Noosa highlights
The best thing about a holiday in Noosa is that there really is so much to do, you will need to come back again and again to make sure you experience everything.
From its stunning natural beauty, brilliant weather, amazing shopping, top restaurants, bars and eateries to the many fantastic outdoor activities and tours - there really is so much to explore and discover in Noosa and its surrounds. Suggested activities include:
| 1.Walk in the Noosa National Park Make sure you bring your walking shoes on any visit to Noosa. The Noosa National Park is at the end of Hastings Street and features spectacular coastal scenery and provides a home for many national animals including koalas and birds. |
2. Day on the beach One of the most difficult decisions on a holiday to Noosa is which beach to lay down your towel and pop up your beach umbrella. With some beaches only accessible by foot and of course beautiful Main Beach, there are endless choices. |
| 3. Shop on Hastings Street Regarded as the style hub of Noosa, this bustling beachside strip is home to an exciting range of fashion labels, unique jewellery, homewares, art & beauty products. It is the perfect destination for shoppers. |
4. Visit Fraser Island Noosa is the perfect base to visit the World Heritage Listed Fraser Island (the largest sand island in the world) with day tours available for pick up and drop off to your hotel. |
| 5. Lookout at Noosa To understand the complexity and beauty of Noosa, a visit to Mt Tinbeerwah Lookout is a must. Offering spectacular 360 degree views of Noosa and the the surrounding hinterland, it's just a short 15-minute drive from Hastings Street, along Noosa-Cooroy Road. |
6. Visit the world-famous Eumundi Markets With an international reputation as Australia's premier art, craft and produce market, and set in the delightful township of Eumundi only 20 minutes outside of Noosa, this is a wonderful way to spend your Wednesday or Saturday morning. |
| 7. Shop like a local and explore the region's markets The Peregian Markets offer an eclectic array of products and local produce on the first and third Sunday of the month. The Noosa Marina Markets every Sunday are a fun mix of art, craft, fashion, homewares and entertainment. Or try the Noosa Farmers Markets every Sunday at the AFL Grounds in Noosaville. |
8. Catch a ferry and discover the delights of the Noosa River Buy an all-day pass and catch the Noosa Ferry between Noosa Marina and Hastings Street. Meander down the beautiful Noosa River, stopping off along the way to discover the delights of Noosa - a perfect way to get to your favourite Noosa restaurant. |
| 9. Dine along Gympie Terrace Gympie Terrace runs along the Noosa River at Noosaville and is a hive of activity during the day and evenings as award-winning restaurants, bars and cafes tempt you for a drink or relaxed meal. The great dining continues around the corner in Thomas Street. |
10. Dine on Hastings Street Hastings Street has an exquisite range of restaurants, bars and cafes offering a choice of dining options. Choose beachfront or on the street, perfect for watching passers-by. |
| 11. Watch the sunset at Noosa River For a spectacular view, set up a picnic along the Noosa River and watch as the sun sets over the Noosa Hinterland. |
12. Hire a boat With several boat hiring facilities along Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, you can spend your day cruising up and down the Noosa River. Some boats have onboard BBQs so bring the sausages for lunch. |
| 13. Hire water equipment There are many amazing water sports and activities you can do on the Noosa River - stand-up paddling, kayaking, jet-skiing etc. Or for something completely out of the ordinary, hire a catamaran in Laguna Bay. |
14. Hire a bike Noosa is the perfect location to discover on bike with a host of bike paths and dedicated cycle lanes on mostly flat areas. |
| 15. Whale watching From August to November, you can see pods of whales frolicking as they make their way up the Queensland coastline and return back to the Antarctic. Get your vantage point and keep an eye out from the shores of Main Beach, the cliffs of Noosa National Park, along the eastern beaches or the boardwalk at Coolum Beach. |
16. Drive to the hinterland Make a day of it and visit the Noosa Hinterland, which is only a short drive from Noosa and is a hidden world of arts, crafts, locally produced foods and incredible natural beauty. Discover the towns of Cooroy, Pomona, Cooran and Kin Kin. |
| 17. Walks There are so many peaceful and scenic walking trails all over Noosa and the surrounding areas including heritage walks and hikes in the hinterland. |
18. Enjoy a barbecue on the Noosa River The foreshore along Gympie Terrace offers a choice of free BBQs which line the park along the river. Bring your picnic and enjoy a day in the sun. |
| 19. Golf Pack the golf clubs on any trip to Noosa and improve your handicap on some of Australia’s best greens with a choice of public and private courses - there is even a Par 3 course which welcomes families. |
20. Surfing With some of the best surfing spots and breaks in Australia, and a National Park as your view from the water, this is truly a sensational place to wax up your board and relax in the waves. |
| 21. Relax in a day spa Noosa offers a multitude of day spas and beauty salons - perhaps just a week of pampering is all you need to feel all the wonders of Noosa! |
22. Enjoy a horse ride on the beach Enjoy a horse ride along the beach or the gentle shallow waters of Lake Weyba. Fun for all ages and the experienced and inexperienced rider. |
| 23. Discover the Everglades
Enjoy a cruise to the Noosa Everglades and discover an ancient system of waterways with clear lakes, dark tannin waters and stunning wildlife surrounds. |
24. Enjoy some old-fashioned hospitality |
| 25. Step back in time; watch a silent movie Discover the world's only continuously run silent movie theatre and enjoy a movie from a bygone era in Pomona. |