A VERY MERRY NOOSA CHRISTMAS
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If you’re lucky enough to be spending Christmas in Noosa, or are doing last-minute shopping here, we’ve put together some of our favourite ideas for a very merry Christmas from Noosa.
The best thing about a holiday in Noosa is that there really is so much to do, you will need to come back again and again to make sure you experience everything.
From its stunning natural beauty, brilliant weather, amazing shopping, top restaurants, bars and eateries to the many fantastic outdoor activities and tours - there really is so much to explore and discover in Noosa and its surrounds. Suggested activities include:
Buy an all-day pass and catch the Noosa Ferry between Noosa Marina and Hastings Street. Meander down the beautiful Noosa River, stopping off along the way to discover the delights of Noosa - a perfect way to get to your favourite Noosa restaurant.
One of the most difficult decisions on a holiday to Noosa is which beach to lay down your towel and pop up your beach umbrella. With some beaches only accessible by foot and of course beautiful Main Beach, there are endless choices. See our Beaches page here.
Gympie Terrace runs along the Noosa River at Noosaville and is a hive of activity during the day and evenings as award-winning restaurants,bars and cafes tempt you for a drink or relaxed meal. The great dining continues around the corner in Thomas Street.
Hastings Street has an exquisite range of restaurants, bars and cafes offering a choice of dining options. Choose beachfront or on the street, perfect for watching passers-by.
Enjoy a cruise to the Noosa Everglades and discover an ancient system of waterways with clear lakes, dark tannin waters and stunning wildlife surrounds. Or take yourself on a kayaking adventure.
Take a day or more to immerse yourself in the Noosa Hinterland experience. In the spectacular hills and valleys just a short drive from the coast is a hidden world of arts, crafts, locally produced foods and incredible natural beauty. Discover the towns of Cooroy, Pomona, Cooran, Kin Kin, Boreen Point and surrounding villages. Visit wineries, cheese makers, tea rooms or buy fresh produce at 'honesty boxes' at farm gates. See Noosa Country Drive to plan your journey or pick up a map from the Noosa Visitor Information Centre.
The foreshore along Gympie Terrace offers a choice of free BBQs which line the park along the river. Bring your picnic and enjoy a day in the sun.
Enjoy a horse ride along the beach or the gentle shallow waters of Lake Weyba. Fun for all ages and the experienced and inexperienced rider.
Fancy a good old-fashioned pub meal? There are plenty of pubs in the region from the Noosa North Shore, to Eumundi, Kin Kin, Cooroy and BoreenPoint.
Pack the golf clubs on any trip to Noosa and improve your handicap on some of Australia’s best greens with a choice of public and private courses - there is even a Par 3 course which welcomes families.
Noosa is the perfect location to discover on bike with a host of bike paths and dedicated cycle lanes on mostly flat areas.
With several boat hiring facilities along Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, you can spend your day cruising up and down the Noosa River. Some boats have onboard BBQs so bring the sausages for lunch - or take some fishing gear and catch your own!
There are many amazing water sports and activities you can do on the Noosa River - stand-up paddling, kayaking, jet-skiing etc. Or for something completely out of the ordinary, hire a catamaran in Laguna Bay.
To understand the complexity and beauty of Noosa, a visit to Mt Tinbeerwah Lookout is a must. Offering spectacular 360 degree views of Noosa and the the surrounding hinterland, it's just a short 15-minute drive from Hastings Street, along Noosa-Cooroy Road.
Noosa offers a multitude of day spas and beauty salons - perhaps just a week of pampering is all you need to feel all the wonders of Noosa!
The Peregian Markets offer an eclectic array of products on the first and third Sunday of the month. Noosa Marina Markets every Sunday are a fun mix of art, craft, fashion, homewares and entertainment. Or try the Noosa Farmers Markets every Sunday at the AFL Grounds in Noosaville. Be early for the Pomona Markets every second and fourth Sunday. Kin Kin village markets are the first Sunday of the month, with unique, locally made products. The Original Eumundi Markets are every Wednesday and Saturday, and Eumundi Square Markets are every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Regarded as the style hub of Noosa, this bustling beachside strip is home to an exciting range of fashion labels, unique jewellery, homewares, art and beauty products. Hastings Street is the perfect destination for shoppers.
Discover the world's only continuously run silent movie theatre, The Majestic Theatre in Pomona and enjoy a movie from a bygone era. From the historic Majestic Theatre, it's a short stroll to the award-winning Noosa Museum, the keeping place of our region's European and indigenous heritage.
With some of the best surfing spots and breaks in Australia, and a National Park as your view from the water, this is truly a sensational place to wax up your board and relax in the waves - from beginner waves to point breaks and open beaches.
Peaceful and scenic walking trails include coastal and heritage walksand hinterland hikes. The Noosa Trail Network is a series of beautiful hinterland walking, horse riding and mountain biking trails through National Park, rainforest, country lanes, farms and forest. If your time is limited, visit the Noosa Botanic Gardens beside Lake Macdonald. The Cooloola Recreational Area in the Great Sandy National Park also has walks through the Noosa Everglades.
Noosa is the perfect base to visit the World Heritage Listed Fraser Island (the largest sand island in the world) with day tours available for pick up and drop off to your hotel.
With an international reputation as Australia's premier art, craft and produce market, and set in the delightful township of Eumundi only 20 minutes from Noosa Heads, the Eumundi Markets are a wonderful way to spend your Wednesday or Saturday morning.
Make sure you bring your walking shoes on any visit to Noosa. The Noosa National Park is at the end of Hastings Street and features spectacular coastal scenery and provides a home for many national animals including koalas and birds.
For a spectacular view, set up a picnic along the Noosa River and watch as the sun sets over the Noosa Hinterland.
From August to November, you can see pods of whales frolicking as they make their way up the Queensland coastline and return back to the Antarctic. Get your vantage point and keep an eye out from the shores of Main Beach, the cliffs of Noosa National Park, along the eastern beaches or the boardwalk at Coolum Beach. Whale watching tours leave from Noosa, as well as Mooloolaba, Brisbane and Hervey Bay - all within an easy day's drive of your Noosa accommodation.
If you’re lucky enough to be spending Christmas in Noosa, or are doing last-minute shopping here, we’ve put together some of our favourite ideas for a very merry Christmas from Noosa.
With 80 short and feature-length films from 20 countries, you'll see a world of film at the 3rd annual Noosa International Film Festival, from 25-28 October 2018.
With record numbers of humpback whales (30,000+) migrating up Queensland’s coast and back to Antarctica through Noosa’s waters between July and the end of October, there are many wonderful sightings of these amazing mammals. If you’re lucky enough to see (or hear) a whale, it’s something you’ll never forget.