Time travel with a local hinterland twist
You’re invited to journey through time on the Sunshine Coast’s newest heritage trail and experience this hinterland gem’s unique character and deep historical roots.
Sunshine Coast Council has unveiled a remarkable new chapter in Landsborough’s story with the launch of the Landsborough Heritage Walk – a self-guided trail that brings local history to life through storytelling, public art and digital experiences.
The Landsborough Heritage Walk lays at the heart of the revitalised Cribb Street streetscape, delivered in partnership with the Landsborough community last year.
The streetscape project honours Landsborough’s layered history, from its significance as a First Nations meeting place to its role in the birth of local government on the Sunshine Coast and its legacy as a thriving timber town.
Sunshine Coast Division 1 Councillor Jenny Broderick (right) with Diana Michael on the Landsborough Heritage Walk.
Step into the past (no passport needed)
Sunshine Coast Council Division 1 Councillor Jenny Broderick said the walk offered a meaningful way to connect with the past.
“It’s more than just a walk – it’s a way to hear the stories that shaped this town,” Cr Broderick said.
“Scan QR codes along the trail to unlock audio stories and reflections, from traditional cultural practices to tales of the Landsborough Pub being rolled into place by bullock wagon.
“It’s a tribute to the people who shaped this town and a gift to future generations.”
The walk features interpretive signage, custom-designed street furniture and art elements that reflect the area’s heritage.
Visitors can explore at their own pace and discover personal recollections shared by locals.
Sunshine Coast Division 1 Councillor Jenny Broderick (left) with Diana Michaels scanning a QR code on the Landsborough Heritage Walk.
A community-led vision
Local resident Diana Michael, who supported the project alongside Council and the Landsborough Museum, said history connects the past to the present and then to the future.
“We can learn so much through knowing the history of a place and by listening to people's stories,” Ms Michael said.
“This deepens our connection to place and also gives visitors a reason to come, see and learn.
“Landsborough is the Sunshine Coast's Historic Town and it’s why I became involved in the 2019 Landsborough Placemaking, working on the Cribb Street Heritage Walk and interviewing long term locals for the Stories of Landsborough.
“I gained so much personal insight, appreciation and enjoyment from the experience and I’m so happy to see this all come to fruition.”
Step into the story of Landsborough – it’s free!
“As the Sunshine Coast continues to grow, projects like the Cribb Street streetscape and Landsborough Heritage Walk ensure that the stories of our smaller towns are preserved and celebrated,” Cr Broderick said.
“They help connect us to our roots and remind us of the strength and character of our community.”
The Landsborough Heritage Walk is free and now open to explore.
Bring your phone, your curiosity and your sense of wonder – and step into the story of Landsborough!
You can explore even more local stories at the Landsborough Museum as part of the trail.
For more information on the Landsborough Heritage Walk visit Council’s Landsborough Heritage Walk website.
The Heritage Walk is supported by the Sunshine Coast Arts and Heritage Levy. The Levy is charged to every rateable property and used to document, research, conserve, protect, promote and provide access to those tangible and intangible items, places, facilities and events that define the stories, history and values of the people, communities and culture of the Sunshine Coast.
