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Tewantin began as a frontier port where ships
called to load the logs floated down the Noosa River from the
rich cedar timber stands round the shores of Lake Cootharaba,
the largest lake in the Noosa River system, a few kilometres to
the north. Fittingly, it took its name from the Aboriginal word
for 'place of dead logs.'
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,
all with river views.
The town was also an important staging post in the rush to the
Gympie gold fields. Today's Tewantin on the shores of the Noosa
River and Lake Donella it is not only a vital link in the Sunshine
Coast tourist trail but the commercial centre for regional pineapple,
sugar, beef and timber producers. It is good fishing country and
Tewantin and Noosaville are both jumping off points for tours
of the Cooloola lakes and the coloured sands at Teewah at the
southern gateway to the Cooloola National Park.
Boreen Point, on the western shore of Cootharaba - largest lake
in the Noosa River system - hosts a memorial cairn to shipwreck
victim Eliza Fraser who was held captive by local Aborigines for
several months.
The 40-berth marina is also home to the Noosa Marina Visitor Information
Centre, specialty shops and a private gallery. Each Sunday the
Noosa Marina Markets display craft and produce stalls on the boardwalk.
Don't miss the Noosa Regional Gallery, home to beautiful, locally
crafted gifts available for sale, and a host of changing exhibitions
from local exhibits to national and international artworks.
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