Joe’s Waterhole in the main street of Eumundi is within easy walking distance of Gridley Homestead. This local pub has an amazing line up of international acts as well as the best of original Australian talent. You can visit their website to see what live music is coming to Eumundi in 2010.

Thinking of a unique gift idea? Why not buy your loved ones a gift voucher for accommodation at Gridley Homestead. Our vouchers are personalised and valid for one year from date of purchase. To organise a voucher please call Sandy or Damien on (07) 54427197.

Discover the flavoursome taste of fresh fruit and vegetables, just harvested, much of it organically grown bought directly from the grower. Enjoy the wonderful assortment of condiments in the way of exquisite fruity jams, savoury pestos and pickles, olives, tapenades, luscious olive oils, handmade meze and antipasto selections.

Noosa Farmers Market is held at the Aussie Rules Football ground on

Weyba Road Noosaville every Sunday morning.

Experience the variety of artisan cheeses that are sold by the cheese makers themselves alongside freshly baked home-style sour dough and wholegrain breads. To add to it all are gorgeous cut flowers and plants, local musicians, freshly brewed coffee, juices or a wheatgrass shot as well as a selection of savoury and sweet snacks and meals to complete an entertaining morning market experience.



The famous Spirit House, where Damien was head chef, is just down the road at Yandina. It’s famous for an amazing tropical garden, film-set ambience and award-winning Asian influenced food.

They also have an incredibly popular cooking school with classes running every day and Friday and Saturday nights.

You can read more about this special place on the Spirit House website.

And here’s a map from Gridley to Spirit House.



The Eumundi markets are one of the most famous markets in Australia. With hundreds of stalls selling everything from fashion, photography and food you can spend hours browsing some of the most interesting arts and crafts in the country.

The famous markets take place every Wednesday and Saturday with a minor market held on Sunday.

Throughout January there is also a Thursday night market with great food, entertainment and a variety of stalls.

Just a short walk from Gridley house we offer mid-week market packages, with guests checking in Tuesday night to do the markets on Wednesday morning. Other guests arrive Wednesday morning and store their luggage with us, wander down to the markets and check-in that afternoon staying Wednesday night. See our booking page for details.