In Noosa, it's all about diving into nature's playground! With incredible green spaces, national parks, stunning white-sand beaches, and winding rivers, there's an adventure waiting at every turn. Hike along the coastline and spot native wildlife in the Noosa National Park, climb a mountain in the Noosa Hinterland, or paddle down the mirror-like waters of the Noosa Everglades – the choice is yours. I
Just 30-minutes drive from the heart of Noosa, Habitat Noosa Everglades eco-camp is an eco-tourism escape set on 26 ha of natural bushland. Camping, glamping, and cabins are on offer here, at the lakeside bushland retreat that borders Lake Cootharaba. The shallow 10km long and 5km wide lake provides a natural playground for families to explore, and is the perfect spot for swimming, paddling and fishing. Native wildlife roam the property freely, and there's an on-site pub and micro-brewery, or take the 5-minute drive into the nearby town of Boreen Point and grab a counter meal at The Apollonian Hotel.
Long, sandy point breaks and sheltered waters are what make Noosa one of Australia's favourite surfing towns. The calm, north-facing waters of Noosa's Laguna Bay are ideal for expert and beginner surfers, and there are board hire and learn to surf options dotted along Noosa Main Beach. Hire a board from Noosa Beach Surf Hire, and surf the points, or head to Noosa Main Beach West, for a surfing lesson with one of the local providers like Noosa Learn to Surf, and enjoy catching a wave in the Noosa World Surfing Reserve!
One of the little-known gems of Noosa, the Noosa Hinterland is home to a snaking network of tracks and trails that crisscross the hinterland and connect the country towns, known as the Noosa Biosphere Trails. The mixed terrain trails are best explored by bike or horseback - we recommend hiring an e-Bike to get the most out of your adventures - and jump on the signposted trails in the towns of Kin Kin, Pomona, or Cooran.
One of Noosa's true hidden wonders, and one of only two everglades systems on earth, the Noosa Everglades is an incredible wilderness experience that kids and adults will love. Boasting over 40% of native Australian bird species, and tannin-stained mirror-like waters, the Noosa Everglades can be explored by boat or kayak, with local providers including Kanu Kapers and Everglades Eco Safaris offering a daily range of guided and self-guided tours, you can even select an overnight stay and sleep under the stars at one of the camping spots lining the waterways.
Journey into the Noosa Hinterland and explore the quaint country towns and expanses of untouched natural surrounds. Climbing a mountain in the hinterland rewards you with epic 360 degree views of the coastline and hinterland. Easy climbing can be found at Mt Tinbeerwah, while more experienced climbers can challenge themselves with a ramble up the towering Mt Cooroora in the township of Pomona.
The headland standing guard over Laguna Bay that gives Noosa Heads its name, is part of the Noosa National Park. The walk starts only a few minutes from the end of Hastings Street, with coastal and inland tracks. The Noosa National Park headland is one of Australia’s most popular parks, with a vast network of tracks ready to be explored. Accessible and beautiful, its coastal and rainforest paths are well-worn by hikers, runners, surfers and nature enthusiasts.
