Tewantin Visitor Information Centre at Parkyn's Hut is an accredited visitor information centre offering a one-stop shop for travel information including maps, brochures, and itineraries. Staffed by skilled and knowledgeable locals, Parkyn's Hut Information Centre can provide advice on things to see, things to do, and where to eat.
The EXPLORE QUEENSLAND website has a page for TEWANTIN/PARKYN'S HUT, which, amongst other items, lists "Top 10 things to do around the region." Well worth a look, and we can certainly help with any required details!
For visitors requiring information about Park Alerts and Condition Reports within the Cooloola Recreation Area, please follow this link to GREAT SANDY NATIONAL PARK.
Enjoy the spectacular Noosa hinterland countryside on THE NOOSA BIOSPHERE TRAILS, formerly known as The Noosa Trail Network. The Noosa Biosphere Trails are located in the Noosa hinterland and are a popular destination for horse-riders, walkers, runners and bike riders. The trails are of various lengths and pass through forests, mountains and rural landscapes offering a diversity of experiences for users. They can be completed in sections or combination.
Here are links to a couple of videos about Parkyn's Hut and Tewantin:
TIMELESS TEWANTIN Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia Travel VLOG 070, 2021
NOOSA VILLAGES - TEWANTIN The late George Pearce, one of our founding members, and Tewantin historian, talks about Tewantin in 2011.
TEWANTIN HERITAGE WALK. We re-introduced the 90-minute updated, guided and free Tewantin Heritage Walk in April 2024, proudly presented by the Tewantin Heritage and Historical Society Inc. We have completed the first three of these walks, and plan further such walks in the future.
Contact Us:
Tel: 07 5449 7353
Email: parkynhut@westnet.com.au
Opening Hours:
Mon to Fri: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm: 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm (2 shifts)
Saturday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (2 shifts)
Sunday: 9.00 am – 1.00 pm (1 shift)
Closed Christmas Day, Good Friday, Anzac Day and for the Noosa Triathlon.
Volunteering
Parkyn's Hut is always looking for dedicated volunteers, and training is provided. Volunteers need to become members of Parkyn's Hut for which there is an annual fee of $10 for an individual, or $15 for a family.
If you'd like to volunteer please contact us or come in to the Hut during opening hours.