Noosa is a destination unlike any other, a place where time slows down and the hustle and bustle of daily life give way to a more gentle way of being. It’s land that has been enjoyed for tens of thousands of years, starting with Traditional Owners, the Kabi Kabi people, whose country stretches roughly 100km south and 150km north of Noosa.
Fly into Sunshine Coast Airport or hit the highway north from Brisbane for the short two-hour road trip and you’ll soon be embraced by the unfettered view of Laguna Bay. Slow down, reconnect with each other, and prioritise wellness during this short break in Noosa.
Give yourself an early mark and make your way to Noosa in time to enjoy the waning afternoon and a little active adventure before cocktail hour. Get acquainted – or rekindle the romance – with Noosa by taking the boardwalk from Hastings Street to Noosa National Park.
There’s a cracking point break at Tea Tree Bay for experienced surfers, or you can save the water for your return leg, with a wave or a dip at Little Cove – a serene little spot looking back towards Main Beach.
Unique, handmade ceramics that support environmental change, that are handcrafted right here in Noosa? Look no further than local legends Pottery for the Planet, who pump out stunning handbuilt ceramics from their Noosaville flagship, and support local eco friendly initiatives like Plastic Free Noosa, and have set up their own mug libraries in cafes across the Noosa villages.
While you’d need around four hours to trek the entire return trail through the 40 km² park, take the local’s favoured route and round Boiling Pot lookout to the pandanus-framed Tea Tree Bay. Breathe in the scent of the eucalyptus forest, and the sound of water rushing the rocks.
A slow, mindful meander into the stunning hidden gem, the Noosa Everglades, promises to be one of the absolute highlights of your Noosa getaway. Local sustainability champions Kanu Kapers offer a range of guided and self-guided kayak tours of these tranquil wetlands, where 40% of Australian bird species reside. You can even opt for an overnight adventure, and sleep under a blanket of stars in wilderness seclusion, just a short distance from Noosa.
Explore the incredible network of trails in the Tewantin National Park's Wooroi Trails section, with local mountain bike adventurers, Spoke N Trail. Choose from a mountain bike or e-bike adventure, and get ready to discover thrilling trails and stunning backdrops, in some of Australia's best mtb terrain.
Keep that cloud-nine feeling by opting to stay the night in a luxury floating eco villa on the Noosa River. Reaching Oasis Noosa is part of the fun, with access via a sandy track and then a short row in a dingy to where your private abode is moored. The architectural houseboat was handcrafted with…
