Noosa Heads Travel Guide

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Pro

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 Good beaches, lots of sunshine, good hinterland 


Con

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 Very busy on weekends and holiday times 


In a nutshell

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 Great spot for watersports and general tourism 

 

Explore Noosa Heads

Things to Do  

Meet the Koalas in the National Park

Meet the Koalas in the National Park, Noosa Heads

 al2401 Says:  "Noosa National Park features spectacular coastal scenery and provides an important refuge for native wildlife including the koala, glossy black cockatoo, ground parrot and wallum froglet."This is how the Department of Environment and Resource Management of the Queensland... 

LAKE MACDONALD

LAKE MACDONALD, Noosa Heads

 balhannah Says:  Lake MacDonald is Noosa's water supply, and because of this, only non powered Boats are allowed on the water. We saw lots of Canoeist's, I imagine it would be quite good fun exploring this big lake.If you read the Notice board by the Boat Ramp, you will see that there is a... 

Noosa National Park

Noosa National Park, Noosa Heads

 stevemt Says:  This is a Queensland Government National park that is open to the public.Noosa National Park features spectacular coastal scenery and provides an important refuge for native wildlife including the koala, glossy black cockatoo, ground parrot and wallum froglet, along with... 

Big Pineapple

Big Pineapple, Noosa Heads

 aukahkay Says:  The Big Pineapple located north of Brisbane on the Sunshine Coast is a tropical fruit plantation with acres of pineapple and other tropical fruits. The highlight of the Big Pineapple is a ride on the Sugar Cane Train which takes you through the pineapple plantation and the... 

Noosa National Park

Noosa National Park, Noosa Heads

 SmilingTraveller Says:  For the energetic and not so energetic, you simply must visit this national park. There are a network of peaceful walking tracks suitable for all levels of fitness. Pack a picnic lunch and your swimsuit, pick your track from the track signs posted by the entrance at the... 

Noosa

Noosa, Noosa Heads

 AussieKitten Says:  Noosa, Noosa Heads, Noosa Waters (on the Sunshine Coast)Town set within lush tropical vegetation and along the Pacific Ocean.Take the walk through the National Park to reach less crowded beaches, stroll through the main street where top boutiques and eating establishments... 

Sunshine by name...

Sunshine by name..., Noosa Heads

 iandsmith Says:  ...and sunshine by nature, that's what this beach at the southern side of Noosa is all about.It's a nice place to go for a stroll and has access to the walks that take you around to Noosa.We spent a couple of nights there with my family. 

FEED THE INDO PACIFIC HUMPBACK DOLPHIN'S

FEED THE INDO PACIFIC HUMPBACK DOLPHIN'S, Noosa Heads

 balhannah Says:  Right in Tin Can Bay, Queensland, you can feed the Indo Pacific Humpback Dolphins. When we were there last, it was free, but now it has changed. At least it is free to watch!Remember to wear shorts or trousers that can be rolled up as you need to get in the water.Feeding... 

MARY VALLEY RATTLER - GYMPIE

MARY  VALLEY  RATTLER - GYMPIE, Noosa Heads

 balhannah Says:  This is the name of the STEAM TRAIN, that runs on heritage tours every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.Tours depart from the Gympie Railway Station. Starting from Gympie, you pass through the town, to Monkland, across the Mary river into the scenic Mary river... 

Hotels  

Sheraton Noosa Resort and Spa

 1 Review and 489 Opinions  Like Paradise 

Hotel Laguna

 1 Review and 80 Opinions  Hotel Laguna is at the Noosa Woods end of Hastings St. It is great value for money for the location... 

Restaurants  

Bistro C: Lunch on Noosa Beach Front

Bistro C: Lunch on Noosa Beach Front, Noosa Heads

 pedroswift Says:  Lunch on Noosa Beach FrontRecently enjoyed lunch at this fabulously located establishment on the beach front off Hastings Street Noosa.The restaurant offers a number of menus tied into your time of arrival: breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacking, dinner at night.We occupied a... 

Season: Beach Front Dining

Season: Beach Front Dining, Noosa Heads

 pedroswift Says:  Noosa is all about the beach and a feature of the place is the beach front restaurants. Season is one of them.We had lunch there recently on a fine warm winter's day. Our table was just a few metres from the board walk between the beach and the restaurant.The Lunch menu... 

Transportation  

The cheapest bus from Brisbane - Suncoast Pacific

The cheapest bus from Brisbane - Suncoast Pacific, Noosa Heads

 backpackerbaby Says:  Suncoast Pacific offers the cheapest fare between Brisbane and Sunshine Coast. You can get a return ticket for AUD18. Internet booking is available. There were less than 10 people on the coach to Noosa Heads and 20 on the way back. It's a comfy ride. 

Getting to Noosa

Getting to Noosa, Noosa Heads

 Joseph69 Says:  Getting to Noosa from around Australia is quite easy.From Brisbane, it's a 2 hour drive north approximately.From Sydney/Melbourne/Adelaide/etc, it's easier to fly into Maroochydore Airport. From there, it's about an hour north. You may either hire a car, go by taxi or get a... 

Shopping  

Nissarana Galleries: Fine Art to Inspire

Nissarana Galleries: Fine Art to Inspire, Noosa Heads

 wise23girl Says:  A must when you holiday in Noosa, Queensland, Australia is a visit to Nissarana.'Nissarana' nestled away in the tourist Mecca of Hasting Street is the signature gallery of the master photographer Philip AyresYou will find exquisite landscapes of Australia seen in this... 

Noosa Civic: Noosa's First Mini Mall

Noosa Civic: Noosa's First Mini Mall, Noosa Heads

 Emphatic Says:  Noosa Civic was opened in late 2006 and it is host to an array of shops.Built with plenty of space in mind, you can park easily (although navigating to an exit is difficult), and if you're lucky you can get a park under some shade.Featured shops are: Big W (Department... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Many small round-a-bouts.

Many small round-a-bouts., Noosa Heads

 wise23girl Says:  One of the tricks of arriving safely in Noosa Heads is to negotiate the round-a-bouts. For sure they are not a problem for the locals but coming in from the Bruce Highway close to Eumundi we encountered quite a few....and there is more than one way to go. You might come in... 

Walking Alone - NOOSA NATIONAL PARK

Walking Alone - NOOSA NATIONAL PARK, Noosa Heads

 balhannah Says:  Noosa National Park is a lovely area for walking some easy to moderate tracks, that wind their way along the coast, through rainforest and open woodlands. There are longer tracks that head out through open forest and heath where you will see wildflowers when in season.What... 

Off The Beaten Path  

The Glass House Mountains

The Glass House Mountains, Noosa Heads

 SmilingTraveller Says:  While not really off the beaten path, as you will see them on-route from Brisbane to Noosa along the Bruce Highway, not everyone stops to take in the beauty of them.The Glasshouse Mountains are a series of steep-sided plugs formed from hardened lava dominating the Sunshine... 

The Big Pineapple

The Big Pineapple, Noosa Heads

 Joseph69 Says:  The Big Pineapple is located on Nambour Connection Road, Woombye. It's probably best to hire a car (or drive your own) to check it out, unless this is included in a tour.There are also sugar-cane train rides. There is also a restaurant available there to enjoy a meal and/or... 

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Lots to see close to Noosa Heads

Lots to see close to Noosa Heads, Noosa Heads

 wise23girl Says:  So when you are staying in the Noosa area what do you do?....where are the main attractions?Well for goodness sake you look around the area where you are.....Forget about Australia Zoo....forget about Montville....The Big Pineapple (only just starting to wake up again!) save... 

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