Lisa Gower
How long have you lived in Mooloolah for?
We’ve lived in the Mooloolah area for 13 years.
What made you move to Mooloolah?
We originally lived in Caloundra, and my son was in high school at the time. He was mixing with the wrong crowd, hanging in skate parks, so we told him that we are going bush. I haven’t looked back, it made a huge difference.
What do you love about living in Mooloolah?
I love the friendliness, really. Even though you may not know everyone, you still talk with them, help everyone out when you can. It’s good where it is because you can go either way – you can go to Maleny, Caloundra, Brisbane; it’s central.
What’s your favourite spot or hidden gem in Mooloolah?
It would have to be the Ewen Maddock Dam. I love the dam, we take the kayaks down there and go there on Christmas because it doesn’t get packed.
Is there anything that you’d change about Mooloolah?
The more you bring things into a town, the more it spoils it. When we first moved here, it was very quiet and now it’s pretty busy.
What’s something people may not know, but should know about Mooloolah?
We don’t want them knowing anything! It’s the little town that is a bit of a hideaway from the city. We are still in touch with nature and still have common sense out here.
