Eumundi

Eumundi is a unique township and community in the Sunshine Coast hinterland just 90 minutes' drive north of Brisbane, Queensland.
 
The area attracts thousands of visitors each week, many for the world-famous markets but also for the heritage appeal of Eumundi, its quirky shops and friendly cafes and restaurants, and the natural beauty of the surrounding Sunshine Coast areas.
 
Much of the area was covered with dense scrub until the 1880s. Timber-getting, fruit-growing and dairying were the early industries across all of the local communities. Eumundi became the railhead in 1891 and with that the business centre developed. It's thought that the name Eumundi is derived from 'Huon Mundy', the name of a local Kabi Kabi warrior.
 
On Wednesdays and Saturdays the Eumundi Markets transform the town into a colourful, vibrant precinct. Hundreds of stalls offer local art and crafts, unique clothes, an international range of food to eat or take home, fresh fruit, vegetables and locally made food products. Enjoy the ambience of the market alleyways under the shade of the town's many trees where musicians and street entertainers add to the special atmosphere.
 
Every day of the week a variety of choices of food and drink for all tastes and budgets is available at cafes, bakeries, pubs, restaurants and wineries; explore the range of galleries that include indigenous, traditional, modern and glass art. Shops and local artisans that are part of the story of Eumundi can be found in and around the main street, Memorial Drive.
 
Through the year the town hosts a number of events including the Eumundi Food Festival, the Australian Body Art Carnivale and summer night markets.
 
View the historic buildings and stroll in the shade of the magnificent memorial fig trees. The green trees, the green hills and the green open spaces are valued among locals and visitors, the fig tree being the Eumundi town symbol.
 
Take more than a day to enjoy Eumundi in one of its small, friendly accommodations.
 
Eumundi - unique - unforgettable.