Now is the perfect time to discover the Noosa Hinterland! Get ready to meander through the countryside, and cosy up by outdoor wood-burning fires, with a locally distilled gin in hand, or explore hinterland dining destinations and rustic country pubs. It’s all in a weekend in the Noosa Hinterland!
A weekend spent in Pomona is a weekend well spent and will soothe the soul and help get you back in balance.
Begin your weekend with a visit to Pomona Country Market, which takes place in the town centre each Saturday morning, featuring a quaint selection of locally made arts and crafts, locally grown produce, food trucks and bric-a-brac stalls.
Take a visit to this main-street gem, housed in a collection of buildings from the town’s former railway station, which operates as a community space exhibiting and selling a rotating selection of mainly local art.
The world’s longest-running silent theatre, this old-world space nestled on the outskirts of Pomona will take you on a nostalgic journey back in time. The historic theatre screens silent films on Saturday afternoons, as well as hosting an eclectic calendar of live music, theatre, and other events.
After a day spent meandering through the hinterland town of Pomona, it’s time to retreat to nature at the bush surrounds of Noosa Eco Retreat. Set serenely in the shadow of the formidable Mt Cooroora, luxury eco yurts dotted throughout the property provide the perfect setting for a relaxing retreat. Spend the evening by the rustic fire pits, surrounded by the sounds of the bush.
After a day spent meandering through the hinterland town of Pomona, it’s time to retreat to nature at the bush surrounds of Noosa Eco Retreat. Set serenely in the shadow of the formidable Mt Cooroora, luxury eco yurts dotted throughout the property provide the perfect setting for a relaxing retreat. Spend the evening by the rustic fire pits, surrounded by the sounds of the bush.
A true hidden gem in the Noosa region, Boreen Point is a local’s favourite and the perfect spot to enjoy a cosy winter weekend exploring the tiny town centre and nearby Lake Cootharaba.
For true old-world Australiana vibes, you can’t beat Boreen Point’s favourite local watering hole, The Apollonian Hotel. Just a 30-minute drive from the heart of Noosa, you’ll feel like you have stepped back in time at this rustic country pub, set within an original timber weatherboard house transported from nearby Gympie, and tree-lined green outdoor spaces. Choose from the pub-style menu, or on weekends, head to the outdoor smokehouse for smoked meats and live country music.
The sprawling bush property at Habitat Noosa offers powered and unpowered campsites, cabin accommodation and luxury glamping, where you can cosy up by the outdoor fire pits or settle into the onsite CootharaBAR bistro for warming meals and woodfired pizzas. During the day, explore the shallow waters of the bordering Lake Cootharaba by canoe or kayak, or set off on an expedition to discover the nearby Noosa Everglades (Everglades Eco Safaris have boating tours leaving from Habitat daily).
Head to the country town of Cooroy, and feel a million miles away, just thirty minutes from the heart of Noosa.
Little adventurers will love a visit to the sprawling nature-play spaces at the Hinterland Adventure Playground, set at the end of Cooroy’s quaint, winding main street. With giant twisty slides, climbing towers, flying foxes, water play area and expansive green parklands with picnic and BBQ facilities, it’s a relaxing spot for families to settle in and spend the day.
Located just up the hill, the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre is housed in the old butter factory warehouse and is a community space dedicated to promoting local and visiting artists, as well as hosting a permanent selection of workshops and classes for budding ceramicists and artists.
Head to the outskirts of Cooroy to the country setting of 20 20 Distillery, and sample the small-batch distilled gin, whisky and seltzers produced on-site. The curated menu features a share-friendly selection of grazing plates, charcuterie, and bar snacks.
