Our Favourites Nearby
Our go-to’s for a perfect day out.
Delicious Coffee and Light Meals
Spilldebeans, Pomona (12 min) Retro garden setting with friendly, relaxed vibes. Best Chai and specialty coffees in town. Healthy artisian local breakfast and lunch menu. https://www.facebook.com/spilldebeans/?_rdr
Trail 518, Pomona (12 min) Another popular healthy option with great coffee. https://www.facebook.com/trail518/
Fika Coffee, Cooroy (20 min) - Locals favourite with organic coffee, healthy drinks, raw treats and whole day menu. https://www.instagram.com/fikacafe_cooroy/
Serene Thai Take-away, Cooroy (20 min) Lunch time local favourite street food with street sitting and fresh ingredients. https://serenethai.com.au/
German Bakehouse, Cooroy (20 min) – Locals choice for a European baked sweet treat. Open only in the morning. https://germanbakehouse.com.au/
Gun Cotton Coffee Roasters, Yandina (30 min) – Superb fresh coffee with selection of artisian, healthy specialty meals. https://www.guncottoncoffee.com.au/
Microbreweries and Dining
Hinterland Restaurant, Cooran (10 min)
Our favourite close by restaurant. Ingredients are sourced locally to follow a genuine paddock to plate philosophy. Bookings needed. Best spot is in the corner beside the window. https://hinterlandrestaurant.com.au/
Pomona Distillery Co, Pomona (12 min)
Popular rustic outdoor setting with in-house spirits with smoked house specialties and brew pub menu. Live music on weekends. https://pomonadistilling.com.au/
Copperhead Restaurant Brewery, Cooroy (20 min)
Beautiful brewery with in-house artisan beer and quality ala carte menu. Bookings recommended. https://www.copperheadbrewery.com.au/
Spirit House Restaurant and Cooking School, Yandina (30 min) Award winning Asian food destination in magical tropical setting. Five stars. Booking well ahead is necessary. https://house.spirithouse.com.au/
Amrita Park Meadery, Pinbarren (4 min)
Local honey and honey mead flavoured with local fruit. https://www.amritaparkmeadery.com.au/
Dingo Creek Vineyard, Traveston (20 min)
Family operated with outside/ paddock setting. Live music on weekends. Boutique vine tasting with cheese plates, small meals. https://www.dingocreek.com.au/
Farmers Market and Food Tasting
Pomona (12 min) every Sat
Eumundi markets (25 min) every Wed and Sat https://eumundimarkets.com.au/
Kin-Kin Farmers Market (15 min ) first Sunday monthly
https://kinkinqld.com.au/visit/markets-and-events/
Ginger factory and Nutwork, Yandina (30min) https://www.gingerfactory.com.au/
Pioneer coffee roastery, Yandina (30min)
Beaches & Coastal Walks
Noosa Heads (40 min) Iconic beach with National Park Walk (climb), dining and shopping. Can be a challenge to find carpark on the weekends. https://parks.qld.gov.au/parks/noosa
Sunshine Beach (40 min) If you seek less people and stretch out long beach walk with local eateries.
Rainbow Beach (1.5 hrs) Great day trip from here through scenic villages and the Great Sandy National Park with small nature walks on your way there. Miles of untouched beach with quality coffees and restaurants.
