Buderim Mountain is volcanic in origin, covered with rich red soil, some 200 metres above sea level & is only minutes away from the world-class beaches of Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Buderim's European history has rural beginnings with timber-gathering prominent in the mid-1800's, giving way to the farming of sugar cane, bananas, citrus, coffee &, of course, ginger. Buderim Ginger is now a brand name recognized worldwide. The first permanent settlement occurred circa 1860. The Buderim Mountain State School followed in 1875. Buderim’s living history is on display daily from 10am to 4pm at the Pioneer Cottage.

BUDERIM, the name, is from the local aboriginal word for the hairpin honeysuckle, (Badderam) Banksia Spinulosa var. Collina, which grew freely on Buderim's slopes.

Buderim today has a population of 30,000 & growing, reflecting the mountain's high degree of livability & the pleasant lifestyle that it offers to residents & visitors alike.

Remember, when you visit Buderim, chat to the volunteers at the “Old Post Office" Community Information Centre about the special place that Buderim really is.

For more detail & info on Buderim & the region, order your free copy of “The Buderim Guide”, including Street Map, by clicking the Guide link above-left.