About Noosa & Sunshine Coast
If it’s adventure and fun you’re seeking in a beautiful, laidback atmosphere and surrounded by nature, make sure you spend time in Noosa & The Sunshine Coast. Blessed with sun drenched beaches, lush green hinterland and a year-round warm and sunny climate, Noosa and the Sunshine Coast are the perfect destinations to discover, study or work while exploring some of Australia’s most spectacular landscapes.
With national parks, beautiful beaches, lakes, river and hinterland, Noosa & The Sunshine Coast is a perfect playground for heart-pumping activities – try surfing, kite SURFING, kayaking, diving, horse riding, jet-skiing, abseiling, skydiving, hiking, sailing, mountain biking, wakeboarding and much more. Right at our doorstep are World Heritage listed Fraser Island and the Noosa Everglades, The Hinterland and when it’s time to party there’s plenty of night-life with eating, drinking and live music. Noosa & The Sunshine Coast is a backpackers haven with clean, funky, well-priced backpacker resorts and hostels.
THINGS TO DO IN NOOSA & THE SUNSHINE COAST
Eat, Drink and Party
Noosa has a great range of restaurants, bars and clubs for you to enjoy. Whether you are on a tight budget or feel like spoiling yourself Noosa is the place to be. There’s a world of cuisine on offer at chic restaurants, waterfont cafes and bars, country pubs, great priced clubs and funky eateries – or take a BYO cruise on the beautiful Noosa River while trying some of the best local seafood as the sun sets. There is something different to do around town every night with music and entertainment for all tastes – from jam sessions to music festivals, great DJs to Australian and international performers, theatre, film and dance.
Adventure
Noosa is an adventure playground with lots of activities for everyone, including:
- Surfing
- Horse riding
- Scuba diving
- Climbing and abseiling
- Cycling
- Bush walking
- Sky diving
- Fraser Island
- Kayaking or canoeing
- Kite surfing
- Fishing and boat hire
- Stand up paddle boarding (SUP)
- Jet skiing and so much more!
Its an adventure playground for nature lovers and adrenaline junkies alike and with so much to do you’ll be sure to be planning you next visit just as soon as you leave 🙂
Markets & Shopping
Markets are a great way to get to know the local people and to get a taste of the local culture. Luckily for you the Noosa area offers a variety of markets and shopping possibilities. Go to the larger shopping malls for your budget shopping or go window-shopping on Hastings Street. Visit on of the markets to stock up on your fresh produce, arts and crafts, clothing and jewellery. Every Wednesday and Saturday morning Eumundi Markets is the place to go for a stroll and taste the world’s best ginger beer, or soak in the beach side atmosphere at the Peregian Originals and relax while listening to live music.
Nature
Being on the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve list, Noosa is famous for its beautiful surroundings, making it a must see on your way through the Sunshine Coast. Cycle or take a walk through the National Park and spot a koala. Stroll up and down its beaches and watch the whales and dolphins on the horizon enjoying the sunrise from one of the many lookouts. Noosa is also a great place to jump on a Fraser Island tour as you get the bonus of travelling through the Cooloola National Park on your way to the World Heritage listed island where you can see dingoes in their natural habitat as well as the world most pristine freshwater lakes – Noosa has it all.
WHERE TO STAY & PLAY
GETTING AROUND
LOCATION MAP
NOOSA & THE SUNSHINE COAST