Country Life Hotel – Kin Kin (CG)

Kin Kin Country Life Hotel is located in the hinterland of the sunshine coast in Queensland, just over half an hour or so from Noosa. The name Kin Kin is an aboriginal word that referred to the small black ants that were so prolific in the area, they named it twice. Originally a timber area and valued for its stunning eucalyptus and cedar trees.

While camping right beside the hotel, they have hot water and showers available with great rates. Camping on the Oval behind the Hotel on the large community grounds is available for people who wish to do the Kin Kin Trail Network. There are toilets and showers available, adjacent to the beginning of the Kin Kin Trails and a small skate-park.

Kin Kin is also home to artists, and the Living Valley Springs  Health retreat.  Hikers, horse riders and nature lovers are drawn to this area because of its natural beauty. Their hotel is a historic building that will welcome you for lunch, dinner, a drink, entertainment and accommodation.

HOW TO GET THERE
It is about 17 kms off the Bruce hwy , between Gympie and Cooroy. Coming from Gympie, follow Caledonian Hill and Apollonian Vale to Crescent Rd. Follow Tin Can Bay Rd to Cedar Pocket Rd in Canina, continue on Cedar Pocket Rd. and take Sister Tree Creek Rd to Main St in Kin Kin. From Cooroy, take Elm St, Yurol Forest Rd and Pomona Kin Kin Rd to Main St in Kin Kin and turn left onto Main Street.

SITE ACCESS
Situated along Main St, you’ll see the hotel right at the corner of Old Wahpunga Rd where it leads you to the entrance towards the camping ground. The hotel has a big signage on its building with parking around the corners of the street.

FEES & BOOKINGS
General Camping rate is $6.00 pp, Powered site is $10.00 p/night per person. Group  bookings can be made by contacting them as below

THINGS TO DO
You can explore the beautiful surrounds of this part of the sunshine coast hinterland, nearby rainforests, close to famous Fraser Island and Noosa everglades. Take country drives along the scenic roads and head north towards Tin Can Bay and white surf beaches and coloured sands of Rainbow Beach. You can Take a 4WD tour of the world heritage listed, Fraser Island, Beach & Bush Walking & Rainforest Tours, Explore country markets, attend the King of the Mountain Annual Event, Horse and Mountain Bike Riding.

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