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Map of Tewantin
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[edit]- 1 Noosa Marina, 2 Parkyn Ct, Tewantin, ☏ +61 7 5473 0166. A marina with shops, restaurants and ferry cruises on the Noosa river.
- 2 Tewantin National Park, ☏ +61 1300 130 372. A rainforest with beautiful hilly views.
- Walking: There are some nice walks in the national park at Noosa Heads. Pick up a trail map from the information center in the park. Probably the best is to start along the coastal path (keep your eyes peeled for Koalas) and then cut back along Tanglewood Track. This will take about 2 hours. The National Park has several beaches at which to take a dip, however Alexandra Bay is only for experienced swimmers as there can be dangerous rips. Alexandra Beach is unofficially clothing optional.
- Fishing from Noosa is great year round, with seasonal changes in species, so there is always something to fish for. The reef and bait grounds off Noosa are close, so travel time is at a minimum. Beach fishing, and river fishing is fantastic too.
- 3 Laguna Charters Noosa, ☏ +61 7 5449 7454. Sheraton Jetty Noosa Heads. Noosa's Laguna Charters can cater from the complete novice, to expert. Fully catered (by the Sheraton Noosa Resort) 1/2, 3/4 and Full day fishing trips are available. Noosa's Laguna Charters are the people to see for all river, and offshore fishing from Noosa.
- Blue Water Dive, ☏ +61 7 5447 1300. Scuba diving in Laguna Bay. For more details see Scuba diving in Australia.
- 4 Merrick's Learn to Surf, Beach Access 14, Claude Batten Drive, Noosa Heads, ☏ +61 418 787 577. Two-hour lessons take place twice a day for $55. They get almost everyone standing up on the first lesson and are Noosa's only licensed surf school. Classes 9AM and 1:30PM daily. Private lessons available at 11:15AM for $140.
- Boating: hire a sail or motor boat along the Noosa River.
- 5 Noosa Jet Ski & U-Drive Noosa Boat Hire, 256 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, ☏ +61 7 5449 9248. Daily 8AM-5PM. Jet skis, catamarans, kayaks, sail boats, peddle boats, water skiing, wakeboarding.
- Noosa Beach Sailing Hire a catamaran to sail in Noosa's Laguna Bay. Instruction available if necessary.
- Kite surfing: Noosa is one of the best kite surfing destinations in the world, as the prevailing wind directions are almost always favourable.
- Australian Kitesurfing Academy - Martin Reeves IKO senior instructor and Codie Stephenson IKO level 2 conduct lessons 20 min north of Noosa at Lake Cootharaba. AKA has been training since 2001 on the Sunshine Coast and offers lessons where the student is in the water within 30 min of kite setup. Quality assured and fully insured. one-on-one student/instructor radio communication at all times.
- Kitesurf Noosa conducts one-on-one kite surfing lessons, catering to all levels of experience.
Golf
[edit]- Noosa Valley Country Club, +61 7 5449 1411, Links Drive Noosa Heads. About 15 minutes from Noosa, 9 holes.
- Tewantin Noosa Golf Club. +61 7 5447 1910. Beautiful course, and probably the best value in the area. About 10 minutes from Noosa.
- Kabi Golf Course +61 7 5485 3494, 59 Kabi Road Boreen Point. Organic golf course consisting of 18-par 3 holes and 7 regular holes (you play two holes twice to get 9 in).
- Noosa Springs. Fantastic high quality championship (but public access) course.
Buy
[edit]- 1 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads. The famous shopping strip has cafes, restaurants, bars and boutiques, gift shops, surf stores, day spas and galleries.
Eat
[edit]- 1 Maisie's Seafood & Steakhouse Restaurant Noosa, 247 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, ☏ +61 7 5449 7497. Thursday to Monday for lunch, daily from 5:30PM to late for dinner (last seating at 8PM). On the waterfront of the Noosa River. Serving seafood and steaks. Mains from $35.
- 2 Noosaville Fish Market, 90 Hilton Terrace, Tewantin, ☏ +61 7 54497127. W Th 11AM-7:30PM, F Sa 11AM-8PM, Su 11AM-7:30PM. Fish and chips, great calamari!
- 3 Sushi Yah Man, 7 Sunshine Beach Rd, Noosa Heads, ☏ +61 7 53241071. Monday 4:30-8:30PM, Tu-Su 11:30AM-8:30PM. Jamaican-themed sushi restaurant, friendly staff, and a sushi train. Authentic Japanese cuisine in a friendly environment with a reggae twist. Set meals $26-35.
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[edit]- Nomads Noosa, 44 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads, ☏ +64 7 5447 3355, toll-free: 1800 666 237, [email protected]. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 10AM. Backpackers can choose from dorm share, twin share and double rooms. The accommodation at Nomads Noosa (formerly known as Koala's Beach Resort Noosa) is surrounded by tropical gardens with direct access to the resort pool and volleyball court.
- Sandy Court Holiday Units, 30 James Street, ☏ +61 7 5449 7225. Noosaville. Tucked down a quiet street, but still only a few minutes walk from the riverfront with its shops and restaurants. Has swimming pool. The owner is helpful. Quiet is enforced from 10PM till 7:30AM. From $65 per night.
- YHA Halse Lodge, 2 Halse Lane. In Noosa Heads. Very close to Hastings Street. Dorm beds from $26 per night with card.
Mid-range
[edit]- Wolngarin Holiday Resort, 27 Munna Crescent, Noosaville, ☏ +61 7 5449 8755. Offers clean, comfortable self-catering apartments. 2 bedroom townhouses or villas, swimming pool, hot tub, poolside BBQs, half size kids tennis court, opposite small park with playground, 2 minutes walk to the closest beach and fishing area on the Noosa River. From $120 per night.
Splurge
[edit]Noosa is famous for its upmarket and luxury hotels.
- Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort, part of the global chain and with everything you would expect from a Accor hotel.
- NoosaRiviera[dead link] is a small boutique resort located near the beach, Hastings Street, and Gympie TCE.
- Lookout Noosa. A resort on Hastings Street, right near the beach itself.
- The Sebel Resort Noosa, 32 Hastings Street, ☏ +61 7 5474 6400. Between the Noosa River and Hastings Street and within easy walking distance of the Noosa National Park and Noosa's Main Beach.
- Quay West Resort & Spa Noosa, 94 Noosa Drive, ☏ +61 7 5341 6300. Luxury hotel, close to all Noosa attractions. Noosa resort-style apartment accommodation moments from Hastings Street, Noosa beach and National Park.
- South Pacific Resort & Spa Noosa, 179 Weyba Rd, ☏ +61 7 5473 1200. Bungalow resort, with a wide range of facilities set amidst a backdrop of tropical gardens that reflect the tranquility and decor of the South Pacific islands.