Getting around Noosa
Noosa is a well laid out, relatively level town with a variety of transport options for getting around the area. It is also a community that embraces alternative transport choices and encourages travel behaviour change.
The Sunshine Coast Regional Council has developed a TravelSmart program to encourage locals and visitors alike to change their approach to travel when in Noosa. For information on all of the TravelSmart ways to get around Noosa, click here to visit the TravelSmart website.
Local buses
Buses wind their way along Noosa’s main thoroughfares and to railway stations, beaches and attractions including Eumundi markets. Look out for bright blue buses that stop at the well-marked stops when hailed. Pick up a brochure or find out about timetables at www.translink.com.auTaxi
Taxi ranks are located in all major shopping precincts or taxis can be called on 131 008.
Transport for hire
Various scooter, motorcycle and car companies operate in Noosa. Licensed drivers can choose from environmentally friendly scooters to zip around the town streets, or embark on a day trip or multi-day journey in small, medium or family-sized cars and four wheel drives.
Aircraft and helicopters can also be chartered for a bird’s eye view of Noosa and the surrounding regions or if you prefer travelling by water, why not hire a canoe, kayak, catamaran, party pontoon or motorised boat and see the Noosa River and Laguna Bay at your own pace.
Ferry
Listen for the sounding of the whistle that announces the Noosa Ferry is on the move. The Noosa Ferry makes regular trips along the river from Noosa Marina at Tewantin to the Sheraton Jetty at Hastings Street. Passengers can hop on and off, listen to expert commentary and take in the scenery, other river craft, jetties, and magnificent riverside homes along the way.
Two wheels
Noosa has an extensive network of bike tracks, including an increasing number of green bicycle lanes designed to keep cyclists safe. Bring or hire a bike and see the sights on two wheels – the terrain is mostly flat and you will avoid parking hassles, save the environment and avoid peak hour traffic. Choose from tandems, road bikes, bikes for kids, bikes with baby seats and more.
Free holiday shuttle bus
Getting around Noosa during holiday season is easy and free. During the Christmas and Easter holiday breaks, the free shuttle bus service stops at local attractions, beaches, shopping and eating precincts and conveys passengers to nearby villages. Call in at one of the Noosa Visitor Information Centres or ask your accommodation manager for information about the bus route and timetable.Walking
Noosa has an abundance of relatively level beach and riverside boardwalks and pathways so why not don some comfortable shoes and spend time taking in the sights. Noosa's stunning luxury homes and breathtaking natural surrounds are best experienced on foot.
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