Sunshine Coast Tourist Information
Sunshine Coast Tourist Information
Far North Coast Area of Queensland's Sunshine Coast
Noosa Heads is one of Australia's premier tourist destinations because it offers not only fine sheltered beaches, rivers, lakes and tranquil rainforest and wallum heathlands, but also a vast choice of accommodation, restaurants, shopping and a great cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Noosa Heads is ideally located with stunning Noosa National Park to the east, excellent views of the Teewah coloured sands and pristine Noosa Main Beach to the north and Noosa Inlet to the west, all easily accessible. Visitors have the choice of spending their time lazing on the beach, sailing, sailboarding, swimming, jogging along the scenic shoreline or fishing in the clean, clear water of the Noosa River. Or they might wish to explore the beauty and experience the extensive wildlife to be found in the forests, heathlands and grasslands of the Noosa National Park. The area really is a nature lover's paradise.
Alternatively, Hastings Street in the heart of Noosa is renowned for its designer boutiques, cosmopolitan sidewalk cafes, vast selection of fine beachfront and lakeside restaurants and atmosphere of relaxed, casual elegance. Noosa heads is also ideal for shoppers looking for a bargain, souvenirs or simply to browse. The Bay Village Shopping Centre and Noosa Fair Shopping Centre offer everything you may need.
Accommodation certainly won't be a problem at Noosa Heads. Offering a vast array ranging from luxury resorts, superb well-appointed apartments and beachfront hotels to economical tourist parks, it's no wonder visitors return year after year to this most popular part of Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
A highlight of any visit to the Noosa and Noosaville area is a tour of the delightful natural wonderland of the Noosa Everglades in the Cooloola National Park which features a boardwalk through the mangroves, a vast array of unique Australian native wildlife and stunning flora. Definately an experience not to be missed! Red Baron Joyflights, also near Noosaville, are a fun way of viewing the breathtaking coastline and hinterland.
Tewantin, to the north of Noosaville, is a small town located on the Noosa River. Boat hire is available and the area also features calm waters and a wealth of fishing opportunities and superb wildlife. Be sure to experience the fun of horse riding and camel rides along the sands across the river from the town.
The small, peaceful town of Boreen Point is located further north of Noosa on the banks of the pristine Lake Cootharaba. The charming coastal township offers a private getaway and boasts a wide variety of unusual wildlife including cormorants and osprey eagles. Offering safe anchorage within the extensive freshwater lake system for the boating and fishing enthusiast, visitors can also enjoy a pleasant bush stroll to a white sandy beach along nearby Teewah Landing. Further inland, Eumundi offers the popular and vibrant Saturday Markets and unusual Thunder Egg Farm where families have the opportunity to fossick for thunder eggs. Whilst in the area, the Butter Factory and Bainbridge Island Pottery are also well worth a visit.
