Noosa Outback Magazine Edition 9

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December/January/February/March 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 in Toowoomba, Maleny, Montville, Noosa Hastings Street, Sunshine Coast Airport, Tewantin, Gympie, Kenilworth, 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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2 Cover: Mount Cooroora. Photo: Leanne M Airey

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 5 BOREEN POINT 6 BROOLOO 8 CONONDALE 9 COORAN 10 COOROY 12 DOONAN 16 EUMUNDI 17 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 Tablelands Lookout.

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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AFTER LEATHER DOCTOR

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Leather Doctor Noosa

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A great place to catch up with old friends or make new ones!

All Day Dining in the Restaurant & Coffee Shop Keno & Gaming Room Thursday Bingo at 9am Raffles & Prizes

Member’s Draws Live Music Every Friday Special Events & More!

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SUITCASE-ROLLING Shambhala Cabin Retreat 58 Justin Rd, Doonan

 Café Doonan

777 Eumundi Noosa Rd, Doonan

4562

HORSE

DOONAN

A small suburb situated in the

Ikatan Spa has you covered for

Noosa hinterland, Doonan has a

all the pampering you need, a

selection of charming B&Bs which

tropical Balinese oasis that offers

makes it a great spot to base

spa treatments, packages and full

yourself for explorations to both

day retreats.

Noosa Horse Riding

22 Wills Road, Weyba Downs

the beaches of Noosa and the Noosa Outback hinterland areas

For the nature lover, the large

of Eumundi and Cooroy.

shallow salt waters of Lake Weyba offer bird watching, kayaking,

For the golf enthusiast, visit

bush walking and kite surfing.

Noosa Valley Country Club, the

There is also horse riding at the

first golf course in Australia to

lake by appointment with Noosa

be accepted in the ABC’s Open

Horse Riding.

Garden program.

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.

cafedoonan.com.au

Pop in and find out what all the fuss is about.

(07) 5471 0781 • 777 Eumundi-Noosa Rd Doonan • Mon-Sun 6.00am-3.30pm

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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

This year, the Eumundi & District Historical Association presents to the community a free familyfriendly Christmas FAIR which will be held on SUNday 12 December 2021 at the Eumundi Markets Car Park.

Eumundi Markets Car Park, Napier Road, Eumundi

eumundichristmas.com

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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.

Welcome to

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Great Coffee, Delicious Food & Amazing Service every day of the week!

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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

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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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

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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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nondale Maleny Foodie Paradise

M1

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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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Camping at Lake Borumba Caravan & Camping Ground

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

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.

Camphor Cottage Café CAFÉ • GALLERY • GIFTWARE

Enter the whimsical world of Dr Seuss... ...when you visit Camphor Cottage Café and Gallery where we have the largest collection of Dr Seuss art on display in Queensland.

The limited edition prints are from his Illustration Art and Secret Art Portfolios, featuring well loved characters from his iconic books – The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, Oh! The Places You’ll Go,The Grinch, Horton hears a Who and The Lorax, as well as some lesser known stories – The Butter Battle Book and The Beewatcher among others.

Our collection on display includes not only current & recent releases, but many that have sold out from the publisher. These prints are treasured by collectors around the world.

All prints are available for sale ex stock and laybys are welcome.

While you are here enjoy the best scones in Montville in our delightful rainforest garden. Not only is the garden dog friendly, but they are offered free home made dog biscuits!

The Café, Gallery and Giftshop is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 9.00-4.00. The gallery is open by appointment only outside of these hours.

190 Main Street, Montville Qld 4560 info@camphorcottage.com.au • www.camphorcottage.com.au Café and Giftshop: 0428 580 555 • Gallery: 0409 485 920

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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.

INVITES YOU TO

POMONA

COUNTRY MARKETS

Fresh Fruit & Veg Homemade & Home-grown goodies Recycled Goods, Bric a Brac & Arts & Crafts

EVERY

SATURDAY 6.30 - 11.30am

STACKS OF STALLS TO BROWSE

Coffee Vans & Jams & Local Honey

Live Entertainment - Buskers Welcome Plenty of parking & easy access Stall space for hire $20 | Ph 0499 146 857

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.

Lifestyle and Rural Property in High Demand!

Demand for property in the Noosa Hinterland is still going strong and we have a long list of qualified buyers ready to make their move to our wonderful area!

If you would like an obligation free conversation or market appraisal to explore your properties worth, we would love to help!

Marg Cochrane

Cherie Carlson Dingo Creek Vineyard.

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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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A great abundance of wildlife in the Heart of the Noosa Outback below Lake Borumba.

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Fresh Water Skiing ▴ Borumba Dam ▴ Boating & Fishing Bush Walks ▴ Free Volleyball, Kayaks & Table Tennis Book online

campborumba.com.au 1484 Yabba Creek Road Lake Borumba Q 4570

Globe

www.noosaoutback.com.au

www.campborumba.com.au FREE Onine Directory Listing available to local businesses and attractions.