Our Story

Eumundi is best known for its Wednesday and Saturday markets which attract thousands of visitors each week to this normally laid-back hinterland town.

Nearly 30 years later a number of community and commercial entities work together to host the markets and ensure that your Eumundi experience is special!

Our History

1800s – 1900s

Eumundi’s name evolved out of the name given to an indigenous Kabi Kabi warrior said to be called “Ngumundi” or “Huomundy” who lived in the area in the 1830’s.
From the mid 1800’s, Eumundi became part of three cattle runs of the region and the first road was built in the 1860’s. With roads and rail connecting the township to other areas, industries such as timber harvesting, dairying and banana farming emerged.

In the early 1900’s the main street was built and soon after came two hotels, a butter factory, two banks a blacksmith and several other storekeepers. In 1917, 20 Memorial fig trees were planted along the main street to commemorate the 20 soldiers from the area that had lost their lives in WW1, hence the name of the main street becoming ‘Memorial Drive’.

1960 – 2006

By the 1960’s most dairy and banana farming practices were proving uneconomical yet in 1979 the Eumundi Markets were first established with just three stalls on a Saturday morning organised by one community organisation. From humble beginnings, the markets grew to reinvigorate the town with the markets becoming an integral part of the township’s charm and character.
The year 2000 and beyond has seen the Eumundi Markets grow to approximately 600 stalls with a number of community and commercial entities working together hosting the markets to ensure that the Eumundi experience is unique, special and memorable to visitors and locals each Wednesday and Saturday.

Then in 2006 the Eumundi Square micro business incubator opened its doors and has nurtured many local emerging artists, jewellery makers and designers wanting to grow their businesses even further. Eumundi Square accommodates and mentors up to 90 permanent retail shops open to visitors each Friday as well as market days.

Eumundi Today

2006 – present

Eumundi is like no other place on earth, nestled in amongst the Noosa Hinterland the town boasts beautiful natural scenery of trees, rolling hills, historical charm, community spirit and focus on meaningful experiences that become part of who we are and visitors often tell us how Eumundi has a place in their hearts and always want to come back to refresh and reconnect.

The township is very much alive each week with unique destination shopping experiences, live music, performing arts, spiritual and historical teachings, mesmerising bush walks, farmgate tours and most importantly the people who live and work here, their stories, their sense of humour and community pride.

Eumundi is centrally located on the Sunshine Coast and only 20 minutes from Noosa, and 30 minutes from Mooloolaba. Accommodation options are diverse from Bed and Breakfast stays to glamper van hire, an RV accommodation park and air b’n’b’s nestled amongst the hinterland region.

Eumundi Parkside Market

Eumundi Parkside Market is a family operated business established in 1992 catering for approximately 80 stalls each market day. These markets immediately adjoin the beautiful Caplick Park on Memorial Drive and surround the historic Service Station within the timber decking and paved areas on Saturdays and Wednesdays.

The diversity of products on offer is amazing with everything from handmade designer jewellery to fresh organic fruit and vegetables straight from local farms. Tasty treats are here to tempt you as you stroll around every corner with choices such as maple coated macadamia nuts, pancakes with ice cream, German sausages and if you haven’t tried them before, you have to visit and try our famous Tibetan Momo’s or our amazing dim sim stall with a variety of spicy sauces.

Eumundi Square

Eumundi Square is also a family operated business established in 2006. Eumundi Square accommodates 90 permanent boutique micro retail businesses open on Saturdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Each day Eumundi Square is open, you will enjoy live music played by local artists, artisan food delights, barista brewed coffee or scrumptiously blended smoothies that nourish your soul as you browse through this eclectic retail precinct. Meeting the makers is a must, with jewellery craftsmen, clothing designers and tea blending makers ready to tell you their stories. Eumundi Square is situated adjacent to the Eumundi Market Car park on Napier Road and is enshaded by native landscapes and generous seating areas.

The Terraces

The Terraces is operated by the Eumundi and District Community Association Inc. who have hosted this market by a dedicated team of volunteers each Wednesday since 1998. The Terraces is a paved and beautifully shaded multi tiered area to the east of the Eumundi CWA Hall and caters for up to 150 stalls each Wednesday morning. Enjoy browsing through this market area under the canopy of fig and poinciana trees that creates for you a magical outdoor market experience. Proceeds from this market have contributed to many community initiatives both big and small such as the building of the Eumundi Aquatic Centre and providing Christmas hampers and toys for underprivileged children.