The resource
rich Sunshine Coast area was
home to the Gubbi Gubbi
people who used the trees for
the canoes, plants for food
and fibre and the marine animals
for food, sewing and ornaments.
In the 1860's cattle leases
were given and a timber mill
started. Much land was cleared.
In 1915 dairies, sugarcane and
banana plantations were established
and a major agricultural industry
established.
In more recent times the Sunshine
Coast has developed as a major
tourism destination and home
to families moving to this beautiful
area from other parts of Australia
and the world. |
