“king king” country

History

The Kin Kin valley township itself was founded in 1902. Kin Kin boasts more heritage-listed dwellings than anywhere else in the Noosa Shire.

Kin Kin is a small, rural town situated in the countryside between Gympie to the west and the Great Sandy National Park to the north. It is the major freshwater catchment for the Noosa River System situated to the north-west of the Shire. It also forms part of Queensland’s first UNESCO Biosphere.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT KIN KIN

what to do in kin kin

In town or close by

• Visit the Kin Kin Creations Market on the first Sunday of each month from 8.00am-12.00pm on the Oval
• Visit the Black Ant Gourmet Cafe Restaurant @ Kin Kin General Store for breakfast or lunch and buy some local products
• Buy a locally handmade gift from the Kin Kin Depot
• Drop into the Kin Kin Hotel for a drink or two (currently closed for renovations)
• Taste locally-made mead at Amrita Park Meadery 
• Pick strawberries and blueberries at Cooloola Berries Farm
• Explore Weis Art Works and Gallery
• Visit Broadcroft Design, open every Wednesday and on the first Sunday of the month from 9.00am – 2.00pm, otherwise by appointment
• Explore the native trees at the Kin Kin Arboretum
• Go hiking, horse riding or mountain biking on the Noosa Trail Network – trails include: Sheppersons Park to Cootharaba Views Lookout, Kin Kin Arboretum to Johnstons Lookout, and Kookaburra Park to Mary River Cod Park
• Visit Harry’s Hut -in the Noosa Everglades – access by 4WD or canoe
• Do the Doggrell Forest Walk

within 30 mins to 1 hr 30 mins drive

Local attractions

• Do the Corroy Heritage Walk and see an exhibition at the Butter Factory
• Picnic in the Noosa Botanical Gardens
• Explore or climb Mt Cooroora in Pomona for amazing views
• Visit Noosa – stunning beaches, water attractions and Hastings Street shopping
• Check out the famous Eumundi Markets
• Head to the grassy shores of Lake MacDonald and watch the turtles