Travel Info

Sparkling seas, elegant eateries with ocean and river views, bustling outdoor bars and cafes, superb shopping, relaxing spas and endless outdoor fun and adventure surrounded by nature’s blues and greens add up to the perfect summer holiday, and Noosa has them all… in buckets and spades!

From the first rays of sunrise over the Noosa headland to sunset behind hinterland mountain tops and into the balmy evenings where beachfront cocktails or cosy hinterland B&Bs await, Noosa will inspire, relax, delight and entertain you!

Noosa is a subtropical paradise. The climate in November produces an average 26 degrees Celsius air temperature, 24 degrees Celsius water temperature and 60% humidity. The days feature 14 hours of sunlight with predominantly south easterly 10kph afternoon breezes. 

Why not stay an extra day or two and experience the very best that Noosa has to offer? From action and adventure through to relaxation and a little post-race pampering, make your Noosa stay one to remember!

When you visit Noosa and appreciate its natural and cultural attractions, you could be forgiven for feeling like you never want to leave.

Noosa’s National Park, teeming with wildlife, its forested edges scalloped with perfect beaches, is only a ten-minute walk from one of Australia’s most elegant shopping strips — Hastings Street —offering stylish restaurants, trendy cafes, bars, designer fashion boutiques just a few steps from the turquoise waters of Noosa Main Beach.

A five-minute drive or a leisurely ferry ride up the Noosa River takes you to neighbouring Noosaville, now growing in reputation for fine dining and great shopping. Noosaville takes full advantage of its riverfront location, with plenty of playgrounds, barbecue areas, walking tracks and fishing platforms along the shoreline.

Still stylish but smaller in scale than Noosa are nearby Sunshine Beach, Sunrise Beach, Marcus Beach, Peregian Beach and Coolum Beach, all uncrowded surf beaches with sparkling blue water, offset by pure, white sand.

Coolum is home to the best-ranked resort golf course in the country, while Peregian is famous for its popular monthly outdoor live music event, Peregian Originals and its friendly village vibe.

Eumundi’s twice-weekly market is the lifeblood of the town, and offers a colourful array of designer and retro clothing, organic produce, arts and crafts, plants, live music and roving entertainers.

Getting to Noosa is even easier this summer with more flights between the nearby Sunshine Coast Airport and Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.

Airports

Noosa is serviced by Sunshine Coast Airport which is 20 minutes drive to the south. Daily flights connect Sydney (1.5 hours) and Melbourne (2.25 hours) airports.

Brisbane Domestic and International Airports are only 1.5 hours drive to Noosa.

Airport Transfers

Con-x-ion Bus Service

Con-x-ion bus service provides the most swift and efficient Airport Transfer service between Brisbane and Sunshine Coast Airport and your Sunshine Coast Accommodation:

Brisbane airport – 17 return scheduled services daily offering door to door transfers, every hour. First service arrives Brisbane Airport at 5am then hourly departures from 6am to 10pm.

Sunshine Coast airport – Meeting every major jet to and from the Sunshine Coast Airport daily, providing a door to door service to/from your Sunshine Coast Accommodation.
All Con-x-ion drivers are carefully selected to provide you with the highest level of service to get you to your destination in a swift, efficient and friendly manner.

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Learn to Surf

Double Island Point is the home of Australia’s longest and safest beginner wave. Get away from the crowds and learn to surf on super fun long waves that will make your progression rewarding and fast.

Learn to surf in waist deep water with friendly instructors that are highly experienced and qualified to get you surfing and having fun in a safe environment. Accessible only by 4WD, you’ll be learning in small groups away from the crowds of Noosa Main Beach, AND your guaranteed that you will stand up on your first lesson!

Stand Up Paddle Yoga

The perfect mind-body marriage: Yoga and stand up paddling. The calm waters of the Noosa River are the ideal place for practicing SUP yoga whatever your level of experience in both yoga and stand up paddle boarding.

A 90 minute session is facilitated by an experienced yoga teacher and stand up paddle boarder. Prepare your core muscles for a serious work out. The perfect chill out to switch off the adrenaline after Noosa Ultimate Sports Festival, so round up some buddies for some SUP yoga.

Balinese Spa Experience

How does the idea of a magnesium massage or Balinese style foot ritual sound to soothe tired, aching and sore muscles? You’ve worked and trained hard, now it’s time to relax and let someone else do all the hard work.

Ikatan Spa is Bali Noosa style. Mere minutes from Noosa but worlds apart, surrounded by tropical gardens where life runs at a slower pace and a team of dedicated therapists care for your every need. Voted in Australia’s top day spas destinations and one of the “best things” to do in Noosa by TripAdvisor.

Kayak Noosa Everglades

If you’ve still got plenty of energy why not jump in a kayak and explore the ancient waterways of the Noosa Everglades and visit the River the Mirrors.

You’ll discover why this is one of Noosa's best kept paddling secrets. You can choose a guided kayak tour which includes professional guide, all equipment, a delicious morning tea and lunch, or if you’re confident in the kayak take a self-guided tour with a group of friends. This option includes all kayak and safety equipment, map with photo and text, kayak and land mark orientation and kayaking instruction.

4WD Beach Adventure

Jump behind the wheel of an Eco friendly self-drive 4WD and create your own Noosa Adventure!

Imagine driving the white sandy beaches of Noosa Northshore or standing amongst the majestic rainforest giants in the Great Sandy National Park. The car seats 4 people so you can bring the family, or grab some running buddies and get set for an awesome adventure.

Your 4WD is easy to drive so don’t worry if you’re not an experienced 4x4 driver. Each car is fully insured, with GPS tracking, SAT NAV & recovery gear included. Cars can be delivered to your accommodation if preferred.

Day trip to Fraser Island

Escape the crowds and visit world famous Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world and UNESCO World Heritage Site, on an unforgettable 1 day tour.

Imagine white sandy beaches & crystal clear waters in a wilderness area unlike any other in the world, easily accessible in one day from Noosa.

Enjoy magnificent freshwater lakes, creeks and our “sandy highway” as you race the waves on one of the world’s most pristine stretches of beach. Includes pick up, drop off, morning tea and lunch