Tammy Watson
How long have you lived in Montville?
I’ve lived in Montville for about five years.
What made you move to Montville?
I was a New South Wales country girl born and bred, and I moved up here to Brisbane and I met my husband there. I then did five years in the city and I just wanted to be back out in nature again and away from the city environment, I wanted to live near the beach or the mountains. When we were driving around looking we found Montville and we live on the mountain and I can see the ocean. The environment here, the air is a bit more cooler, it’s lovely.
What do you love most about living in Montville?
I love that it’s quiet most of the time, I love how natural it is, and the climate. The rainforest vibe up here, the birds are just beautiful.
Is there anything you’d change about Montville?
I think the Sunshine Coast Council needs to take a better approach outside of the actual beach areas, they don’t do anything up here for our maintenance of footpaths. Even in the main street like the trees and everything else very rarely do they come up to clean it up. I’d like them to look into having a septic system put into Montville, there’s one at Maleny, there’s one at Palmwoods, but nothing here. Town sewerage would be amazing.
What’s your favourite spot or hidden gem in Montville?
I love Secrets on the Lake, I got married there, it is one of the most serene places to stay, and to have lunch or something down there. I love Kondalilla Falls, it’s nice to go for a walk or for a cold swim.
What’s something that outsiders may not know about Montville, but should know?
In the town itself if you’re coming to Montville, have a look down the street, walk off the beaten track, there are so many hidden shops down laneways.