Jack Parkyn with holiday makers, Boreen Point, late 1920s

Together with the Massoud family the Parkyn family played a key role in starting serious tourism on the Noosa River. Jack Parkyn (standing in foreground, right) and his two sons Howard and Cloudesley ran regular boat excursions in 'Miss Tewantin' and 'Jannett' right through the lake system to a variety of spots including Boreen Point, Rest Down and Teewah.