Peregian Beach, Queensland

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Peregian Beach
Sunshine CoastQueensland

Established: 1960[1]
Postcode: 4573
Property Value: AUD $578,250[2]
Location: 124 km (77 mi) from Brisbane
LGA: Noosa
State District: Noosa
Federal Division: Wide Bay
Suburbs around Peregian Beach:
(Lake Weyba) Noosaville Marcus Beach Pacific Ocean
Weyba Downs Peregian Beach Pacific Ocean
Peregian Springs Coolum Beach Pacific Ocean

Peregian Beach (26°28′S, 153°05′E) is a small seaside town on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, in the Noosa Shire. "Peregian" is an Aboriginal word for emu.[1][3] The population is about 2200 and is a popular surfing location. The Wahoo Seafood Cafe in Peregian Beach is locally famous for its deep-fried Mars Bar[citation needed].

There is a village style shopping precinct and a Surf Club, Bowls Club, and recently built Hotel. The local skate park is popular amongst skaters in the region, but can be prone to short periods of flash flooding in the wet season.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Noosa Shire Historical Cultural Heritage - Marcus & Peregian Beach, July 2002 19 December 2006
  2. ^ domain.com.au, accessed 19 December 2006
  3. ^ South East Queensland - Place Names 19 December 2006