Queensland Holiday Haven

Noosa is a delightful Queensland destination attracting visitors from all over the world. Stunning natural beauty, wonderful restaurants, pristine beaches, shops, adventure and a wide selection of accommodation make for a perfect Noosa holiday. The most chic cosmopolitan destination in Australia!

located at the northern end of the Sunshine Coast, 30 minutes from Sunshine Coast Airport and 90 minutes from Brisbane Airport.

This seaside holiday haven comprises Noosa Heads, Noosaville, Noosa Sound, Noosa Junction and small satellite towns close by.

Eumundi Market
Located in the centre of Eumundi, Eumundi market has grown to become a major tourist attraction. The market sits amongst the heritage listed fig trees providing wide shady walkways as you browse over 500 stalls. A strict policy of make it, bake it, design it, sew it or grow it ensures the very best of local items. If you need a break be entertained by the local musicians.

Eumundi market opens on Saturday at 6.30am and closes at 2pm and on Wednesday opens at 8am and closes at 1pm. (07 5442 7106). Henry's offer a shuttle transfer to the market and an easy to travel to Eumundi Markets. - Personally recommended by our product team

Noosa National Park
The park first created it in 1939, and officially opened in 1949 by Sir John Laverack, the then Governor of Queensland has become one of the most visited national parks in Australia. The park is very organized with an information centre (07 5447 3243), picnic areas and a number of well marked walking tracks covering an area of 2290 ha. The main entrance is at the end of Park Road a 15 minute walk from the end of Hastings Street, car parking is available at the park entrance. From the main entrance a number of walks are possible. There are a number of marked tracks in Noosa National Park.

Coastal Track - The coastal track starts immediately out of the car park and follows the coastline. This provides wonderful views and passes by Tea Tree beach that provides good surfing. This beach is not patrolled. You will often see koalas in the tall blue gums that line the path. The coastal track end at Hell's Gates with good view over the ocean and along the coast. The return distance is 5.4km and will take about 2 hours.

Fraser Island
Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world and a World Heritage Site. The original name for Fraser Island is .K'Gari' meaning paradise. Fraser Island is approximately 125 kilometres from north to south. Airborne nutrients and seeds have accumulated until vegetation could gain a hold, and then the decaying vegetable matter has allowed other plants and trees to grow, and forests have sprung up. Not all of Fraser Island is covered with vegetation some is composed of shifting dunes. There are no surfaced roads on Fraser Island . The beach acts as the main north south highway, with tracks crossing the island. A four-wheel-drive is a necessity. - Our team will be happy to add a fraser island package onto your holiday to the sunshine coast - we would highly recommend a one or two night stay.

Noosa Marina
Go and unwind at Noosa Marina, Tewantin, situated on the picturesque Noosa River just seven kilometers from Hastings Street. Relax and enjoy the scenery on a leisurely ferry cruise stopping at points along the way.

The views and ambience of the marina is something to be experienced. This complex is a unique destination for both locals and tourist alike. Specialty restaurants overlook a forty berth marina, catering for breakfast, snacks, lunches and dinner as well as larger functions.

Noosa has one of the world.s most perfect climates. The coldest month in Noosa is July where the average daily maximum is 20.9°C and the minimum 10.2°C. The hottest time in Noosa is January with an average daily maximum of 28.8°C and a minimum of 21.3°C. The wettest period is January to March but rain can be expected all year. Humidity peaks on autumn mornings at around 74 per cent and on late summer afternoons at around 66 per cent. Cyclones are very rare and Noosa is very well prepared for any such emergency!

Sunbus
An excellent hail and ride bus service is operated by Sunbus (131230 or 5492 8700) and connects most areas. The central bus stop is at Noosa Parade roundabout where full bus timetables are posted. During the Christmas period many of the routes are free, as part of a policy of reducing traffic congestion in Hastings Street.

Australia Zoo
Crikey! Australia Zoo home of the world famous Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, offers visitors wildlife action and entertainment beyond any other, priding itself on promoting hands on interactive experiences with pythons, koalas, kangaroos, wombats, tigers, elephants and many more intriguing and awesome animals. The wildlife action is endless with 14 LIVE wildlife shows daily. Set on over 70 acres of Australian bush land with more than 1000 animals, Australia Zoo into your ultimate destination.

Australia Zoo is located an easy one hour drive north of Brisbane or an hour drive south of Noosa along the Glasshouse Mountains Tourist Drive, Beerwah. Australia Zoo is easily accessible by car, coach or train. Catch the FREE Courtesy Coach which can pick up from Noosa, Coolum, Maroochydore, Alex Headlands, Mooloolaba and Caloundra, however bookings are essential.

Big Pineapple Plantation
Take a train ride through this working pineapple farm at which a number of additional tours have been added over the years since it opened in 1971. These include a ride on the Macadamia nut mobile where enthusiastic guides explain how Macadamia nuts are processed, the Harvest Boat ride that educates us on hydroponics, the rainforest walk or visit the wildlife gardens. Located on Old Bruce Highway, Woombye and easy to spot with a 16m high fibre glass pineapple marking the entrance. Open every day 9.30 - 5 with free admission. but with charges for the tours (07 5442 1333).

Aussie World
The famous Ettamogah Pub, with attached small theme park and free entry is a good stopping point on the Bruce Highway and has the advantage of selling some of the cheapest petrol in the area. Attractions include mini golf, rollercoaster, carnival fairground, giant Ferris wheel, fun luge, dodgem cars and specialty shops. Open daily 9 - 5 and located at Frizzo Road, Bruce Highway (07 5494 5444).

Hastings Street Restaurants
Hastings Street, the street that runs alongside Noosa Main beach has grown into a world famous centre for dining and attracts diners from all over the World. Some great restaurants line Hastings Street, some look out over the sea and others tucked in little corners providing a romantic tropical feel. They bustle with life and activity. Restaurants are often busy and so please remember to book. Famous Chefs work at many of the restaurants and work hard to provide some of the best dining experiences in Australia. Combine that with the highly professional management and cheerful waiting staff and you will be sure of a memorable experience.

Noosa Harbour Restaurants
Noosa Harbour is a stop for the ferry and well worth visiting. Within the complex are several restaurants, takeaways, cafes and a wine bar. Noosa Harbour is popular with locals, relaxed and good value. Noosa Harbour restaurants can be reached by the Noosa ferry direct from the Noosa Sheraton. There is plenty of parking at Noosa Harbour.

Noosa Sound Restaurants
The main restaurants on Noosa Sound are located at Quamby Place, about 10 minutes walk from Hastings Street along Noosa Parade. This is a great place to eat and popular with the locals. Noosa Sound restaurants look out on the Noosa river. The Noosa ferry stops at Noosa Sound and you step direct off the ferry into the restaurants on Noosa Sound by taking the ferry from the Noosa Sheraton or Noosa Harbor.

Noosaville Restaurants
The area along the river &Acute;Gympie Terrace&Acute; and some of the side streets has many good restaurants. These restaurants are well patronised by locals and tourists. Noosaville restaurants offer good value dining and cater for all tastes and budgets. Whether you want Thai, Turkish, Italian, Indian, Chinese, Modern Australian, Malaysian, Japanese, or just fish and chips it's all on the river at Noosaville. There are a few restaurants on Weyba Road in Noosaville. If you are staying in Hastings Street the Noosa ferry provides a pleasant means of transport from the Noosa Sheraton. There is the Sunbus Service or a pleasant 20 minute walk or short taxi ride.

Hastings Street
Hastings Street is fronted by Noosa main beach. A street famous all over Australia for its fine shopping and restaurants. Shops line both sides of Hastings Street and in between find Noosa's fine restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. This is a street to enjoy and shop in the relaxed Noosa way. In the centre of Hastings Street is Bay Village which has recently been redeveloped as an arcade of small specialist shops built around a Food Court.

Noosa Junction
Noosa Junction is located about a 15 minute walk over the hill behind Hastings Street. Alternatively a regular Sun Bus goes from the Noosa Transit centre located behind Hastings Street. Noosa Junction is the primary shopping centre for Noosa and here all the main shops and banks are located. Noosa Fair is home to Coles and many speciality shops.

Noosaville
Noosaville is located near the Noosa river. The central shopping areas are located off Gibson Road where there are a cluster of shopping centres. Specialist shops line Gympie Terrace. The Noosa Civic is a brand new major shopping centre with a Big W and Woolworths.

Noosa Harbour
Follow the river to Tewantin and Noosa Harbour is located just before you enter Tewantin. Noosa Harbour has a collection of interesting shops, bars, restaurants and coffee shops. Noosa Harbour is also reached by the Noosa Ferry from Hastings Street. Noosa Harbour has a market every Sunday morning.

Eumundi Markets
Eumundi markets has grown to be a major tourist attraction for Queensland. The markets run on Wednesday and Saturday mornings and full of stalls selling a magnificent range of items that tap the creative talents of the area.