Be local in Sunshine Coast, do what locals do, explore markets, have a picnic day!
- Maya del Aire
- Jan 6, 2019
- 3 min read
Updated: Jan 20, 2019
This is day four of your long weekend in Sunshine Coast itinerary. Trip is meant to be a gateway from Brisbane and the most comfortable way to do it is with a car. This particular day will start with you exploring different flavors of the world in Eumundi market, spending an afternoon picnic by the Baroon Lake and ending your day with a visit to charming village Montville. The itinerary includes all relevant information that you need to have a smooth vacation, so just get ready and follow my lead.
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Day 4 Be local in Sunshine Coast, do what locals do, explore markets, have a picnic day!
Points of interest:
Eumundi Market
Baroon Lake Dam
Montville
Play didgeridoo, wind instrument developed by Indigenous Australians
09:00-12:00
If you happen to be in Noosa on Wednesday (8am – 1.30pm) or on Saturday (7am – 2pm), don’t miss famous Eumundi markets. It is one of the largest markets in the areas, and offers numerous, local and branded shops, that sell all kind of stuff including didgeridoo, jewelry, clothes and more. You may also find a palm reader, a massage salon, and indulge in spectrum of flavors from food coming all over the world.
Market usually hosts performances, check out the website to see the events.
Opening hours: Wednesday 08:00 – 13:30 & Saturday 07:00 – 14:00
https://www.eumundimarkets.com.au/
Tips and tricks***
You can reach Eumundi with the bus 631 from Noosa, if you don’t have a car available, and the ticket will cost cost you the price of a bus ticket and how much veg you buy!
Baroon Pocket Dam, Lake Baroon
13:00- 15:00 55min drive from Eumundi Markets by M1
About
This picturesque area is located in between Maleny and Montville and it is a perfect getaway for you and your loved ones. The lake Baroon was a consequence of a heavy rainfall in 1989, and since the dam has been constructed and used for water supply in surrounding towns. The dam features many facilities that can make your whole day enjoyable there. There are toilets, free barbecue, picnic tables all around. Unfortunately, because of big concentration of blue-green algae, it is not recommendable to swim or do any water activities. There is no place around to rent a kayak or anything that could help you enter the water. However, there is a lakeside resort Secrets on the lake, with a beautiful wooden design, in case you would like to dine there or spend a night or two.
For adventurers, there is an option to hike through cross bridges and open forest ridges and maybe even meet some of the wildlife their.
Tips and tricks***
There are few locations from which you can access the lake, I would suggest you to look for the Secrets on the lake restaurant and choose that one, as the other ones might not be as easy to locate, and this recreational area has very good facilities for you to enjoy.
Open for public: September - April 05:30- 18:30, May - August: 06:30- 17:30
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Montville
15:00-17:00
About
Montville is a little village, perched on the Blackall range, prominent stretch of peaks with lookouts. This hinterland gem looks like a small French village, with its little coffee shops, cozy restaurants and fine buildings. Here you will find a shop of most extensive wooden clocks, Clock shop Montville, Chocolate shops, such as Chocolate Country with number of different kind home made chocolates, galleries for art lovers, wineries and it doesn’t stop there. Montville is surrounded by mountains, lakes, hills, National Park; therefore, it makes a great weekend gateway.
If you haven’t spent a picnic day at the lake and you feel hungry, then choose any of myriad restaurants around this street for your lunch/ dinner, and take a walk along the street. The walking area consist of only one street, luckily there is everything you need. For a great view but a bit of expensive coffee, I would recommend European style, Poets Café, with a stunning mountain view.
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