Here in Noosa, we have a long and proud history of protecting, preserving and looking after our natural environment - after all, it's one of the main reasons why people love holidaying and living in Noosa, and why the Noosa region is a globally recognised UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
When you visit our beautiful region, follow our lead and discover the best ways to holiday sustainably in Noosa. You can keep your green credentials in check on your Noosa holiday by joining one of the local sustainability programs that encourage local businesses, individuals, and visitors to do their bit to ensure that tourism is a sustainable part of Noosa's future - including reducing single-use plastics, offsetting your trip by donating to local carbon credit programs, doing your bit to make our local events sustainable and plastic-free, or engaging with a regenerative travel experience with the Tread Lightly Noosa program - take your pick!
Embrace sustainable travel with these tips for responsible exploration in Noosa. From conscious consumption to eco-friendly transport, together, let's preserve the biosphere reserve and create a positive impact on our planet.
By prioritising sustainable products and minimising waste, including single-use plastics. Noosa Shire offers opportunities for conscious consumption, such as Plastic Free Noosa: www.plasticfreenoosa.org
Recycle efficiently by sorting materials into designated bins, conserving resources and contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable biosphere. Opt for eco-friendly travel with the Go Noosa program, reducing your carbon footprint and enjoying a greener commute.
Choose eco-friendly travel to cut your carbon footprint, ease congestion, and save energy and money. During peak holidays, Go Noosa offers free buses, including the 065 Go Noosa Loop Bus. Search 'Go Noosa' for a greener, more enjoyable commute.
Stick to designated paths in Noosa to minimise ecological impact. Straying causes track-braiding, heightening erosion in the Biosphere Reserve. Travel responsibly for harmonious coexistence with nature in this precious biosphere reserve.
We acknowledge the Kabi Kabi people as the traditional owners of the lands and waters of the Noosa area and express our gratitude for their careful custodianship of this unique environment over thousands of years. This guidebook will equip you with local knowledge and provide a deeper understanding of the values and treasures of our local coastal community, which we share with Nature. We hope you will love where you live or visit and embrace the responsibility of being a coastal custodian.
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Not just about an exploration of places, but a conscious embrace of responsible travel, cultivating a sense of mindfulness and connection to Noosa. Together with Emily Redfern & Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation - learn ways to roam with less impact on the planet.
Embark on a journey to Noosa with a clear conscience. By sharing details about your trip and travel companions, you can make a difference. For each journey, we’ll plant trees in the Noosa Biosphere, ensuring your adventure is helping towards a carbon free Noosa.
Taking the bus is an easy, sustainable, and fun way to get around Noosa! Buses on selected Noosa region routes are free on weekends and during the Easter and Christmas school holidays.
Get your exercise, and avoid traffic by riding your bike for transport around Noosa. There is a well-designed network of bike paths and trails connecting the Noosa region, and travel times are relatively short.
The Noosa Ferry is a scenic, relaxing and eco-friendly way to get around Noosa, with seven stops along the length of the Noosa River. The ferry operates 8am to 6pm (every 45 minutes) between Noosa Marina (Tewantin) and Hastings Street (Sofitel Jetty).
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Noosa EV Charging Guide: Explore hotels with EV charging and discover public charging stations. Travel sustainably with ease, ensuring peace of mind for your eco-friendly journey in Noosa.
Chances are high that you'll meet many passionate locals in Noosa who all share a love and passion of this wonderful place and its natural beauty. Some have started amazing initiatives to protect and preserve paradise and we believe these all deserve recognition for the great work they are doing!
Here are some of the local green initiatives and community groups that help to keep Noosa special:
Renowned for its stunning landscapes and luxury waterfront accommodations, Noosa beckons travellers seeking iconic holiday experiences. Beyond sun-drenched beaches and upscale hotels lies a realm of unique stays and culinary delights, promising intrepid explorers unparalleled off-the-beaten-path adventures.
Uncover the stories behind five projects meticulously crafted by the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation, each playing a vital role in nurturing the region's biodiversity and creating a sustainable tourism haven.
Renowned for its stunning landscapes and luxury waterfront accommodations, Noosa beckons travellers seeking iconic holiday experiences. Beyond sun-drenched beaches and upscale hotels lies a realm of unique stays and culinary delights, promising intrepid explorers unparalleled off-the-beaten-path adventures.
Uncover the stories behind five projects meticulously crafted by the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation, each playing a vital role in nurturing the region's biodiversity and creating a sustainable tourism haven.
Renowned for its stunning landscapes and luxury waterfront accommodations, Noosa beckons travellers seeking iconic holiday experiences. Beyond sun-drenched beaches and upscale hotels lies a realm of unique stays and culinary delights, promising intrepid explorers unparalleled off-the-beaten-path adventures.
Uncover the stories behind five projects meticulously crafted by the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation, each playing a vital role in nurturing the region's biodiversity and creating a sustainable tourism haven.
Renowned for its stunning landscapes and luxury waterfront accommodations, Noosa beckons travellers seeking iconic holiday experiences. Beyond sun-drenched beaches and upscale hotels lies a realm of unique stays and culinary delights, promising intrepid explorers unparalleled off-the-beaten-path adventures.
Uncover the stories behind five projects meticulously crafted by the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation, each playing a vital role in nurturing the region's biodiversity and creating a sustainable tourism haven.
Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation Youth Eco Award Winner 2023 Taylor Ladd Hudson, consecutive award winners 2022 and 2021 Jarrah Small and Spencer Hitchen and finalist 2023 Millie Toy have joined forces with Visit Noosa to share their insightful perspectives. When we posed the question to these passionate individuals - about their one wish for visitors entering the Noosa Region, their responses painted a vivid picture of sustainable harmony and enriched experiences.
My one wish for future Noosa visitors to achieve a more sustainable future is to respect and learn how to co-exist alongside present wildlife in the area. Please treat them respectfully and acknowledge that we are entering their home so they can continue to thrive in healthy populations for future generations to enjoy. A drop becomes a ripple, a ripple becomes a wave, and waves do change tides.
Follow Taylor's Journey @taylor_x_ocean | Image Courtesy of Rollingstone Images
Our Wildlife is precious they need you to care as you holiday in their homes. Help clean a beach, pick up litter or recycle bottles and cans, lead by example and show others you understand. Go slow on the busy roads to protect the wildlife we all love and need. Fish responsibly to prevent Wildlife from getting entangled in discarded fishing line. Bring your reusable bottles for the water you drink, refusing single-use plastic is the Noosa way.
Learn about Jarrah's conservation work here @jarrah._j_j
I hope while you are on your holiday in Noosa you will take the time to Observe and Learn about our local species and the habitats they call home. When you connect to nature you have greater respect and start to realise your impact which teaches you to be a better custodian while you are on Gubbi Gubbi, Kabi Kabi Country. I invite you to come on a journey with me throughout your stay in Noosa and do what I do… Observe, Learn and protect - your local environment. Pick up my calendar from Tourism Noosa Info Centre or on my website to learn more and make the most of your stay. Photo Credit : Rob Maccoll - Noosa Today
Check out Spencer's work on his website savesunriseglossies.com.au or follow him on Instagram @savesunriseglossies
I would love for the Noosa Visitors to stop, take a breath and look at their beautiful surroundings. I would love for them to appreciate the pristine beauty of the gorgeous beaches, parks and animals. To ensure it stays this way, it is really important to pick up your litter and leave no trace behind. This is so upcoming generations can also enjoy Noosa, and the animals that call this place home can live on happily.
Learn more about Millie's amazing invention here - @bindi.the.binbuddy
