Palmwoods, Queensland

Infobox Australian Place | type = suburb
name = Palmwoods
state = qld
city = Sunshine Coast


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propval = $385,500 [ [http://www.domain.com.au/public/SuburbProfile.aspx?mode=research&suburb=Palmwoods&postcode=4555 domain.com.au] , accessed 19 December 2006]
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postcode = 4555
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lga = Sunshine Coast
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dist1 = 100
location1 = Brisbane
near-nw = Hunchy
near-n = West Woombye
near-ne = Woombye
near-e = Chevallum
near-w = Montville
near-se = Ilkley
near-s = Eudlo
near-sw = Landers Shoot

Palmwoods (coord|26|41|S|152|57|E|type:city_region:AU-QLD) is a town in Queensland, Australia, situated near Nambour. The small town was previously named 'Merriman Flats' in 1881 by the Kuskopfs who were part of the first White settlers in the area. It was later renamed Palmwoods after the Piccabeen Palm groves growing in the area. Palmwoods has a small town feel popular among new home buyers.Fact|date=July 2008

It is situated close to popular family tourist attractions such as The Big Pineapple (Near Bankruptcy), Thrill Hill (closed for safety hazards) and Olympia Theme Park (sold off to developers).Palmwoods is located 15 minutes from the beach and the Montville range.

The multimillion dollar renovation of the historical, centrally located pub established in 1902 which recently sold for $11 million has created opportunities for the backpacker industry and the promotion of Palmwoods in the Sunshine Coast region.Fact|date=July 2008

References

External links

* [http://www.suncoast.com.au/Palmwoods/News/ Palmwoods District News]
* [http://www.travelmate.com.au/Places/Places.asp?TownName=Palmwoods_%5C_QLD Palmwoods]