The name "Coolum" has always held a fascination. The name was derived from the local Aboriginal word "gulum" or "kulum", meaning "blunt" or "headless", referring to the shape of Mount Coolum which has no peak. According to Aboriginal legend, Ninderry knocked off Coolum's head and it fell into the ocean and is now Mudjimba Island.
Even though Mount Coolum is "headless", it is an impressive and imposing landmark in the area. It is a 681 metre volcanic plug rising from the coastal plain and part of its base projects into the ocean to form Point Arkwright.
Coolum district was the traditional land of the 'Inabara' or 'Yinneburra' clan of the Undanbi tribe of Aboriginal people, which was in turn part of the larger group known as the Kabi Kabi (or Gubbi Gubbi). The clan diminished in numbers after the arrival of Europeans, and it is probable that the remaining members were moved to Aboriginal settlements such as Cherbourg during the early 1900s.
The first Europeans to pass through Coolum were castaways in 1823, followed by shipwrecked sailors. Grainger Ward made the first land selection in Coolum in 1871 - a pastoral lease of 255 hectares, where he ran upwards of 300 head of cattle. In 1881, Mark Blasdall selected a pastoral lease of 252 hectares. He also planted the first sugarcane in Coolum, cut timber and built two huts and a sawmill as well as clearing Coolum Creek of obstacles to enable steamships to enter to load timber and deliver supplies.
In 1882, steamships such as the "Tadorna Radjah" and 'Gneering" from Brisbane began to regularly travel as far as Coolum Creek and Dunethin Rock.
In 1883, the first Coolum land was freeholded. In 1884, Blasdall was declared insolvent and his land freeholded.
In 1905, William Perry-Keene obtained Portion 169 and moved to Coolum. Although others had lived in Coolum previously, Perry-Keene can legitimately be seen as the first permanent settler in so much as he moved his entire family and possessions to his property and was not an absentee landlord. His home which he called "Green Hills" was situated at the corner of Beach Road, Daytona and Key West Avenues.
Between1906-1912, a number of people settled permanently in Coolum, and by 1912, there appears to have been about 8-10 families living in various parts of the district.
In 1909, Coulson established the mailboat service on the Maroochy River, which provided the first regular connection between Coolum and the railhead at Yandina. In 1911, a horse-drawn tramline and punt loading facilities were built at Coolum Creek. The punt carried cane to the tram at Dunethin Rock for transport to Nambour.
Access was a problem, but between 1922-1925 construction of the first genuinely trafficable road to Coolum was undertaken, providing vehicle access from Coolum to Yandina. In 1923, the tramline to Coolum was opened and unscheduled passenger services began.
From 1923-1925, considerable expansion of the sugarcane industry took place in Coolum. With the extension of the tramline from the Maroochy River and the release of good cane-growing land, many new farms were taken up. Cane farming provided the main source of financial stability in the district until the advent of tourism in the 1960s." from The Coolum Beach Website
Join us on the stunning Coastal Link Walk and a peek at Coolum..............
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Turtles abound along the coast and it is always a delight to spot them
swimming and feeding along the shoreline |
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The lovely boardwalk goes from Coolum Surf life saving Club to Point Perry
and offers great views as you stroll along the coastline |
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Looking back towards Coolum Beach and the endless coastal stretch
of magnificent beach leading to Sunshine Beach, Noosa Heads |
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Point Perry and the popular back beach nestled between
Coolum and Point Arkwright |
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Point Perry has historical significance, as well as being a fantastic lookout for views along the coast.
Also a wonderful place for "turtle spotting"! |
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| The views from Point Perry. |
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| Lovely secluded beaches between Point Perry and Point Arkwright |
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| The walks meanders through the National Park at Point Arkwright |
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| What a stunning beach! |
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| Wow! |
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| Looking towards Jubilee Esplanade Park and the Rocky Shores Reserve from the beach |
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| Jelly fish season! Colourful! |
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| The rock pools along the Rocky Shores Reserve |
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| A fascinating area to explore |
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View along the beach from Jubilee Esplanade Park at Point Arkwright.
The perfect place for a picnic! |
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| Magic! |
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Mount Coolum rears its "headless" head, overseeing its domain.
Hard to believe we are standing on part of the volcanoes base here at point Arkwright! |
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| Impressive cliffs and rock platforms |
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| Point Perry as viewed on our return journey |
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One of many of the great lookouts along the coastal walk!
Great viewing and contemplating! |
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| The coastline and flora! |
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| How clear and green is the water! |
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| Heading back into Coolum along the boardwalk. The round trip takes about an hour. |
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| Intriguing streetscape sculptures |
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Watching the transplanting of two Pandanus trees as part of the current streetscaping and beautification
that is happening in picturesque Coolum.
The Pandanus are prolific on the Sunshine Coast and are a significant part of the coastal vegetation.
Their impressive root system offer interesting
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| This mature Pandanus is probably about 50 years old |
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| The French Patisserie is a must when visiting Coolum |
Put Coolum on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland on your "must visit" list! You won't be disappointed!!
Thanks for sharing all of the beautiful pictures. I can't even imagine seeing those beaches in person. Glad to see you are enjoying all that life has to offer :)
ReplyDeleteNice place. Breathtaking view of the ocean.I've been planning to visit Australia. Thank you for sharing these beautiful pictures. I've been visiting this website as I am considering Coolum Beach accommodation. I like the view of the ocean.
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