Noosa Hinterland
Follow highways and byways and you willcome upon towns of charm and historytucked away over the railway line, acrossthe creek, or just beyond the mountain.Eastward you will find the Noosa Riverwinding its way from among the everglades,through the lakes and down to the sea.The towns of Cooroy, Pomona and KinKin lie on the Noosa Shire Heritage andDiscovery Trail, which allows the visitorto experience the beauty, tranquillity andunique culture that make this such amemorable region. Take the ‘Noosa FoodTrail’ and meet local producers.
Cooroy
In recent years Cooroy has recreated itselfas a country town with a difference - stylishstreetscaping, cafés, bistros and arts-and crafts shops have all combined to create a sophisticated urban-style village with a sense of fun. Stroll down trendy Maple Street, with its mix of Art Deco Queensland-style shopfront architecture, browse in fashion boutiques or dine at Thai and Mediterranean cafés. Discover the eclectic mix of art and craft showcased at Design Works Galleria, or see contemporary furniture, a pottery workshop or quirky theatre at the Butter Factory. Join the lunchtime locals who flock to Peter’s Café for ‘the best pie in Australia’, or at night dine at Bistro Bistro, one of the hinterland’s top eateries - both on Emerald Street. Five minutes’ drive north-east of the town are the magnificently planted and landscaped Botanic Gardens and Amphitheatre, overlooking Lake Macdonald, where recreational fishing is permitted. Cooroy is the ideal steppingoff point for beautiful country drives, bushwalking and mountain-climbing - just ask the friendly locals for advice!
Pomona
Pomona has also flourished in its scenic setting on the lower slopes of towering Mt Cooroora. The former Noosa Shire Council Chambers, now housing a historical museum; the gracious Pomona Hotel; the Art Deco style of the shops; the Old Pomona Railway Station Gallery; the Memory Lane antique shop; the Majestic Theatre - the world’s only surviving silent movie theatre - all these speak of the town’s unique heritage. It’s a heritage that lives on in the King of the Mountain Race, run every year through the town to the top of the mountain and back. Take the challenging track yourself to the summit for spectacular views over the hinterland.
Kin Kin
Visitors are welcomed to Kin Kin by the twostoreyed, timber edifice of the Country Life Hotel, where they can soak up some history while quenching their thirst. There are many artists in the town including a metal sound sculpturist, painter and indigenous artist and visitors can take in a gallery or two dotted along the main road. Health is high on the bill too, with Living Valley Springs, an internationally recognised health retreat, and Mettes Institute offering Kahuna massage training.
Kin Kin is the starting point for the Noosa Trail Network Countryside Loop and Scenic Trail - a 200km network of trails for use by walkers, horse-riders and mountain-bikers. Set off from here and you’ll be able to spend anything from five hours to two days discovering the Noosa hinterland on foot. The hills, forests, lakes and rivers of the Noosa hinterland create a landscape that invites exploration.
for more information contact:
Noosa Visitor Information Centres
• Noosa Harbour Marine Village, Parkyn Court, Tewantin
• Parkyn’s Hut, Poinciana Ave, Tewantin
P 1300 0 NOOSA (1300 066 672)
or (07) 5430 5000
E info@tourismnoosa.com.au
W www.tourismnoosa.com.au
