Itinerary for Noosa, QLD

Itinerary for Noosa, QLD

Lisa Hanenberg
One of QLD's best beaches and a true paradise for surfers! Add this place to your bucket list when you're driving through Queensland or staying around Brisbane for a while. Scroll down for Noosa's best kept secret!
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Surfing

Noosa is known for perfect surfing conditions! Noosa Heads, made up out of a trio of small coves that run along the north side of the headlands, is where the surf is all about. Although it's always crowded, Noosa's beaches are absolutely beautiful, have right point breaks and works in the summer. 

Don't have your own surfboard? No worries! You can rent a surfboard or SUP from on the main beach, just next to the sidewalk.

Try one of Noosa's beaches for your surf:

Little Cove beach
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Tea Tree Bay Beach
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Granite Bay
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Sunshine Beach
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Hikes

Noosa National Park stretches all the way from Sunshine Beach to Noosa Heads and has incredible views that you don't want to miss out on. The walk goes along the sea and takes you up to the lookout points of Hell's Gate, Dolphin Point, Boiling Pot and Devil's Kitchen.

Do a small loop up to Hell's Gate (5 km) or walk all the way from Noosa to Sunshine Beach (12 km). Check all the hikes from Noosa or Sunshine beach here: 

Please note: be on time if you are counting a carpark in Noosa National Park Carpark. A lot of surfers park here early in the morning, and by 7 am you might already be to late to find a spot on the weekend.

Fairy Pools

Take a moment to walk down to the hidden gem along the hike: the Fairy Pools. Be careful when swimming in the fairy pools, as the swell could become quite strong.

Fairy Pools
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Look-outs along the coastal walk:

Boiling Pot Lookout
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Dolphin Point Lookout
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Hell's Gates
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Devil's Kitchen
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Noosa's best kept secret:

Try out the frozen yogurt from Frenzy Ice Cream Van! They have the best frozen yogurt made out of fresh fruits, where you get to pick your own combinations of rich flavours!

They've been around for 40+ years and after tasting it, you know why!

Frenzy Ice Cream Van
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Camping Noosa

Do you have a 4WD and are into camping on the beach? Waking up with the sound of the waves right next to you? Only a short drive away from the magical Rainbow Beach? Check out this guide on camping on Noosa North Shore!:

Check the weather for Noosa today:

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lisa Hanenberg
Hii, I’m Lisa, happily settled in Australia, where my passion for travelling, photography and everything in the ocean are sparked every day! ✨ As a Dutch person, I’ve been lucky enough to have experienced a lot of countries in Europe: the historical cities, the variations in cultures and nature, and the possibility to easily cross the border to other countries. However, the spark to visit the country of untouched nature, magical wildlife and ocean-oriented lifestyle has always been there. It did not take me long to fall in love with life here! Since my move from the Netherlands to tropical Northern Queensland, I’ve been living my dream and I’ve felt like I'm on holidays every day since. ☀️ I’m passionate about sharing the best hidden gems, best hikes, must-do experiences, and etc with you! Follow me for maps, itineraries and tips in Queensland and the rest of the world! 🤙🏼 Live a life you'll remember 🤍
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