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    MY TOWN CANUNGRA

    May 21, 2020 4 minutes
    WORDS CLAIRE MACTAGGART

    WHILE CANUNGRA, LOCATED in south-east Queensland, is only 32 kilometres west of the Gold Coast, it feels like a world away. Tucked in the lush foothills of the World Heritage-listed Lamington National Park, the village of about 1200 people is known for its natural beauty. Given its proximity to Brisbane and the coast, tourists, hikers and daytrippers mingle here each weekend, exploring the town’s cafés and boutiques, often en route to the surrounding national parks of the Scenic Rim.

    After falling in love with Lamington National Park, Nikki Hobbs, 34, moved to Canungra with her husband Luke five-and-a-half years ago. They were introduced to the area by Nikki’s stepfather Dave who is a paramedic in town and the couple now operate their award-winning business Hobbs Building & Interiors, from

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