Noosa

Introducing Noosa

And then there was Noosa… Like many visitors, you may fall hard for this little beach resort scattered around the crystalline waters of Noosa Sound. It delivers fine surf, fine sun, fine food and comfortable beds. Although a surf atmosphere predominates – there are breaks for all levels, from the beginner waves at Noosa Spit meant for big foam boards to the harsher reality of the brutal beach dump at Sunshine Beach – Noosa also has a snooty side. Trendy Hastings St could be the main shopping district in Cannes, with its Mediterranean ambience, leafy pavement cafés and shops offering a blend of surfer chic and haute couture.

Experience Noosa’s grungier side by exploring Noosa Junction and Sunshine Beach. Both are refreshingly down to earth and filled with vintage shops (where you can sometimes find designer duds for just dollars); cafés selling cheap brekkies, thick, healthy smoothies and freshly squeezed juices; secondhand bookshops; and surf shops where you can find a bargain on used board.

The area north of Noosa River is preserved as the Cooloola Section of the Great Sandy National Park, a haven for 4WD driving, hiking and kayaking.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009