Tewantin was originally a timber town and has a strong history. In 1869, Tewantin was the river port for the Noosa area. In 1871 Clarendon Stuart surveyed a town site for the Tewantin settlement. Tewantin was a thriving small town with a reliance on the gold, fishing and timber industries.

Tewantin is the location for Noosa Council.

An innovative streetscape has made Poinciana Avenue a pedestrian friendly area with a range of shops, restaurants and town square. Noosa Harbour has a regular Sunday market.

Distance From State Capital: 165km
Nearest Main Highway: Bruce
Nearest Airport: Sunshine Coast

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