Coolum Beach, Queensland

Coolum Beach is a coastal town on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia.

Geography

Coolum Beach is one of seven urban centers in the region Sunshine Coast. The nearest large city Brisbane is 119 km away. The sandy beach, which includes the city, bears the same name. Close to Coolum Beach is the Mount Coolum National Park, the center of which is Mount Coolum. The mountain is visible from almost all of Coolum Beach. In the West, the place is surrounded by a hilly landscape, while to the east lies the Pacific Ocean.

History

The name derives from the word Coolum Kulum or gulum from a local Aboriginesprache, which with it blank ' or without peak ' compiling. This can be attributed to the fact that Mount Coolum has no top.

The first Europeans arrived in the 19th century Coolum Beach. They planted sugar cane plantations, which should make for economic success later. Early 20th century, European settlers began to settle permanently. They created opportunities Coolum Beach to connect with other cities. So a tram was opened, which was expanded in the 1920s, and in addition a boat was built. These logistical measures promoted the success of the sugar cane cultivation, gave the city 's financial stability. From the 1960s, the sugar cane cultivation was replaced by tourism as the main source of income.

Tourism

Tourism in Coolum Beach began in the 1960s, when workers settled in Brisbane and first cottages built. Today, the beach is one of the most popular of the Sunshine Coast and the surfers is suitable. So there is a local 's Surf Club on the southern end of the beach promenade and a surf school.

Others

Internationally known Coolum Beach is by events that took place in the region. In 2002, the Heads of State of Commonwealth members for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting came to Coolum Beach. From 2002 to 2012 the city was the venue of the Australian PGA Championship, a major tournament in Australian golf calendar. Julian Wilson, one of the best surfers in the world, was born in Coolum Beach and raised.

Suburbs of Coolum Beach

  • Peregian Springs
  • Peregian Beach
  • Yandina Creek
  • Marcoola
  • Yaroomba
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