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On a hill, 62 miles from Brisbane and half way to Gympie, surveyors set up a large survey peg and marked a tree. It was here that Cobb & Co’s road manager, Mr Whatmore decided to build a hotel for the overnight accommodation of passengers. He also included a keeper’s residence, horse stables and a yard. It became known far and wide as Cobb’s Camp and this was the original name given to the school which opened in 1885.
Originally known far and wide as Cobb’s Camp the town was named after ‘Wumbai’ the Aborigines name for the ‘Black Myrtle’.
Then in 1889-90 the railway was constructed linking Landsborough to Yandina and as there were now many Cobb’s camps along the routes travelled by Cobb’s Coaches throughout Queensland, a new name was required for the station. The Railway Station was opened on January 1st, 1891 and was named “Woombye” , after the Aboriginal name for Black Myrtle, ‘Wumbai’. Black Myrtle grew prolifically along the banks of the Paynter’s Creek and was widely used by the Aboriginals as stone axe handles and the early settlers who used lengths of Black Myrtle as riding whips.
Woombye is the heart of the Sunshine Coast, the gateway to the hinterland and centrally located between the beaches of Noosa, Maroochydore, Mooloolaba and Caloundra.
Historic Woombye is the ideal place to stay if you want to make the most of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland while still being only 20 minutes from the lovely beaches. Nestled in the pineapple growing district in the foothills of the scenic Blackall Range, Woombye remains one of the most attractive country towns in the region.
Stay at the Sunshine Coast Motor Lodge and enjoy the entertainment and a great meal at the historic Woombye Hotel. They’ll come and collect you in their ‘limo’ and return you right to your door. You can also choose to dine a la¯ Carte, in a grand old Queenslander, at Character’s restaurant directly opposite the Sunshine Coast Motor Lodge or wander down the street to Sab’s Café where you’ll find a tempting, well priced menu.
You can take a leisurely scenic drive to Montville, Flaxton and Mapleton via the Blackall Range, returning via Nambour the bustling capital of the Shire. Heading south, via the road to Maleny, and then down to Landsborough and on to the Australia Zoo at Beewah. From there you can be ‘home’ again at the Sunshine Coast Motor Lodge in just 20 minutes.
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