Boreen Point, Queensland
| Boreen Point Noosa, Queensland | |||||||||||||
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Main Beach, Boreen Point (Note dark Tannin discolouration of the water) | |||||||||||||
| Population | 280 (2006 census)[1] | ||||||||||||
| • Density | 700/km2 (1,810/sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4565 | ||||||||||||
| Area | 0.4 km2 (0.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Location | 26 km (16 mi) NW of Noosa Heads | ||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Shire of Noosa | ||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Noosa | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Wide Bay | ||||||||||||
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Coordinates: 26°17′06″S 152°59′35″E / 26.285°S 152.993°E
Boreen Point is a small town north of Tewantin on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. It is within the local government area of Shire of Noosa (between 2008 and 2013 it was within Sunshine Coast Region).
History
The name comes from an Aboriginal word from the tribes around Moreton Bay which refers to the pathway that led between two bora rings.[2]
Boreen Point is home to the Apollonian Hotel, a historic inn that was moved from Gympie, Queensland and rebuilt in Boreen Point.
Geography
One of Boreen Point's major attractions is Lake Cootharaba, a very large, shallow lake that is recognised nationally for its fantastic weather for sailing and windsurfing. The lake leads from the Noosa River and also up to national parks.
References
- ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Boreen Point (Noosa Shire) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 19 March 2008.
- ↑ South East Queensland - Place Names 16 December 2006