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April/May/June/July 2022
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2 Cover: View from Maleny. Photo: Amy Feeney
Contents Just a short drive from the beautiful beaches of Noosa and the Sunshine Coast is ‘Noosa Outback’, where the "Outback meets the Surf".
AMAMOOR 5
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.
COORAN 10
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!
BOREEN POINT 6 BROOLOO 8 CONONDALE 9 COOROY 12 EUMUNDI 16 FLAXTON 18 IMBIL 20 REGION MAP 22-23 KANDANGA 24 KENILWORTH 26 KIN KIN 28 LAKE BORUMBA 30 MALENY 32 MAPLETON 34 MONTVILLE 36 POMONA 38 TRAVESTON 40 YANDINA 42 3
Noosa Everglades. Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland
Click Clack Cafe
3 Busby St Amamoor
tree Amamoor State Forest
Amamoor Creek Rd Amamoor
4570
SUITCASE-ROLLING
AMAMOOR
Amamoor Lodge
368 Kandanga Amamoor Rd Amamoor
Amamoor is a small country
platypus at play at dawn and
village that comes alive in August
dusk. There are several walking
for the Country Music Muster
tracks through the forest from
when
to
short walks to longer treks for the
hear some of Australia’s greatest
more adventurous. Home to Mary
country music. There are also
Valley Adventure Trails, you can
some hidden gems to be found all
take a guided horse ride through
year around.
the Mary Valley from a half day
thousands
descend
ride to multi-day rides. 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
If you are looking for somewhere
bite of lunch.
to stay, Amamoor Lodge provides relaxing
country
The Amamoor State Forest is
accommodation with fine country
a bird lover’s delight with over
hospitality. Or for camping, Cedar
120 species able to be found in
Grove on the banks of Amamoor
its riverine forests.
Creek is a great spot to pitch the
Amamoor
Creek is also renowned for finding
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boutique
tent.
Click Clack Café at Amamoor Station.
Small stream waterfall in Amamoor National Park.
SUITCASE-ROLLING Habitat Noosa
204 Lake Flat Rd Boreen Point
ANCHOR Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club 24 Boreen Pde Boreen Point
4565
BOREEN POINT
Boreen
Point
is
situated
on
Queensland’s largest saltwater
Apollonian Hotel
19 Laguna St Boreen Point
hearty Sunday spit roasts which always attract a big crowd.
lake, Lake Cootharaba and is a gateway to the upper Noosa River
Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club is a
and Noosa Everglades making it
must for any sailing enthusiasts
the perfect spot for boating and
with predominant sea breezes
fishing and enjoying all that this
providing some of the best flat
beautiful
water sailing conditions in the
natural
environment
has to offer.
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 few of the options.
The historic Apollonian Hotel is
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a magnificent reminder of times
Whether you go it alone or
past built of hoop pine and
jump on a tour, exploring this
cedar and surrounded by wide
area
verandahs. It is renowned for its
experiences.
provides
some
unique
Two girls in Everglades. Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland.
The serene Lake Cootharaba.
Canoeing the Everglades. Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland.
Lake Cootharaba. Photo: Leanne M Airey.
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DOVE Brooloo Bellbird Habitat Imbil Brooloo Rd Imbil
WALKING Mary Valley Rail Trail
Cnr Andersen St & Imbil Brooloo Rd Brooloo
4570
BROOLOO
If you really want to get off
Bellbird and watching a variety of
the tourist route, a side trip to
other birds on the banks of the
Brooloo will give you a taste of
creek.
Brooloo Park
104 Whelan Rd Bollier
Noosa Outback nature. 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,
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A small creek flows through the
horse riding and catch and release
George
fishing on their 270 acre working
Burtenshaw
Feature
Protection Area Bellbird Habitat,
farm.
Platypus and turtles can
commonly known as the Brooloo
be seen by guests who patiently
Bellbird Habitat. You can take
watch and take in the tranquil
a picnic lunch and relax while
surrounds of the picturesque
listening to the tinkling call of the
Coonoon Gibber Creek.
Family day out on the Mary Valley Trail.
tree Conondale National Park Aherns Rd Conondale
Booloumba Creek Day Use Area Booloumba Creek Rd Kenilworth
4552
CONONDALE
Located
on
the
Mary
Mount Allan Firetower
Booloumba Creek Rd Kenilworth
River,
the mountain ranges and includes
Condondale is surrounded by
interpretive signs giving an insight
unspoilt natural beauty of the
into past forestry management.
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 to
National
Park
experienced
contains
is
walkers
rainforests,
suited and
eucalypt
forests, waterfalls, creeks and spectacular scenery. There is a day-use area and camping areas
Crystal Waters, a permaculture
at Booloumba Creek.
ecovillage offers up an Eco Park with
accommodation,
monthly
The 9.6m high Mount Allan fire
markets, coffee shop and bakery
tower offers a 360 degree view of
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 James McKane Lookout Tablelands Rd Cooran
4569
COORAN
A quirky town, Cooran is great for
The 5km winding dirt trip up
a visit on your tour through the
Tablelands Road to James McKane
hinterland. Find unique treasures
lookout is well worth the trip
in Fabulous Finds, sip a signature
offering spectacular views over
micro-brew in Noosa Hinterland
the hinterland, wood BBQs, picnic
Brewing Co and get a delectable
shelters and a large grassy area
bite
perfect for a game of cricket or to
to
eat
in
the
popular
Hinterland Restaurant.
kick the footy.
For nature lovers, there is access
Cooran Tall Trees Exhibition is a
to the Noosa Trails including
unique art exhibition that occurs
the Cooran Tableland Lookout.
throughout the town in the last
Nearby Mothar Mountain State
weekend in October.
Hinterland Restaurant 16 King St Cooran
Forest offers more walking tracks and swimming holes.
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Cooran Playground.
Feathered friends.
MICRO - BREWERY
TA P R O O M
Where everyone’s a local. Noosa Hinterland Brewing Co is a micro-brewery specialising in hand crafted small batch beer, brewed right here on site. We are a familyowned business located in Cooran, a quaint village in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Relax in our historical setting, where locals and visitors enjoy a laugh over great food and superb beer.
28 King Street Cooran View from Cooran. Photo: Julie McLaws
noosahinterlandbrewing.com.au
Pinbarren Countryside. Photo: Leanne M Airey.
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WATER Noosa Botanic Gardens & Lake MacDonald
Lake MacDonald Dr Lake MacDonald
PAINT-BRUSH Butter Factory Arts Centre 11A Maple St Cooroy
4563
utensils
COOROY
Cooroy RSL
25 Maple St 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. The
town
is
saturated
in
Known for its country hospitality,
cultural & heritage experiences
it is host to several events
with
throughout the year that attract
incorporated
throughout
the
tourists and locals alike.
streets,
exhibitions
and
community art
artworks
workshops at the Butter Factory For nature lovers, Cooroy is home
Arts Centre and the Cooroy Mill
to several of the Noosa Trail
Site with its interesting heritage
networks,
buildings from the milling era and
the
Noosa
Botanic
Gardens and Lake Macdonald.
For all the information about this great Noosa Outback town visit their free community website at
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woodworking clubs.
Cooroy Mountain.
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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,
The main street is lined with
held each Wednesday & Saturday,
memorial Fig Trees and public art
Eumundi
some
sculptures are dotted around the
options
town making for an interesting
interesting
also
offers
shopping
such as Berkelouw Book Barn and
stroll.
Cafe, Pearls for Girls and several art
galleries
treasures.
offering
unique
For dining there are plenty of cafes,
restaurants,
bakeries
and two hotels to choose from. 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
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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
A town of restaurants, guest
walking trails, picnic areas and
houses,
rock pools to cool off in.
and
art
galleries
Flaxton Gardens
313-327 Flaxton Dr Flaxton
surrounded by avocado orchards, Flaxton is one of the prettiest of
Worth a visit is The Barn on
the Blackall Range settlements.
Flaxton which sells fashion, gifts and has a great verandah cafe.
To the east are sweeping views to
Everything is homemade just like
the ocean’s horizon providing the
Grandma used to make.
perfect spot to catch a stunning sunrise.
Flaxton Gardens is an iconic high tea, dining and wedding venue
To the west is the subtropical
with coastal views stretching
rainforest
from Noosa to Moreton Island.
of
Kondalilla
Falls
National Park providing beautiful
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
Railway Hotel
110 Yabba Creek Rd Imbil
4570
IMBIL
Mary Valley Show
Imbil Showgrounds Imbil
The rural town of Imbil is the
For the equestrian enthusiast,
largest in the Mary Valley and
Stirlings
is nestled on the banks of the
Centre combines state of the
Yabba Creek. The township offers
art
parklands, a variety of shops and
requirements for a variety of
services and the weekly Imbil
equestrian related events.
Country Market on Sunday.
Crossing
facilities
Equestrian
providing
all
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.
Imbil is home to the Mary Valley Show in August each year which
Nearby Imbil State Forest offers
is a traditional country show with
hiking, mountain biking, horse
ring events, rodeo, woodchop and
riding, swimming and walking.
more.
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Fresh local produce and homemade wares to be found at the Imbil Country Market.
Local daredevils at the Imbil skate park.
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The local waterhole.
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Gympie Mary River
Dagun
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Kybong
Dagun Grower's Market
Amamoor Mary Valley Rattler
Kandanga
Paddock to Plate
NOOSA OUTBACK
Imbil Historic Village
Lake Borumba Lake Borumba Camping Ground in the heart of the Noosa Outback
Brooloo
Bellbird Reserv
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Kenilw
Kenilworth
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Con
Kin Kin Country Life Hotel
Boreen Point
Lake Cootharaba
Traveston Matilda
Cooran
Vintage Treasures
Noosa North Shore
Pomona Majestic Theatre
Tewantin
M1
e
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Noosa Heads
Cooroy
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Historic Mill Place Lake Macdonald
12 Mary River
Eumundi Eumundi Markets
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ve
Coolum Beach
Yandina
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The Ginger Factory
M1
worth
h Dairies
Mapleton Mapleton Tavern
Nambour
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Street Murals
Maroochydore
Flaxton Kondalilla Falls
Montville
Mooloolaba
Arts, Craft & Live Performers
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Kandanga Visitor Information Centre 47 Main St Kandanga
Kandanga Hotel
40 Main St Kandanga
4570
KANDANGA
Kandanga Farm Store 93 Main St Kandanga
Kandanga is an RV friendly town
The original 100 year old Kandanga
on the banks of Kandanga Creek.
Hotel burnt to the ground but was
Kandanga
Information
rebuilt in 2017 and boasts lovely
Centre provides information for
Visitor
bull nose verandas and is a great
the entire Mary Valley region and
spot for a good feed.
hasna lovely gift shop also. Kandanga The
surrounding
Country
Club
has
countryside
dining in the Double Bridge Dining
boasts rich pastures, orchards
Restaurant. The venue includes
and spectacular views of Noosa
bowling
Outback.
machines and there is RV Camping
greens
and
gaming
adjacent.
Gympie – the real treasure is the town. Photo: Mal Dodt
organic farm supplies country living necessities workshops - events 07 5484 3771 93 Main St Kandanga kandangafarmstore.com.au
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Rolling rural hills.
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tree Kenilworth Historical Museum 7/9 Alexandra St Kenilworth
carrot Kenilworth Dairies
41 Charles St Kenilworth
4574
STAR
KENILWORTH
factory
Kenilworth Hotel
18 Elizabeth St Kenilworth
Kenilworth is one of the larger
Their
towns in Noosa Outback and
samples of their products and you
oozes country charm. Their Living
can also purchase their products
History Museum offers dairying
and
and timber industry displays, a
gourmet goodies.
other
shop
locally
provides
produced
film presentation, tanners store and machinery shed and working
There are a good selection of
displays of a school room, laundry
eateries, shops and experiences
and telephone system.
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
Central to the town is a park with
Aussie
a fantastic playground situated
accommodation
just across the road from the
camping at the show grounds. Just
Kenilworth
cheese,
up the road there is camping and
yoghurt and ice-cream factory.
cabins at Kenilworth Homestead.
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Dairies
pub
with
good
and
value
there
is
Thilba Thalba Viewpoint Delicia Section. Photo: Queensland Government
Booloumba Falls. Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland
Fig Tree Walk at Little Yabba Creek.
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Country Life Hotel 69 Main St Kin Kin
utensils Kin Kin General Store & Café 56 Main St Kin Kin
4571
gift
KIN KIN
Kin Kin Depot
63 Main St Kin Kin
For a tiny town, Kin Kin certainly
homemade icecream and great
punches
locally grown coffee what more
above
its
weight.
Blessed with glorious scenery,
could one ask for?
a gourmet cafe, an historic pub
their pizzas or lasagne.
Take home
and a jewel box of a gift shop, Kin Kin offers visitors fabulous food,
As an appetiser or for after-
relaxation and a chance to find
lunch exercise, stroll around the
something unique and local to
remarkable shelves of the one-of-
take home afterwards.
kind Kin Kin Depot. This sparkling gift shop showcases the best of local art, jewellery, leather goods, candles and beauty products as well as hand-picked pressies from around the world.
A rosie view of the world through The Depot’s front window.
The
newly revamped Country Life
General Store and Cafe aka ‘The
Hotel offers a heritage setting,
Black Ant’ is a must for brekkie
country hospitality and a relaxed
or lunch.
With a tantalising
beer garden where families can
menu celebrating local produce,
watch their kids play and admire
delicious
the rolling hills beyond.
seasonal
Kin
Everyone loves a pub and the
Kin
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award-winning
foods,
Black Ant Gourmet at Kin Kin General store. Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland.
Bushwalking at Steamy Hill near Kin Kin.
Looking for the puRRRfect gift ...
Kin Kin Arboretum.
.. Shop cat Sparky says "See me at the Kin Kin Depot". 63 Main St, Kin Kin • 0418 555 670
Ice Cream at Black Ant Gourmet.
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Borumba Dam Picnic Grounds Yabba Creek Rd Lake Borumba
Lake Borumba Caravan & Camping Ground
4570
1484 Yabba Creek Rd Lake Borumba
LAKE BORUMBA
Lake Borumba is in the heart of
The
lake
Noosa Outback, 11kms from the
Australian bass, golden perch,
township of Imbil.
silver
perch
is
stocked and
Mary
with 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 Surrounded by National and State
sites with outdoor camp kitchen,
forest it is a picturesque lake with
fire pits, showers and toilets and
BBQ and picnic area.
free use of kayaks and a volleyball
With 480
hectares of lake surface area it
court.
is a mecca for those who enjoy canoeing, boating, water skiing or fishing.
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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
main street offers a selection of
twist in the road in Maleny’s dairy
delectable dining options as well
country of lush, rolling green hills
as hidden treasures in the retail
high on the Blackall Range.
shops.
Offering numerous scenic spots,
Must see spots around Maleny
culinary
idyllic
include Mary Cairncross Scenic
places to stay, Maleny has a lot to
Reserve, Gardners Falls, Maleny
offer any explorer of the region.
Botanic Garden and Bird World,
delights
and
Baroon Pocket Dam, Maleny Dairy Maleny village has the Obi Obi
and Art on Cairncross. On the long
Creek winding around it with
weekend in May the Wood Expo at
playful
Maleny Showgrounds offers up a
platypus
able
to
be
spotted if you are lucky. The
celebration of timber.
Foodies Delight Maleny. Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland.
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Mary Cairncross Park. 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
barred frog may be seen along
home to abundant native flora
Gheerulla Creek and birdwatchers
and fauna and the stunning
may hear the melodic, drumming
Mapleton Falls with a number of
call of the endangered marbled
day walks and a viewing platform
frogmouth.
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
After your explorations you might
a community park. There are free
like to stop into the village and
BBQ's, children's play park and
grab a bite to eat at the Mapleton
covered seating areas.
Tavern or one of the quaint cafes along the hilltop.
Also, Delicia Road Conservation Park is worth a visit for the 2.2
Mapleton Observatory is a night-
km walk called the Linda Garrett
time adventure that is worth a
circuit
through
visit with open nights once a
rainforest, a palm grove and tall,
month and the ability to book
wet, eucalypt forest. The great
your own night.
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which
passes
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
Glorious views of the Sunshine
antiques all on offer in abundance.
Coast abound in Montville as
With a plethora of dining options
does
local
you won’t go hungry either. The
accommodation on offer with
Edge Restaurant is worth a visit
everything from B&Bs to cottages
with the deck perched on the
and cabins many with delightful
edge of the escarpment offering
views and surprising amenities.
panaromic views of the Coast.
the
selection
of
utensils Camphor Cottage Café 190 Main St Montville
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 The township offers up a huge
Baroon Pocket Dam Recreational
selection of unique shopping
Area with a nice picnic area and
experiences such as Montville
lovely views across the lake. The
Woods Gallery.
If looking for
indulgent Secrets on the Lake has
that unique take home momento,
a café restaurant overlooking the
Montville probably has what you
lake and the tree-top cabins are
are after with art, fashion and
absolutely delightful.
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Shopping in Montville. Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland.
Gardners Falls, Maleny.
Montville Streetscape. Photo: Visit Sunshine Coast
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Mount Cooroora
Jampot Creek Rd Pomona
LANDMARK Noosa Shire Museum 29 Factory St Pomona
4568
PAINT-BRUSH
POMONA
18 Reserve St Pomona
Located at the base of the
with
towering
classic cult screenings.
Mount
Cooroora,
live
Juniper Art @ Pomona Distillery
entertainment
and
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 Noosa Outback. If heritage is your interest, Noosa Shire Museum should be your first port of call with a vast and varied
The
Pomona
Railway
Station
collection from the past.
has been converted into an art gallery, with a series of halls that
Every Saturday from 7am to
have displays of local arts and
11.30am are the Pomona Country
crafts, well worth a visit for any
Markets followed by a silent
art lover.
movie at the Majestic Theatre commencing at noon. The heritage
There are a variety of eateries,
listed, Majestic Theatre has been
shops and antique stores to keep
operating since the silent film era
you busy as you roam around the
and they also host regular events
town.
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Stroll through the Pomona Markets.
Quench your thirst at the Pomona Hotel.
The historic Majestic Theatre.
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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
PAINT-BRUSH
TR AVESTON
Cobb & Co Nine Mile Camping Ground
While Traveston doesn’t have a
Cobb & Co Nine Mile Camping
town centre it does have a lot to
Ground with 50 lush acres on
offer and is a lovely for a drive
the Six Mile Creek is a fantastic
that links Cooran to the Mary
campground for families with a
Valley.
pirate ship playground, tractor
1484 Noosa Rd, Tandur
rides and more. The newly built Traveston Service Station is home to Matilda, the
Just up the road is Garapine with
giant kangaroo mascot from the
180 acres of natural bushland
1982 Commonwealth Games.
including their Mountain Bike Park and accommodation.
Dingo Creek Vineyard is worth a visit
on
weekends
offering
light luncheons, and wine & ale tastings.
Matilda.
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Rural splendour in Traveston.
Dingo Creek Vineyard Share Platter.
Traveston local, Zeus.
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The Ginger Factory
50 Pioneer Rd Yandina
The Spirit House Restaurant & Cooking School 20 Ninderry Rd Yandina
4561
METEOR
YA NDIN A
Wappa Falls Observatory 191 Wappa Falls Rd Yandina
Yandina has a host of experiences
something that should be on the
to offer the explorer of Noosa
must-do list. Nearby Wappa Falls
Outback. Yandina Historic House
and Wappa Dam offers a short
Information
walk and some rock hopping
Centre
offers
an
art gallery, crafts, gifts and
with
Devonshire tea and coffee.
opportunities.
some
picture
snapping
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
provide
and
retail
everything
outlet gingery!
The Wappa Falls Observatory
Across the road is Nutworks and
is one of Queensland’s leading
the
where
private observatories with 16
you can view factory processing
telescopes and providing both
of macadamia nuts, chocolate
day and night time shows that are
panning and roasting.
humorous, fun and informative.
Chocolate
Factory
To the east of Yandina, Mount A meal at the award winning Spirit
Ninderry offers an easy climb
House restaurant or a class in
for those interested in a bit of
their cooking school is definitely
bushwalking.
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Wappa Falls, Yandina.
Exploring The Ginger Factory.
Steam train at The Ginger Factory.
Spirit House Restaurant. Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland. Spirit House Restaurant. Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland.
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