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Just off the Sunshine Coast near Marcoola is Mudjimba Island, also known to the locals as ‘Old Woman Island’.
There are two Aboriginal dreamtime stories about Mudjimba Island.
The name Mudjimba refers to an Aboriginal legend in which a woman became stranded on the island, where she lived into old age.
The other story is about the creation of Mudjimba Island. There were two men: Coolum and Ninderry, who fought over a woman called Maroochy. Ninderry knocked Coolum’s head off and it landed in the sea to become Mudjimba Island.
Modern history tells of Mudjimba Island once being owned by actor Sean Connery. He was married to Australian actress Diane Cilento in the 1960s and early 1970s. They were said to have spent time on Mudjimba Island during their marriage.
Most activities enjoyed here include scuba diving and snorkelling where you can view the coral gardens just off Mudjimba Island which start at 2 metres depth. Also when conditions are right, the surfing community visits the ‘old woman’ as its classed as one of the best reef breaks in Australia.
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