Tewantin Visitor Information Centre, Parkyn's Hut

Awarded 2019, 2022 'The Best Visitor Information Centre in Queensland Run by Volunteers', and still offers that same local volunteer dedication today. Tewantin Visitor Information Centre (VIC) also known as Parkyn's Hut is unique as it operates from an historic gold miners hut, transported from Gympie in 1920 on a bullock dray. We are located overlooking the Noosa River in the friendly town of Tewantin, Noosa Shire. Parkyn's Hut is also home to the Tewantin Heritage & Historical Society and a visit inside will reveal many photos and memorabilia of this historic area. Timeless Tewantin, one of the areas earliest settled towns and still is one of its three major centres today. Friendly and informative conversations with a passionate local who is eager to share their best tips and must-do experiences from the area. A wide range of detailed local and district maps for navigating your way around Tewantin and its surroundings. Suggested itineraries, drive, walk and bike trail brochures and maps. Extensive brochure selection to spark ideas for your stay. Tewantin VIC , Parkyn's Hut Facebook, website has the latest of what’s on, local events and community services....

Product Types

• Visitor Information Centres

Accreditation

• COVID Safe
• Visitor Information Centre National Accreditation

Tourism Organisation

• Destination Gympie Region
• Gympie Cooloola Tourism
• QLD - Fraser Coast Tourism and Events
• QLD - Visit Sunshine Coast

Facilities found here

• Picnic Area
• Public Telephone
• Public Toilet

Accessibility Information

• Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
• Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
• Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

Activities you can engage in

• Abseiling
• Ballooning
• Birdwatching
• Boating
• Camping
• Canoeing/Kayaking
• Cycling
• Fishing
• Four Wheel Driving
• Golf
• Hiking
• Horse Riding
• Mountain Biking
• Scenic Drives
• Snorkelling
• Surfing
• Swimming
• Walks