Tewantin: Art, Water Play and Nature

When looking for a hotel in Tewantin, you can first consider which activities you want to shape your stay. In town, water play and culture take centre stage; nearby, you’ll also find walking and mountain biking trails. The Noosa Ferry adds a trip along the Noosa River, departing from Tewantin. The options can therefore be grouped by activity type: from attractions for toddlers and changing art exhibitions to outdoor trails and a river route.

Water Play and Art in Tewantin

Tewantin Spray Park offers a fully fenced, toddler-friendly water play area with soft fall protection and several water jets. The park also looks out over the Noosa River. Water play and river views give this place two distinct highlights—different from the walking and mountain biking options nearby.

Noosa Regional Gallery presents a changing programme of curated exhibitions featuring national and international artists, touring exhibitions and artists from Noosa. Individual exhibitions vary. The accompanying public programme includes artist talks, masterclasses and workshops for all age groups. The exhibitions and related events offer different ways to engage with art, and the programme is aimed at people of all ages.

Public art is also part of the townscape: wildlife motifs feature in the murals along Tewantin’s main street. Public artworks may change over time. The grounds of the Noosa Council offices in Tewantin are also home to an old burial tree of cultural significance. It is estimated to be around 200 to 400 years old.

Walking and Mountain Biking Nearby

The Wooroi day-use area is near Tewantin. From there, mountain bikers can choose from fewer than eleven trails of varying lengths and difficulty levels. Tewantin National Park also has mountain bike trails. Trail availability and conditions may change; check current conditions before your ride.

The Palm Grove Walk is also near Tewantin. The 1 km trail follows Wooroi Creek through forests of cabbage trees and piccabeen palms. It is graded level 3, with a walking time of around 30 minutes for the return trip. Check the trail details and grade before your walk. The Palm Grove Walk has a defined distance and approximate walking time, while mountain bikers at the Wooroi day-use area can choose trails of different lengths and difficulty levels.

The Wooroi day-use area also has picnic tables and mains water. Facilities may change; it’s best to confirm their status before your visit.

Take the Ferry Along the Noosa River

The Noosa Ferry route runs along the Noosa River from Noosa Marina in Tewantin to the stop at the Elysium Noosa Resort jetty on Hastings Street, with seven stops along the way. If you’re planning a trip, check the timetable for your chosen day.

There is a specific limitation on accessible access: limited accessible access is available only for departures from Noosa Marina or Hastings Street. As information about operational accessibility may change, confirm the current situation with the ferry operator before travelling.

For an overview of the wider area: Sunshine Coast.