or one of the quaint cafes along the hilltop. Mapleton Observatory is a night-time adventure that is worth a visit with open nights once a month and the ability to book your own night.
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Blooming water lillies.
Mapleton family picnic. Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland
Wompoo Walk at Mapleton Falls.
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Clock Shop
194 Main St Montville
SUITCASE-ROLLING Montville Mountain Inn 118 Main St Montville
4560
MONTVILLE
utensils Camphor Cottage Café 190 Main St Montville
Glorious views of the Sunshine Coast abound in Montville as does the selection of local accommodation on offer with everything from B&Bs to cottages and cabins many with delightful views and surprising amenities. The township offers up a huge selection of unique shopping experiences such as Montville Woods Gallery. If looking for that unique take home momento, Montville probably has what you are after with art, fashion and antiques all on offer in abundance. With a plethora of dining options you won’t go hungry either. The Edge Restaurant is worth a visit with the deck perched on the edge of the escarpment offering panaromic views of the Coast. For a great dog friendly café with giftware and a garden visit Camphor Cottage. Offering up the romance of the hinterland, Montville is also a popular spot for weddings and romantic getaways. Home also to Baroon Pocket Dam Recreational Area with a nice picnic area and lovely views across the lake. The indulgent Secrets on the Lake has a café restaurant overlooking the lake and the tree-top cabins are absolutely delightful.
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Shopping in Montville. Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland.
Gardners Falls, Maleny.
Baroon Pocket Dam.
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W ildli f e HQ is home t o na ti v e and e x o tic animals f r om ar ound the w or ld! Immersed in a beautiful rainforest setting, Wildlife HQ Zoo is home to over 250 species of native and exotic animals from around the world! We are a family friendly zoo located on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
Wild Encounters The zoo’s animal encounters offer visitors the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to connect with the animals and get up close and personal with them. Come face-to-face with animals such as Meerkats, Red Pandas, Lemurs, Sun Bear, Koalas, Dingo’s & a diverse range of Monkeys just to name a few. Please email encounters@whqzoo.com to book these encounters, alternatively the encounters kiosk can be reached on 0400 838 554.
Exciting New Cafe Open Now Don’t forget to pop in to our brand new café to enjoy and immersive dining experience with our endangered Cotton Top Tamarins, housed in an exhibit right next to you!
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Their strong environmental ethic and ability to deliver quality results, starting from project proposal stage through to implementation and post implementation maintenance, is widely recognised. They have a wide range of services and integrate training and education into everything they do by providing vocational and technical training and community awareness raising programs. They work directly with landholders, local, state and federal government, private investors, schools, universities and catchment care groups in the Burnett, Mary and Sunshine Coast regions and also deliver presentations and workshops both locally and interstate. Whilst operating primarily at a grass roots level, Noosa & District Landcare also contributes at a strategic planning level on matters of state and national significance.
The HinterHub @ Noosa & District Landcare Group, Pomona The HinterHub is a retail shop and nursery run by Noosa and District Landcare Group. The HinterHub stocks the wares of local artisans, along with locally endemic native plants. It is a great shop to get a local souvenir or a gift with everything from earrings, necklaces, clothing, pottery, books, cards, toys, bags, soaps, and other natural personal care products, as well as just beautiful pieces of art focussing on our natural wonders of the Noosa Hinterland. All the wares are locally made from upcycled or sustainable natural products, all very unique and made with love and care. The HinterHub building itself is steeped in local history. It was the former Coles Creek School which was near Skyring Creek and was moved to its current site on the back of a timber jinker in the early 1960s. The Queensland Country Women’s Association used it as their centre until the mid-1980s. Later, Noosa Shire Council acquired the building for Noosa & District Landcare, which opened on the 18th March 1993. After 27 years as the administration centre for Noosa & District Landcare, the building was closed to the public during Covid-19 in 2020. During that time it received a makeover ready for its official reopening as ‘The HinterHub’ on the 1st December 2020. With over 20-years’ experience in vegetation management and horticulture, Noosa and District Landcare provides a diverse range of services including carbon offsets, ecosystem restoration, native forest establishment and environmental property consultancy.
The HinterHub is a proud initiative of Noosa & District Landcare. Since its inception in 1991, Noosa & District Landcare has been operating as a not for profit organisation. Surpluses from commercial activities are reinvested in resources to directly support the continuity of community education and training programs and ensure the sustainability of the organisation in its capacity to employ local people. So drop into the HinterHub and buy some local wares for your next gift and grab some endemic native species for your property or garden while you're at it! Not only will you be supporting Noosa & District Landcare, but also the dozen of local artisans who are supplying their shop. You can find them at Station Street opposite the Pomona Pub.
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Mount Cooroora
Jampot Creek Rd Pomona
LANDMARK Noosa Shire Museum 29 Factory St Pomona
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PAINT-BRUSH Pomona Railway Station Gallery 10 Station St Pomona
Located at the base of the towering Mount Cooroora, Pomona is a lovely country village with a diversity of offerings. The hike to the summit of the mountain is challenging but rewards with sweeping views of Outback Noosa. If heritage is your interest, Noosa Shire Museum should be your first port of call with a vast and varied collection from the past. Every Saturday from 7am to 11.30am are the Pomona Country Markets followed by a silent movie at the Majestic Theatre commencing at noon. The heritage listed, Majestic Theatre has been operating since the silent film era and they also host regular events with live entertainment and classic cult screenings. The Pomona Railway Station has been converted into an art gallery, with a series of halls that have displays of local arts and crafts, well worth a visit for any art lover. There are a variety of eateries, shops and antique stores to keep you busy as you roam around the town. Stroll through the Pomona Markets.
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Quench your thirst at the Pomona Hotel.
The historic Majestic Theatre.
Pomona Distilling Co. Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland.
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bicycle Garapine Mountain Bike Park 24 Mountain View Rd Kybong
LANDMARK Dingo Creek Vineyard
265 Tandur Traveston Rd Traveston 4570
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PAINT-BRUSH Cobb & Co Nine Mile Camping Ground 1484 Noosa Rd, Tandur
While Traveston doesn’t have a town centre it does have a lot to offer and is a lovely for a drive that links Cooran to the Mary Valley. The newly built Traveston Service Station is home to Matilda, the giant kangaroo mascot from the 1982 Commonwealth Games. Dingo Creek Vineyard is worth a visit on weekends offering light luncheons and wine and ale tastings. Cobb & Co Nine Mile Camping Ground with 50 lush acres on the Six Mile Creek is a fantastic campground for families with a pirate ship playground, tractor rides and more. Just up the road is Garapine with 180 acres of natural bushland including their Mountain Bike Park and accommodation.
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Rural splendour in Traveston.
Dingo Creek Vineyard Share Platter.
Dingo Creek Vineyard.
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The Ginger Factory
50 Pioneer Rd Yandina
The Spirit House Restaurant & Cooking School 4561
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20 Ninderry Rd Yandina
METEOR Wappa Falls Observatory 191 Wappa Falls Rd Yandina
Yandina has a host of experiences to offer the explorer of Noosa Outback. Yandina Historic House Information Centre offers an art gallery, crafts, gifts and Devonshire tea and coffee. Just up the road is the Ginger Factory with train and boat rides, tours and educational shows set in beautiful sub-tropical gardens. Their café and retail outlet provide everything gingery! Across the road is Nutworks and the Chocolate Factory where you can view factory processing of macadamia nuts, chocolate panning and roasting. A meal at the award winning Spirit House restaurant or a class in their cooking school is definitely something that should be on the must-do list. Nearby Wappa Falls and Wappa Dam offers a short walk and some rock hopping with some picture snapping opportunities. The Wappa Falls Observatory is one of Queensland’s leading private observatories with 16 telescopes and providing both day and night time shows that are humorous, fun and informative. To the east of Yandina, Mount Ninderry offers an easy climb for those interested in a bit of bushwalking. Wappa Falls, Yandina.
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Exploring The Ginger Factory.
Steam train at The Ginger Factory.
Spirit House Restaurant. Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland.
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