Tewantin is a suburb in Noosa, Queensland,
Australia. It was the original settlement in the
Noosa region and is one of its three major
centres today. It is within the local government
area of Shire of Noosa (between 2008 and 2013
it was within Sunshine Coast Region).
Its main street, Poinciana Avenue, leads to the
Tewantin RSL, which holds a strong legacy
towards the Australia's history in war. With an
ANZAC Memorial, Poinciana Avenue has a
historic pub, the Royal Mail. Poinciana Avenue
contains a range of shops, restaurants and a
town square.
Tewantin is the current location for the
Australian Navy Cadet unit of NTS Sheean.
there are multiple RSL and bowls clubs that are
facilitated by the locals and these places are all
dedicated to the world wars.
Tewantin replaced Pomona on 1 December
1985 as the location of the Noosa Shire Council
until 15 March 2008 when the Council was
amalgamated with Maroochy Shire and the City
of Caloundra to create the Sunshine Coast
Regional Council. Tewantin has of 12 April 2013,
de-amalgamated from the Maroochy Shire.