Eclectic and just a little quirky, the hamlet of Cooran is best explored on foot to discover its hidden charms. A wander down the main street, offers a delightful mix of hipster meets heritage, with century old wooden buildings home to a wide variety of offerings from second hand treasures to a brewery and some great selections for grabbing a bite to eat.
The town is home to several parks, with a terrific playground in the main street at Pioneer Park, a BMX dirt track at King Park and a skate park and basketball in Straker Park and Chris Kenny Park. It is also well-worth a drive up the 5km winding dirt of Tableland Road to reach the James McKane Lookout Park for a perfect picnic spot with magnificent views of coast and country, picnic huts and wood BBQs.
Cooran is named after "guran'' or "kuran'', meaning tall in the Kabi indigenous language. Experts say this might refer to Mount Cooran or the tall trees that grow in the area including the Moreton Bay Ash. The town is surrounded by farmlands and natural beauty. The Woondum National Park rock pools day use area is accessible from Cooran along 10km of 4WD tracks through eucalypt forest and rainforest. The National Park is also popular for horse riding, mountain biking and hiking. Access to three of the trails on the Noosa Trails network is available from the town.
The Cooran Tall Trees Festival in October is not to be missed. For more events in Cooran, click here to visit our What's On Guide.
Businesses in Cooran
Amrita Park Meadery
Amrita Park MeaderyBusiness Info - to view website scan QR code with your phone
Amrita Park Meadery is a small boutique Meadery in the Noosa hinterland, specialising in handcrafted, small batch meads. They are made using locally sourced, quality, raw honey along with local in-season fruits.
Amrita Park Meadery are Queensland’s only operating Meadery and continue the mead-making tradition started by international award-winning mead maker, Dennis “Poppo” Coates in the late 1940s.
Call into the cellar door for your free mead tasting. Peruse handmade gifts and remarkable local artworks for sale. Take time to immerse yourself in the intriguing family history behind this mead-making passion.
For your special occasions, Amrita Park Meadery can offer individual, custom-made labels with pictures and verses of your choice.
Their aim is to educate and bring quality mead to everyone – there is a mead is for every occasion!
Burrawingee Botanicals
Burrawingee BotanicalsBusiness Info - to view website scan QR code with your phone
Nestled in the hills of the Noosa Hinterland, Burrawingee Botanicals is named after our Nature Refuge which we have been rehabilitating for flora and fauna for 25 years.
Here we craft small-batch blends of essential oils for personal and home care use as body mists, balms, natural deodorants, and room sprays.
Cooran Community Store
Cooran Community StoreBusiness Info - to view website scan QR code with your phone
Your one-stop shop in the heart of Cooran. Groceries, coffee, hot pies, fancy cakes, milkshakes, newspapers, fresh bread daily, local milk, and a 7 day Australia Post counter & bank. 7 days a week – 6am-6pm. Cooran Community Store is a full-service Licenced Post Office, running all the services you require – banking, postage, parcel pick up, express services & more. The Cooran Community Store offers:
- Licenced Post Office
- Groceries and Fresh Produce
- Coffee, Cake and Takeaway food
- Newspapers, magazines, cards and gifts
Cooroora Historical Society t/a Noosa Museum
Cooroora Historical Society t/a Noosa MuseumBusiness Info - to view website scan QR code with your phone
The Museum was founded by the Cooroora Historical Society in 1985 mainly as a means to preserve what was rapidly disappearing of the past. The Museum houses an extensive and impressive collection of photographs capturing many moments of our pioneering past as well as modern moments that will one day be an important part of local history. We also have a library of books about the Noosa Shire & newspapers dating back to the early 20th century. Visitors are welcome to look through the library, photographs and our historical records. The Museum features history of the Shire, the heritage, Aboriginal (Gubbi Gubbi) history and provides history and heritage education.
Dhoms Kitchen
Dhoms KitchenEager for Life
Eager for LifeBusiness Info - to view website scan QR code with your phone
I am a Wellbeing and Peak Performance Specialist with a special interest in stress, anxiety, trauma and PTSD. I have run my own health and wellness business in the area for the last 7 years and now focus on the following:
– Buteyko Breathing for Stress, anxiety, asthma, sleep apnea etc (more clinical focus)
– Oxygen Advantage Breathing for Peak Performance in Life, Business and Sport
– Havening Technique-A psycho sensory modality using touch (and can be self touch) to change the way trauma is encoded in the brain
– Holistic Cancer Coaching
– Breakthrough Packages empowering you to take back control of your health
I’m different because I walk my talk and have had my own personal health journey which allows me to truly understand and support you
Firefly Solutions
Firefly SolutionsBusiness Info - to view website scan QR code with your phone
Firefly Solutions offers Marketing & Event Management Services for businesses and community organisations. Services include:
- Websites
- Social Media
- Marketing & Media Relations
- Event Management
George Real Estate
George Real EstateBusiness Info - to view website scan QR code with your phone
At George Real Estate, we have the firm philosophy of placing people first in the process of selling and buying real estate. We are a dedicated husband and wife team whose ethos is that real estate is a service industry, not merely a sales one. Most importantly we listen; what are your plans, what are you trying to achieve, how can we make this a possibility for you?
We plan, we create outstanding marketing plans, we style, we execute and project manage all facets of a sale. We provide you with all the information during the whole process so you can make informed decisions about your future. Between us, we always negotiate exceptional sales, but most importantly, we take away the stress so you can carry on with life!
Our service is based on interpersonal skills and a different dynamic that incorporates professionalism, knowledge, and a bit of humour along the way! We love and live in the Noosa Hinterland, and we value the trust we have built in the community; it’s important. We believe that every community needs to be connected and to give back as much as possible. Our local network and knowledge means we often already know the ideal buyer for your property or the perfect location for your new home. It’s not hard to convince people that this beautiful place is the right place for having a life for their family!
It isn’t unheard of that we have pitched in to help prepare at the last moment to get a property in peak condition, ready for sale! We understand that selling or buying a home can be the most stressful thing families do in their lifetime and we pride ourselves on doing what we can to ensure it is a smooth process.
So whether you’re ready to sell, want to discuss how the market is performing or simply craving a chat about possibilities, pick up the phone today.
Natives R Us
Natives R UsBusiness Info - to view website scan QR code with your phone
Natives ‘R’ Us is a rapidly expanding Wholesale Native Plant production Nursery based at Traveston on the Northern tip of the Sunshine Coast between Cooroy and Gympie.
We produce a wide variety of high quality Australian Native plants as well as other popular plant varieties to help you and/or your customers/clients create a dream garden.
What you can expect from Natives R Us:
- Premium retail quality plants in tubes, 140mm and 200mm pots
- Friendly and reliable service with delivery available on most orders
- A huge, continually growing range of Australian native plants
- Competitive and affordable pricing (just phone or email for a quote)
Noosa Hinterland Brewing Company
Noosa Hinterland Brewing CompanyBusiness Info - to view website scan QR code with your phone
Noosa Hinterland Brewing Co. is an independent family-owned brewery and taproom located in Cooran. Escape the rush and head for the hills. It’s time to relax over a cold craft beer brewed onsite.
The brewery is in a heritage listed building that has historical significance to the area, having operated as Alfredson’s joinery, pre-cut house workshop and sawmill complex in its time. It makes a for a unique setting to enjoy a cold one. Look for the white lightning bicycle on the roof!
The Brewery offers:
- Craft beer brewed in our microbrewery
- Light menu with meals and snacks to complement the brews
- Other drinks (wine from Dingo Creek)
- Softdrinks/snacks
Noosa Hinterland Real Estate
Noosa Hinterland Real EstateBusiness Info - to view website scan QR code with your phone
Noosa Hinterland Real Estate was established to provide a more transparent and competitive service without compromising the high level of professionalism and integrity they offer to their clients. With 37 years’ combined experience and having worked for the major franchised agencies, Noosa Hinterland Real Estate offers a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Sandy Roulston – a local from way back with 16 years experience in Pomona, Cooran and Surrounds of Noosa Hinterland, Sandy is extremely community focused and highly regarded by her clients.
Kate Mayne – with over 21 years as an experienced Real Estate Agent including all facets of the industry, a leader when it comes to sales results in the Noosa Hinterland and an Auctioneer. Her auctioneer services are complimentary for Noosa Hinterland Real Estate clients.
Our aim achieve the maximum sale price for you, minimizing your outgoings and leaving you with more in your pocket at the end of day.
We have a strong data base of buyers and our recommendations speak for themselves.
Notes
Regional Training Services Qld Pty Ltd
Regional Training Services Qld Pty LtdBusiness Info - to view website scan QR code with your phone
Regional Training Services Qld provides quality training at all levels. As a registered training organisation [RTO] Regional Training’s qualifications are nationally recognised. However as a locally owned organisation we have a strong commitment to the community as well as a strong focus on our students. We are an outcome focused local business and pride ourselves on the quality of our service as well as the quality of our training.
Traineeships
Regional Training as a Queensland Government Skills Assured supplier is funded to deliver high quality training to students completing traineeships in the fields of Business, Tourism, Retail, Hospitality, Administration and Outdoor Power Equipment. The blend of cutting edge training techniques developed by the Regional team combined with quality face to face training have resulted in student completion rates and employment outcomes that are viewed with envy by many of the much larger institutes.
Funded Training
As a Skills Assured Supplier for the Queensland Government, Regional Training has access to a large range of funding. In many cases this enables us to provide targeted training to new or existing staff for a very low cost!
Regional Training Services Queensland provides quality focused training at all levels, including traineeships, targeted short courses, skill set training and management training.
Sunshine Coast Ballooning
Sunshine Coast BallooningBusiness Info - to view website scan QR code with your phone
Our vision is to provide our customers with amazing moments and lasting memories, and to show off our beautiful Sunshine Coast/Noosa hinterland region while floating above it.
We strive to offer exceptional, personal service to our guests, and we look forward to flying with you.
Our business is local, and owner-run and piloted, ensuring that we can deliver a quality experience. We hold a CASA AOC (Air Operator’s Certificate) and are fully insured. Our experienced Chief Pilot has flown extensively both here in Australia and overseas.
We are a sustainable company, with carbon positive tree planting programs in place to ensure that we are doing our bit to make things better.
There are few places on earth that can rival our natural beauty here in the Sunshine Coast/Noosa hinterland!
Watershed Australia
Watershed AustraliaBusiness Info - to view website scan QR code with your phone
Watershed Australia offers the following services:
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Catchment Management and Ecology
- Community Engagement, Facilitation and Training
- Program Management – Monitoring, Evaluation, Review and Improvement
Your Local Lifestyle Newspaper
Your Local Lifestyle NewspaperBusiness Info - to view website scan QR code with your phone
Your Local Lifestyle is an independently owned News Magazine, delivering news and connecting the local hinterland communities throughout Noosa Hinterland and the Mary Valley. A colourful publication with a month shelf-life, that is winning the hearts of readers across the hinterland, with its quality journalism and fascinating stories, unearthing the hidden gems of our Hinterland. The success of our business is driven by the desire to connect our remote hinterland communities and to inspire more engaged communities by connecting readers to local events, local businesses, local food producers and suppliers, local health providers and give a strong voice to the arts and culture in our community.
We also aim to provide a quality publication that supports our local business owners, that is independently owned and operated by locals, for locals.