Palmwoods Things to Do

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When walking to the Memorial Clock you look down you will notice plaques set into the footpath to remember people who were involved in the development of Palmwoods. This was a project of the Progress Association in 2000. It is interesting to read the names and recognise street and place names and to realise that these folk did exist and are rembered by their families.

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The lagoon at Kolora Park once acted as part of the water supply for Australian troops stationed at in the Sunshine Coast hinterland during WWII.

Today it is a popular place for picnics and family gatherings. There are shelters, barbeques and amenities. It is the venue for the annual Carols by Candlelight.

The lagoon is home for many families of ducks - hence the local name 'Palmwoods Duck Ponds'

Well in the other Palmwoods tips you will read about the dancing and the Palmwoods Hall.
But I have to add my bit as I have been around the Sunshine Coast Dances and further out for longer than any of the other members...so email me if you are a young "buck" and you want to benefit from my knowledge and experience.

And wise23girl stayed with me...she did not go back across the highway!

There is a very nice swimming pool in Palmwoods these days. Parking is easy and the location is easy to find.
That is a big benefit as the Sunshine Coast across the highway is much busier than the hinterland.

There is a full size pool and a small safe pool for young children. As it can be quite warm in summer this is a great boon to the population especially as many are still on tank water so cannot have a pool in their own back yard.

Hey I just found out it is "An Aquatic Centre"...so where is "the pool"...LOL

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Rick's was the mechanic/petrol station in Palmwoods. The mechanics' workshop has expanded and moved and the old shop is now a diner - very popular for brunch on Sundays especially with motorbike riders. There is also a well stocked general store (essentials only - not a supermarket).

It is famous for homemade burgers and was featured on the Queensland Tourism television program 'The Great Southeast'.

Come on in and meet the owner Rick who spreads his time between the mechanics' workshop and the diner.

Well we loved the atmosphere and the meals....the men especially were fascinated by the mirror in the toilets...see my cultural tip!

And if you like steak...well it is pretty good.

This is a family owned hotel and has been renovated not too many years ago.

And you are in luck...there is a courtesy bus
that operates within 10km radius of the hotel. Pick up areas include Buderim, Nambour, Mooloolah and Montville.

Even though parking is not a problem

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The War Memorial Hall has long been the centre for social activity in Palmwoods. It is the venue for many activities including the monthly dance.

This is a traditional ballroom dance where a master of ceremonies announces the dances - Gentleman, please choose your partners for the waltz!

If you do happen to be staying in Palmwoods with friends or even the caravan park you are not far from many attractions.

There is a lovely park right in the centre of Palmwoods itself.
There are nice places to eat in town as well.

You are so close to the Big Pineapple which is an icon of the Sunshine Coast even though the complex has seen better days.

Then you can drive up to Montville by either of two routes...one is the very winding main road but there is also the Razorback road. Montville has magnificent views of the coast as well as little shops and a myriad of eating places.

Then it is not far to Nambour which is just hanging on...just...to that country town feel.

You can also drive to the coast and the beautiful beaches of the Sunshine Coast.