Noosa Regional Gallery — Attraction in Tewantin

The Noosa Regional Gallery is located in the small village of Tewantin on the picturesque Noosa River, and is a short walk from the marina where tourists embark on river ferries to popular destinations: The Great Sandy National Park, Noosa North Shore and Fraser Island. Established in 1981, the gallery has built a long-standing reputation as the premier regional gallery on the Sunshine Coast and is the major public gallery in Noosa that operates under the auspices of the Noosa Council. Noosa Regional Gallery presents a diverse annual program, featuring exhibitions by leading local, national and international artists and curators, as well as presenting private and corporate collections. A suite of activities and events is developed and delivered by a small team of dedicated professional staff and volunteers. The Gallery Shop stocks products sourced from local artisans at affordable prices. Admission is free - except for some public events, workshops and some major...

Latest exhibition was amazing and a great activity to do with the family. The name was “Imaginate” and they had wonderful activities such as making a flower, making a puppet, bowling, a cool video and the kids could stand in a spot and it would put them on a tv which they all found quite impressive. However the main sculpture that the activities are revolved around was this amazing sculpture that was made out of sugar, pva glue and other cool and colourful, crafty things! The closer you looked, the more you found! The shape represented the shape or Noosa or something and there was objects and shapes that represented the native plants and trees. It truely was a wonderful sight, every child’s mind would be blown and off to fairy land as soon as they see it because it is a burst of colour and is as if your looking at a dream. Look at some...

Noosa Regional Gallery itself is an excellent organisation, showcasing innovative new artworks and curated exhibitions that make a timely contribution to our cultural knowledge. Unfortunately, Noosa City Council is a very difficult municipality to travel in as a visitor. They have very niche parking rules that are uncommon in other areas in Queensland (or Australia). Council officers will be quick to sting you for minute parking issues, like facing the wrong direction in a car park. There is no way of knowing any of these specific rules ahead of visiting. No information or clear maps of parking rules available on the council website. So although this is a free gallery to attend, my visit cost me $240 in parking fines. I hope the council at least use the revenue raised to fund more excellent...