Tewantin Qld August 16th 2024

Tewantin Qld August 16th 2024

We moved down to Tewantin, our hopes high that this was going to be the relaxing, satisfying, enjoyable part of the holiday that we have both been looking forward to. But no, despite a good trip down, including getting through Gympie way more easily than last year, we ran into a bun-fight at the van park. OK, so we’ve been here maybe 10 times and are quite fussy about our site. We now want, nay, almost demand, an en-suite in “Grevillea Street”, and it has to be an even numbered site. That’s because the en-suites are in pairs and the odd numbered ones are odd (sorry), in that they are on the wrong side off the van. Which means that instead of stepping put of the van, two steps into your own private facility, you have to step out and then walk around the back or front of the van to get to that bathroom door. Ok so that’s not such a big deal, but that’s what we have come to like over the years. And as we had booked in many months ago, we were not surprised to be allocated Number 30, the one we had requested. Full of joy we drove around to the spot, only to find someone else firmly ensconced in it. Judy, with steam coming-out her ears, charged of to reception, with the lady from the interloping van close on her heels. Sadly, it was never going to be anything else than a “Sorry, we can't promise anything”, which was pretty lame seeing as we had been give the site minutes ago. It seems that the incumbents had already been moved once and had been put there only this morning. And there’s nothing you can do. They gave as Site 31 right next door and so we just had to take it or leave it. We took it of course and as it turns out, on this particular site, it's not so bad, just duck out the back, between our van and a shrub and into the bathroom. But it's that initial letdown that sticks.

The park is great however and we are very comfortable here, and all around town. I just feels like home. My only complaint is that the pool is too hot! Even hotter than last year. The thermostat is set to 32°C can you believe?

We went to the Noosa Heads farmer’s markets which turns out to now be basically a pop-up cafe precinct for the beautiful people. So, that was disappointing as well. Anyhow, I had seen an old bloke in the servo with a Model T Ford in the morning and he said that he was on his way to a car run at Cooroy, which is 13km away up in the hills. So up we went, chasing rainbows, but settled for a nice coffee shop and a wander around the small but lovely little town.

Tuesday is Shopping Day, and we took ourselves to Maroochydore to sample the delights of the Sunshine Plaza Shopping Emporium, probably bigger than some of the towns we have stayed in! We found the few things that we needed and returned to the coffee shop, overlooking the creeks that flows under the mall. Gazing out the window, I was inspired to imagine that I was in Venice.... No harm in dreaming.

Could this be the Venice of Qld? Hardly, but a bit of fun anyway.
Sunshine Plaza, Maroochydore Qld

From Maroochydore we travelled the scenic route back along the coast, our destination being Peregian Beach, where we have had lunch "a few times" in the past. And so we did again this year, before heading home via the obligatory lap of Hastings Street in Noosa proper, flooded by a stroll along the river at Noosaville.

Sunset over the Noosa river at Noosaville Qld

Wednesday is of course Eumundi Market day, which is a must-do on the JB schedule. I retired to the Berkelouw’s Book shop and later to a .... coffee shop. 

Eumundi Qld

From Eumundi we drove down to Yandina where the Nut Factory and the Ginger Factory are. Had a quick look around tasted a few of the ware, bought some gingerbread persons and headed back to Tewantin.