Tewantin

Tewantin is a small village located on the Noosa River and is the launching point for the vehicular ferry to the Noosa North Shore, the Great Sandy National Park and Fraser Island.

Historic Tewantin was originally a timber town and the river port for the Noosa area. In the late 1800s Tewantin was a small town prospering on the local gold, fishing and timber industries.
Today Tewantin is the administrative centre for the Noosa region and the location of the council offices.

Things to do

Wander along the natural streetscape of Poinciana Avenue, a pedestrian-friendly area with a range of shops, banks and restaurants.

Call in to see the latest local and traveling exhibitions at The Noosa Regional Gallery. The Gallery is located in the ground floor of the Noosa Council chambers building and has a café with river views.

Discover Tewantin’s history by visiting the friendly volunteers at Parkyn’s Hut on Poinciana Avenue. The hut has is also an accredited Visitor Information Centre and the locals there will help you make the most out of your stay. For assistance on what to do when in Noosa, contact Parkyn's Hut on 07 5449 7353 or parkynhut@westnet.com.au.

For some great views of the Noosa River, relax and enjoy a picnic at Memorial Park or head to Noosa Marina, a bustling complex on the river, for coffee, a drink, an alfresco lunch or evening meal with river views. The 40-berth marina also has specialty shops, a private gallery, and each Sunday the Noosa Marina Markets set up craft and produce stalls on the boardwalk.

Deep sea and river fishing, cruises, self-drive hire boats, the Noosa ferry and houseboats all dock at the marina, and can be booked on location at the Visitor Information Centre in the marina.

Getting there
Tewantin is located about 10 minutes drive from Noosa Heads or take the Noosa Ferry to Noosa Marina and walk along the river to Tewantin.