noosa attractions

Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Australia – the names conjure up luxurious living, frothy waves rolling in from an aqua sea, lazy sun-baked beaches and lush expanses of rainforests and hinterland. That pretty well describes Noosa, Queensland.

But there is so much more to Noosa. With such great Sunshine Coast weather, it’s no wonder there is such a vibrant calendar of events in Noosa - the Noosa Triathlon, Noosa Half Marathon, Noosa May Fiesta and Noosa Jazz Festival, to name just a few.

As much as anything it’s Hastings Street and the Noosa restaurants that have put Noosa on the map. Each venue seeks to outdo the others creating a fun and flavoursome mecca for food buffs. The wide variety of fresh and locally sourced produce adds to the richness and flavour of the menus.

Scattered amongst the casual outdoor eateries and fine dining restaurants on Hastings Street, the Noosa shopping experience is exquisite and addictive, the variety expansive and the quality the highest. For many, shopping is one of the great Noosa attractions.

For others it’s the natural, unspoilt grandeur of the stark rocky coastline and verdant rainforests of Noosa Heads National Park.

Noosa accommodation is more diverse than any other part of the Sunshine Coast. Visitors can camp in several of the national parks around Noosa, Australia, or enjoy 5-star luxurious beachfront suites, shack up at a first-rate backpacker hostel or nestle down in a cosy B&B, play with the kids in one of the self-contained spacious Noosa apartments or go natural in a hinterland cabin.

The Shopping...

When staying in Noosa, Sunshine Coast, all the essential shopping is well catered for with a selection of Noosa shops, including supermarkets, chemists, bakeries and specialty shops, located within easy distance at Noosa Junction, Noosaville and Tewantin. Most banks are located at Noosa Junction and Tewantin.

As for the essentials, local business, YShop, provides a ‘home’ delivery shopping service so holidaymakers can spend more time having fun in the sun. YShop can also stock self-contained units ready for arrival.

Noosa shopping is definitely part of the holiday fun and Noosa provides some of the best Sunshine Coast shopping. Hastings Street runs along the length of Noosa Main Beach, is definitely the hub of Noosa and offers a dazzling array of high quality fashion, art, jewellery, boutique home wares, craft and souvenirs interspersed between street front cafés and eateries and fine dining restaurants.

The tropical Sunshine Coast colours, beachside ambiance and buzz of Hastings Street invites holidaymakers back time and again, particularly for the shopping.

Noosa Harbour is located along the Noosa River and near the marina. With a range of restaurants and bars in a laid-back relaxed location, browsing the specialty shops is an ideal way to spend a relaxing afternoon.

For an added bit of fun catch the Noosa Ferry around and visit the Sunday morning markets. Drive into the mountains behind Noosa to browse the exquisite art, craft and antique shops in Montville and Maleny or pop across to the Eumundi Markets spread beneath expansive fig trees and graced with historical buildings.