Noosa Queensland,
If You Haven’t Been There
You Haven’t Been Anywhere!

I have enjoyed many different types of holidays at Noosa Queensland at different times in my life.

Including, staying on the River in a self contained apartment with our boat moored out the front; staying on Hastings Street in the luxurious Sheraton Noosa, camping on the Noosa River, bush camping in the Cooloola National Park and staying in a quaint beach house in the relaxed township of Teewah.

Browse ALL Noosa Queensland accommodation options.

This is what you need to know to ‘whet your appetite’.

• Noosa Queensland consists of Noosa Heads, Noosaville, Noosa Sound and Noosa North Shore

Noosa Heads

• A beautiful white sand surf beach
• The famous Hastings Street where you can shop to your hearts content
• More cafes, top class restaurants and ice cream palours than you could possibly discover in one visit – believe me I have tried
• Nightclubs – don’t ask me to give advice on these! I am far too old! A few years ago maybe!
• Access to Noosa National Park from Hastings Street. Tracks to suit all fitness levels also wheelchair and stroller access to Dolphin Point. A great place to see the picturesque coastline and enjoy some of the local wildlife, you may be lucky enough to spot some koalas and/or dolphins frolicking in the beautiful blue ocean
• You can walk all the way to Alexandria Bay – an unofficial nudist beach if you are so inclined!
• Further information about Noosa National Park

• Sandy beaches with calm water on the banks of the Noosa River
• Perfect for families
• Sailing, boating and fishing galore
• Some of the best kayaking on the Sunshine Coast
• Good public boat ramps along the river

Noosa North Shore

• Time to get your 4x4 off the bitumen and explore the spectacular white sand beaches that Cooloola (Great Sandy National Park) has to offer
• Head across the river on the Noosa North Shore Car Ferry at the river end of Moorindil Street, Tewantin. Ferries depart every six minutes and costs start from $ 6 only
• Sixty km of beach driving up to Double Island Point, stop on the way to take a look at the Red Canyon and Coloured Sands
• Another popular photo opportunity on your run up the beach used to be the wreck of the Cherry Venture however it was removed in 2007 for public safety
• Suitable for a day trip or take your camping gear for some of the best Noosa Queensland has to offer. Public campgrounds at Freshwater and Beach camping also permitted. You will need a camping permit before camping overnight
• If camping is too much effort, beach houses to suit all budgets are also available at Teewah
• Make sure that you are well prepared for beach driving, it is very important to check tide times before driving on the beach – travel at low tide or within two hours either side, lower your tyre pressures and take equipment to retrieve your vehicle if bogged. Hints for Beach Driving
• Further information about Cooloola (Great Sandy National Park)

• Resting and relaxing
• World class dining
• The huge range of fabulous accommodation options, ranging from budget to pure luxury!
• The ultimate people watching on Hastings Street. Aromas even have their tables and chairs on the footpath facing outwards like in Europe. Treat yourself they make a great breakfast
• Having an ice cream overlooking the beach at Noosa Heads
• Indulging in a spa bath with a glass of bubbles at the Sheraton Noosa
• The striking natural scenic beauty of Noosa National Park
• Having a steak at the Reef Hotel. Located at the top of hill before you head down the hill to Hastings Street
• Boating on the Noosa River – motoring around the canals and looking at all the magnificent waterfront houses. Enjoy a day cruise or watch the sun go down from the water. Talk to Amanda at Noosa River and Canal Cruises, her guests have been lucky enough to see Koalas sometimes on their cruises. If you have more time and observe water depths, you can discover all that the Upper Noosa River and Lake Weyba has to offer. Including one of my other favourite places Lake Cootharaba, Boreen Point
• Camping on the Noosa River at the Noosa River Caravan Park. One of the most scenic public camping spots I have been lucky enough to camp in


• A good value and yummy meal at Noosa Yacht Club
• 4 x 4 driving up the beach to Double Island Point and bush camping

There is a wide range of Noosa Holiday Accommodation available to suit all budgets. Camping, backpackers, apartments right on the beach, Holiday Houses and 5 star Hotels.

So have I convinced you?
A trip to Noosa, Queensland is well worth it.

Discover another one of my favourite places, Lake Cootharaba, Boreen Point.

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