Renowned for its locally made artisan treasures there’s no other market quite like it. The Original Eumundi Markets is the biggest and the best artisan market in Australia.

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Open: Wednesday 8am to 2pm

& Saturday 7am to 2pm

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7min drive from Freshwater Cottage

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One of the Sunshine Coast’s most popular attractions, The Ginger Factory has been delighting families for more than 40 years. Home of Buderim Ginger, the World’s Finest GingerTM, visitors can explore the beautiful nine-hectare property and factory on our tours and rides.

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Open: Monday to Sunday 9am to 5pm

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16min drive from Freshwater Cottage

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The Eumundi Pavilion is located on the main street Eumundi directly across the road from the Eumundi Original Markets. Offering a friendly, relaxed place to visit and you can browse our many boutique retail shops and services and popular food options including the Summit Coffee Shop, Tiki Bar and many more.

 

Also house Eumundi’s newest fitness centre “Wildfire Fitness Studio” located in the hub of the Pavilion.

Open: Monday to Sunday 8am to 3pm

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7min drive from Freshwater Cottage

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Delivering creative and commercial opportunities for our artists, and progressive creative programs for our audience. artisan is committed to broadening access, discourse and understanding, while driving economic development in the craft and design

eco-system. 

Open: Tuesday to Friday 10am to 5pm

Saturday 10am to 4pm

Sunday to Monday Closed

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6min drive from Freshwater Cottage

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Under the watchful eye of head brewer Chris Sheehan and his 2IC Allan Tilden, plus the guys at the Imperial they have been able to rebuild the brewery on-site and revive the much-loved local beer brand.

 

The fresh new beer has been flowing since August 2017, with all beers are crafted using quality ingredients and are perfect for enjoying in our incredible Queensland climate.

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Open: Sunday to Thursday 10am to 9pm

Friday to Saturday 10am to 11pm

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7min drive from Freshwater Cottage

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Established in 1970, this two-acre wildlife park was home to native wildlife such as lace monitors, tiger snakes, freshwater crocodiles, magpie geese and kangaroos.

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Australia Zoo now encompasses over 700 acres and employs over 500 staff, continuing Steve’s mission of “Conservation Through Exciting Education”

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Open: Monday to Sunday 9am to 5pm

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40min drive from Freshwater Cottage

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