This centre IS an accredited Visitor Information Centre and is the primary tourism hub for the Noosa Hinterland, including Pomona, Cooran, Kin Kin, Lake Macdonald and the Noosa Trail Network.
Name: Pomona Visitor Information Centre
Address: Pomona Railway Station, 8 Railway Parade, Pomona QLD 4568
Phone: (07) 5485 1200
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (7 days; seasonal variations)
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Pomona / Noosa Hinterland / Sunshine Coast Hinterland
The centre is staffed by trained volunteers and provides comprehensive information on hinterland villages, national parks, walking trails, heritage sites, markets, scenic drives and nature‑based activities.
What Area It Caters For
1. Pomona Township (Primary Area)
- Heritage railway station precinct
- Village cafés, shops and markets
- Local parks and community facilities
- Access to hinterland walking and cycling routes
2. Mount Cooroora and King of the Mountain
- Iconic volcanic peak
- Steep summit walking track
- Annual King of the Mountain race
- Panoramic hinterland views
- Safety and trail information provided via VIC
3. Noosa Trail Network (Central Hub)
- Multi‑use trails for walking, horse riding and mountain biking
- Links Pomona to Cooran, Kin Kin, Lake Macdonald and Ringtail Creek
- Rural landscapes, creeks and scenic viewpoints
- Maps and trail guidance available at the VIC
4. Cooran Township (Northern Link)
- Quiet hinterland village
- Cooran Tablelands Lookout
- Access to Tuchekoi National Park
- Rural touring routes and nature‑based recreation
5. Kin Kin Township (Eastern Link)
- Rural village with cafés and general store
- Access to Noosa Trail Network northern loops
- Scenic drives through farmland and forest
- Gateway to Upper Noosa Hinterland touring
6. Lake Macdonald and Noosa Botanic Gardens (Southern Link)
- Lakeside recreation and picnic areas
- Botanic gardens with walking paths and amphitheatre
- Access to Cooroy township
- Nature‑based activities and scenic viewpoints
7. Cooroy Township (Extended Support)
- Hinterland cafés, shops and galleries
- Access to Lake Macdonald and Noosa Hinterland parks
- Transport links toward Noosa Heads
- Local heritage and community facilities
8. Amamoor, Kandanga and Mary Valley (Western Touring Extension)
- Rural landscapes and river recreation
- Scenic drives and heritage sites
- Camping and nature‑based activities
- Touring routes linking Pomona to Mary Valley
Services Provided
- Local and regional maps
- Brochures for Pomona, Cooran, Kin Kin, Cooroy and Noosa Hinterland
- Advice on walking tracks, lookouts and the Noosa Trail Network
- Recommendations for cafés, dining, accommodation and rural touring
- Information on national parks, nature‑based activities and scenic drives
- Event information for Pomona and Noosa Hinterland villages
- Weather, park condition and safety updates
- Transport and touring guidance for hinterland routes
Summary
The Pomona Visitor Information Centre is the accredited tourism hub for the Noosa Hinterland. It supports travellers exploring Pomona, Mount Cooroora, the Noosa Trail Network, Cooran, Kin Kin, Lake Macdonald, Cooroy and the wider hinterland region. With strong links to walking trails, rural touring, heritage sites, nature‑based recreation and village‑style cafés and markets, it is the essential starting point for discovering the scenic hinterland north of Noosa.