Cooroy

Cooroy is a town (population 3,791 in 2016) in the Noosa Hinterland region of South East Queensland in Australia.

Understand
The word Cooroy is an Aboriginal term meaning "possum" in the Kabi language. First settled in the 19th century, Cooroy's economy depended on timber along with small farming.

Due to its tranquil rural atmosphere and bright streetscapes, Cooroy is called the "Heart of the Hinterland".

By car
Cooroy is off the Bruce Highway (M1), about 128 km north of Brisbane, and about a 30-minute drive from the Sunshine Coast. If you're using the Bruce Highway, use exit 230.

By bus
TransLink operates bus services to Elm Street.

Get around
The town is small enough that you could walk, but this town is very bike friendly, and parking isn't a huge problem if you're taking your car with you.

See
The various hills and scrubland surrounding the town are worth a look/hike. Some of the better ones include Black Mountain and Cooroy Mountain, from which the town got its name.
 * Lake McDonald and Noosa Botanical Gardens

Go next

 * Go south to the Sunshine Coast and enjoy some of the beaches.