We’ll let you in on a little local secret. Noosa’s beaches are world-class, but there’s so much more to Noosa than a beach – really! A journey out of the well-loved coastal towns, into the hinterland reveals a burgeoning restaurant, brewery, and distillery scene, as well as rich farming lands dotted with sustainable local producers and farm gates. We take you on a trip to one of our favourites, the tiny town of Kin Kin, where you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into another world. Here, you can experience a slower way of life, and true small-town, country hospitality. Come along for the ride and spend a day or a weekend in Kin Kin - we think you’ll love it!
A classic country pub, reimagined. The Kin Kin Hotel is a welcoming destination from morning through to evening. Start your day with coffee and house-made French pastries, then settle in for a relaxed pub lunch from midday.
For a more refined dining experience, head to The Woodshed, the hotel's signature restaurant led by Head Chef Oscar Holgado. Showcasing locally sourced ingredients, fire-cooked dishes and a thoughtfully curated wine list, The Woodshed pairs rustic charm with modern elegance in the heart of the hinterland.
Kin Kin Hotel is open Thursday - Saturday, 8am to 9pm. And Sundays, 8am - 5pm.
You can do Kin Kin in a day trip, sure. But then you miss out on one of the true gems of this country town - Mayan Luxe Villas, one of the best eco-luxe stay options in the entire Noosa region. Hand built with rammed earth walls from the site on which it stands, the villas are finished with recycled railway sleepers and reclaimed timbers. The result is a luxurious three-bedroom Mayan Villa House and 4 x Mayan Farm Villa's, just outside the charming hinterland town of Kin Kin, with stand-out features including an outdoor tub, fire pit and circular concrete plunge pool.
A sea of homely delights awaits behind the whimsical exterior of the petite weatherboard cottage that houses the treasure trove that is Kin Kin Depot. Set on the side of the sloping main street, locally made candles and potions vie for position with delicate jewels and country-styled homewares in this eclectic store that captures the vibrant hinterland style that is unique to Kin Kin.
Kin Kin Depot is open Thursday - Sundays, 9am to 4pm.
Kin Kin Spring Bathhouses is a unique experience where you can reconnect with nature, while relaxing in natural springwater-fed baths. Immerse yourself for 2 hours the rustic hillside Bathhouses overlooking the countryside – where your only neighbours are cows, horses and native wildlife.
Held on the first Sunday of every month and organised by the Kin Kin Community Group. Enjoy delicious food, great coffee and a variety of creative and innovative stalls.
Snaking across farmlands and forestry throughout the Noosa Hinterland is a network of tracks and trails known as the Noosa Biosphere Trails. Many of the trails wind through the town of Kin Kin, making it an ideal base to explore the trails by bike or on foot.
Did you know, the word Kin Kin comes from the indigenous word kauin kauin and refers to a species of black ant that is prevalent in the area? Keep your eyes out for the giant black ant statue in town!
