Guidebook for Palmwoods
Parks & Nature
A beautiful national park. There is a stair case type descent to the falls and ascent from the falls. Pack lunch and take bottles of water for hydration. There are BBQ areas also at the entrance to the national park.
174 locals recommend
Kondalilla National Park
Kondalilla Falls RoadA beautiful national park. There is a stair case type descent to the falls and ascent from the falls. Pack lunch and take bottles of water for hydration. There are BBQ areas also at the entrance to the national park.
A small play ground for kids. A huge bike path for running / biking off the main road. Quite a large park with BBQ areas and toilets. This is a hidden gem.
Federation Park
A small play ground for kids. A huge bike path for running / biking off the main road. Quite a large park with BBQ areas and toilets. This is a hidden gem.
Kolora Park
The local duck pond and small "train" play ground. Good for younger children.
A beautiful waterfall in the middle of suburbia. A trek of maybe 1km.
169 locals recommend
Buderim Forest Park
Quorn CloseA beautiful waterfall in the middle of suburbia. A trek of maybe 1km.
Maroochydore Beach
A great surfing Beach - probably the closest at 20mins drive.
A must see for families who want to go to a beach. The option of sheltered swimming or beach front swimming.
75 locals recommend
Currimundi lake
A must see for families who want to go to a beach. The option of sheltered swimming or beach front swimming.
Coolum Beach
Just a stunning beach...
Great for a picnic, but we don't really go swimming here. But it is quite picturesque and hidden.
22 locals recommend
Lake Baroon
Narrows RoadGreat for a picnic, but we don't really go swimming here. But it is quite picturesque and hidden.
Drinks & Nightlife
This venue houses most of the smaller pop/rock concerts on the Sunshine Coast.
66 locals recommend
Solbar
12-20 Ocean St This venue houses most of the smaller pop/rock concerts on the Sunshine Coast.
Look it is always busy and probably worth a look if you want to go to the Ocean St precinct in Maroochydore.
47 locals recommend
The Piano Bar
22-24 Ocean St Look it is always busy and probably worth a look if you want to go to the Ocean St precinct in Maroochydore.
This place is the incumbent Bar in town. Well past its day it is frequented by a small group of locals. Still good for a pub counter meal and has the attached bottle shop.
7 locals recommend
UBET (TAB)
This place is the incumbent Bar in town. Well past its day it is frequented by a small group of locals. Still good for a pub counter meal and has the attached bottle shop.
Staple Australian pub - lately it has been known to have some pretty cool domestic artists visiting.
8 locals recommend
The Woombye Pub
3 Blackall St Staple Australian pub - lately it has been known to have some pretty cool domestic artists visiting.
10 Toes Brewery
127A Sugar RdA super cool Micro Brewery
A wonderful Bar in Mooloolaba. This is on the second floor so a little out of the hustle and bustle of Mooloolaba. Great service, fantastic beer and food range and live music every Sunday. Exceptional views of the Mooloolaba Beach.
15 locals recommend
The Beach Bar & Grill Mooloolaba
11 Mooloolaba Espl A wonderful Bar in Mooloolaba. This is on the second floor so a little out of the hustle and bustle of Mooloolaba. Great service, fantastic beer and food range and live music every Sunday. Exceptional views of the Mooloolaba Beach.
Essentials
IGA Palmwoods
7 Main StreetThe closest grocery store.
Renae's Pantry
4-6 Main StOrganic, home grown produce... Very cool store.
Australia Post
12 Blackall StPalmwoods Bakery
4 Margaret StThe local bakery
WE MEAT AGAIN Butchers Of Distinction
4 Margaret StThe local butcher
Coles Nambour
13 Mill StA larger grocery store, but some distance away.
Eumundi Medicine Man - The Ayurvedic Shed
One of the most respected Ayurveda practioners in Qld.
Food Scene
Bay Leaf Tandoor & Grill
18-20 Margaret StFamily owned, great value, award winning curries. Highly recommended!
A wonderful atmosphere and one of the longest running restaurants in Montville.
24 locals recommend
Poets Cafe
167 Main St A wonderful atmosphere and one of the longest running restaurants in Montville.
A lovely family owner Pizza restaurant with take away. Different versions of well known favourite flavours and plenty of their own.
10 locals recommend
PIZZA PIZZA PALMWOODS
18 Margaret StA lovely family owner Pizza restaurant with take away. Different versions of well known favourite flavours and plenty of their own.
Pizza Hut Palmwoods
2 Margaret StCafe de Orient
10 Main StAsian Cuisine
The Boat Shed
Great Location - Fine dining.
In our opinion one of the best overall experiences of fine dining on the coast. Amazing food, set in a heritage listed cottage in the middle of the woods. An award winning, must visit experience for food lovers. Gotta book!
34 locals recommend
Harry's On Buderim
11 Harrys LnIn our opinion one of the best overall experiences of fine dining on the coast. Amazing food, set in a heritage listed cottage in the middle of the woods. An award winning, must visit experience for food lovers. Gotta book!
The Cocoa Tree Cafe
Friendly staff - good food with gluten free options.
Sightseeing
The Edge Restaurant
127 Main StAmazing views of the Sunshine Coast
The Big Pineapple
76 Nambour Connection RdAustralia Zoo
The iconic Zoo founded by Steve Irwin.
Getting Around
Palmwoods station
Shopping
Belle of the Woods
2 Main St Knick knacks and home made goods. Giftware etc...
If there is only one store in Palmwoods you visit this must be it. This is run by a charity who give opportunities to intellectually impaired persons.
Wabi Sabi
2 Main StIf there is only one store in Palmwoods you visit this must be it. This is run by a charity who give opportunities to intellectually impaired persons.