Saddle up for summer in Noosa
Noosa is serving up some amazing new ways to relax this summer with fresh tastes at new eateries, cool ales in funky brewhouses and fun new ways to explore Noosa, the Relaxation Capital of Australia!
From National Park hikes and stand-up paddling on calm waters, to beachfront breakfast, riverside picnics and sunset cocktails, Noosa knows how to relax! Horse ride on open beaches, mountain bike on forest tracks, float under blue skies, take a river cruise or hire a motorbike and explore the hinterland.
Take in 50 shades of relaxing blue in Noosa’s beautiful waters – from open surf and point breaks to Laguna Bay’s protected waters and the Noosa River that winds through the heart of this gorgeous natural playground.
Book a heavenly massage, hike across ancient sand dunes or find a beautiful boutique or gift shop.
Wander through Noosa’s ambient villages, each with their own style, dining, shopping and artistic flair – from the seaside cool of Peregian Beach and Sunshine Beach, to Noosaville and Tewantin on the river’s edge, Noosa Junction’s eat streets and entertainment, and the hinterland’s welcoming towns and B&Bs.
Your Noosa summer getaway is just a few hours away with new direct flights from Adelaide to Sunshine Coast Airport (just 30 minutes from Noosa), along with Melbourne and Sydney – you could be relaxing with your toes in Noosa’s sparkling seas in no time! NEW LUXURY IN NOOSA Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort’s new Cabanas Noosa (above right) bring a touch of the French Riviera with five luxury cabanas inspired by Noosa’s sun-drenched beaches. Hotel guests can settle in for an exclusive party with friends by the pool, personalised butler service, French wines, bespoke menus and complete relaxation. Relaxing in luxury on Noosa’s beachfront just got even better after an extensive renovation to Tingirana Noosa (above top right), bringing Noosa’s magnificent Laguna Bay into the absolute beachfront apartments and resort areas. With a full interior and exterior refurbishment to all rooms, lobby, gym and beachfront pool area, it’s a touch of the Hamptons meets laidback Noosa! NEW WAYS TO EXPLORE NOOSA Hire an environmentally friendly electric bike from Ecotekk Noosa (opposite page) and explore Noosa’s coastal, riverside and hinterland trails. Or join a Beach Bash tour on a Fat Bike along Noosa’s North Shore sands, a Kin Kin Overnight Countryside Tour or a Mt Tinbeerwah Scenic Tour for spectacular views. Adventure Sports Kitesurf Australia has a new 4-day kite camp in Noosa, including accommodation, instruction, equipment and transport. The Vintage Bicycle Electric Bicycle Hire and Tour Company has bike hire for a fun way to see Noosa beaches, riverfront, parks, cafes and restaurants at your own pace, and specialty tours include the Great Sandy Beach Ride Tour. Enjoy a spin class or a casual bike ride – on the water with Nauticycle Noosa! Head to Noosa River for this fusion of safe cycling and water sports on a pedal kayak.
NEW BREWS AND EATS
It can be hard work relaxing in Noosa, shopping and exploring the beautiful nature all around and there are some amazing new places to quench your thirst and refuel. New boutique brewhouses have recently opened in the hinterland towns of Cooroy, Eumundi and Cooran – just find a driver to take you on a Noosa Country brewery drive and visit all three!
Eumundi Brewery (pictured) is back at the Imperial Hotel with seasonal brews and tasting tours – perfect for a warm Queensland afternoon in the beer garden. Bonsai Brewhouse in an historic sawmill building in Cooran has fantastic brews and delicious food from Asian Street Food, and Copperhead Restaurant and Brewery in Cooroy has new beers from Sunshine Coast micro-breweries. Also opening in Noosaville is Land & Sea Brewery who already have their own Coastie Common Lager available at local venues including El Capitano, Moto Bar, Village Bicycle, Carve Deli in Peregian Beach and Little Sister. Find a new favourite place to eat in Noosa with new Mexican, seafood, Italian, Asian, cool bars and more. HongSa Bar is new at Spirit House Restaurant in Yandina, near the Noosa hinterland, with shared Thai-style snacks, a stunning wall of 600 Buddhas, and a new private dining room. Noosa Junction, just over the hill from Hastings Street, is a world of new eats. Bombetta, is an Italian eatery and bar with snacks, antipasti, pizza and more or, if you like chords with your coffee, there’s something completely different at Walton Guitars & Coffee with guitar-making courses, a guitar gallery and they sell custom-made guitars. Paradise Arcade has Mexican-Californian-inspired tacos and tostadas, cocktails, a cool outdoor space and a giant Frida Kahlo mural. Chef, TV host and fisherman, Phippsy has just opened ZZ Taps, a tapas bar with share seafood plates, locally caught fish, cocktails and sunset bubbles, and Little Sister has cold beer, fruity cocktails, juicy burgers, live music, good vibes and more. Sunshine Beach, just around the headland from Noosa Heads, is a street of funky cafes, bars and restaurants including the new Sum Yung Guys from MasterChef finalist Matt Sinclair and mates, with seriously tasty share-style Asian plates and amazing cocktails. New Italian restaurant, Cinque Terre Ristorante & Pizzeria also runs pizzamaking classes with Chef Antonio, while Wild Fish seafood restaurant on the deck in the heart of Sunshine Beach has fresh local seafood, tapas, desserts, wines and craft beers. In the hinterland town of Eumundi, try bush tucker food and modern Australian cuisine featuring native Australian ingredients at the Deadly Espresso Café. For the sweet tooth, see fresh candy being made in-store at the new Candy Addictions in Bay Village Shopping Centre, Hastings Street. Check out the 2.9m chocolate fountain wall, floating delights and a lollipop tree.
For all your Noosa holiday inspiration and to book your summer getaway, phone 1 3000 NOOSA or go to visitnoosa.com.au