The riverfront village of Noosaville hums all day from sunrise coffees at waterfront espresso windows to sunset cocktails – where award-winning restaurants, health-food havens, cycle-friendly cafes, ice-cream parlours and buzzing bars line the Noosa River and nearby streets. Pull up along the foreshore for a lazy waterfront picnic or barbecue and grab all you need from a local market or delicatessen.

In the main strip of Gympie Terrace and nearby Thomas Street and Mary Street, restaurants serve up contemporary Australian fare using fresh, seasonal produce sourced from Noosa’s own pristine waters and fertile hinterland, and tastes from around the world including Italian, Greek, Brazilian, Spanish and Asian.

Venture a little further into the Noosa Industrial Estate where Noosa’s craft breweries offer tasty brews and bites, and you’ll uncover serious coffee haunts, a gin distillery and an organic market.