Noosa holidays

Noosa is a place to slow down and enjoy the view but, once that’s done, you’ll have no trouble filling your days. Get out on the surf from Main Beach, then browse the cafés, boutiques, and galleries of Hastings Street. Hike the coastal trails of Noosa National Park. Paddle-board, boat, or swim along the Noosa River. Or take a sea kayak or canoe trip through the waters of the Noosa Everglades, which is home to almost half of the bird species in Australia.

Wander the lanes and soak up the Sunday morning atmosphere of Noosa Farmers Market as live music fills the air. Or pick up local arts and crafts while the kids take a camel ride or hit the playground at the Original Eumundi Markets. Sit down to a tasty meal in the restaurants of Noosaville. Or find souvenirs from the boutiques of Gympie Terrace and Thomas Street.

Discover some of the best beaches on the Sunshine Coast. Make camp on Main Beach, whose gentle waves are ideal for family swimming or first-time surfers. Stroll the tree-lined boardwalk as the sun sets behind the waters of Noosa River. Then step off the sands and onto the hip promenade of Hastings Street, where chic stores and boutique galleries sit beside gourmet restaurants and relaxed cafés.

Sink your toes into the powdery sand of Sunshine Beach and explore its village streets between extravagant beach houses and beautiful blue seas. Find a spot to yourself in the quieter bay of Little Cove Beach, or watch experienced surfers tackle the waves at First Point. Head to the seemingly endless sands of North Shore and Rainbow Beach, where low tide opens up 50 miles of golden shore stretching past Teewah and the Colored Sands to Double Island Point and the Fraser Island ferry terminal.

Step from beach to bush in Noosa National Park and enjoy one of the natural jewels of the Sunshine Coast. Here, almost 10,000 acres of forests and heathlands are interspersed with dunes and beaches to create a network of hiking trails that plunge you into lush Queensland country and offer incredible views across the coast.

Wander the Noosa Headlands to Dolphin Point and spot brush-turkeys and black cockatoos or, if you’re lucky, you might even see a snoozing koala in a eucalyptus tree. Look out to sea from the rocky cliffs, or investigate the rock pools of Tea Tree and Granite Bays. Peer from Boiling Pot Lookout to scan the water for dolphins and migrating whales. Watch the surf explode into white spray below Hell's Gates. Or, discover the vast wetlands and wildlife of Noosa Everglades when you glide through the waterways in a canoe or kayak.

Pleasant temperatures all year and 300 annual sunny days make Noosa a great place to visit whatever date the calendar shows. But April to November is ideal if you’re looking for cooler, drier days for outdoor activities. Average temperatures range from 15°C to 25°C in the shoulder periods of April to May and September to November, then drop a little during the Australian winter between June and August.

December to March is much hotter and humid, with temperatures rising towards 30°C. There’s more rain at this time of year, too, but Noosa holidays are still popular as people take advantage of the warm seas. Want to immerse yourself in a local event? Several festivals are held between April and June, including Noosa Eat & Drink Festival, the Noosa Ultimate Sports Fest, and the Noosa Long Weekend.