Noosa, Queensland - Australia

Noosa - All that glitters is gold

Noosa is the northern tip in the crown of the Sunshine Coast’s sprawling sands where all that glitters is gold.

Take in 50 shades of relaxing blue in Noosa’s beautiful waters. One of the few beaches along Australia's coastline that faces north. Noosa's beaches have something for everyone - from the safe, calm waters of Noosa's Main Beach to the expansive open beaches on the eastern seaboard.

Main Beach is only steps away from famous Hastings Street shopping, accommodation, restaurants and bars - take a seat at a beachfront table at one of the many restaurants that line the Main Beach boardwalk and enjoy the view.  Bistro C has a relaxed, stylish atmosphere, and with award-winning cuisine.  Otherwise relax out on the deck and take in the fresh salty air at the surf club.

Noosa’s national park features the spectacular coastal scenery, a wildlife sanctuary, protecting beautiful stands of eucalyptus forest, melaleuca wetland, colourful woodland heathland and pockets of dense vine-strewn rainforest.

Hugging close to the shoreline the coastal walk takes in spectacular coastal scenery from the main park entrance to northern Sunshine Beach.  Make your first stop at Boiling Pot, only a short distance along the walk. Situated atop a rocky outcrop, this lookout offers sweeping views north to the high coastal dunes of Cooloola section in Great Sandy National Park, and over a small beach known as Tea Tree Bay, popular with surfers. Do a bit of koala spotting as you continue on to Tea Tree Bay.

Journey on to Dolphin Point, boasting views of Granite Bay and neighbouring Winch and Picnic Cove. As the name suggests, stand at the point and see if you can spot a pod of passing dolphins. Turn around here to remain on the sealed path, or continue on an uneven, gravel and sand track leading to Hell’s Gates.  Once you reach Hell’s Gates you will be greeted with incredible coastal views unlike anything you’ve seen before.

Walk along the beach at Alexandria Bay and rejoin the formed walking track at the southern end of the beach. There is a very steep set of stairs leading down to Sunshine Beach.  Through Noosa’s waters between July and the end of October, there are many wonderful sightings of whales that are known to swim close to the shores.