Noosa Heads Travel Guide

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Noosa Heads showing a sandy beach and a sunset as well as a couple
With a large national park and peaceful beaches, this well-known beach resort never feels far from nature.

While popular beach resorts are often lined with glassy high-rises and clogged with car traffic, Noosa Heads defies expectations with a beachfront area that is both popular and idyllic. Once a modest fishing village, this scenic town on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is now a fashionable tourist town. Fortunately, the area has managed to maintain its natural beauty. Around a third of the region is protected, including the 4,000 hectares (9,884 acres) of Noosa National Park and although the urban development around Noosa Heads is extensive, the buildings have been kept low to the ground. Spend several days here exploring the wilderness and relaxing on a Noosa Heads beach.

Noosa Beach, also known as Main Beach, is a good place to start exploring Noosa Heads. Since the beach faces north, the waters here are very calm, so it is a great place to bring the whole family. Surfers should head east to the waters off Noosa National Park, which offer some of the best waves in Australia.

Explore the extensive walking paths of Noosa National Park, which lies to the southeast of Noosa Heads. Black cockatoos and koalas are known to live in the park’s trees, so be on the lookout. Elevated viewpoints and secluded beaches are scattered across the park’s vast area. To venture even further into the wilderness around Noosa Heads, book a seat on a cruise along the Noosa River, which meanders north into the massive Lake Cootharaba.

Discover the downtown area of Noosaville along Hastings Street. High-end boutiques share the strip with gourmet restaurants, where you can sample fresh seafood and local delicacies. At dusk, take a walk along the scenic beachside boardwalk and look out onto the Pacific Ocean.

Noosa Heads is located less than 2 hours drive from Brisbane. It is also an hour’s drive from Australia Zoo, where you can discover more native wildlife. Noosa Heads offers you the best of both worlds: the glamour of a beach resort in an unspoiled natural setting.


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Our pick of the best Noosa Heads Hotel Deals

10 Hastings Street Boutique Motel & Cafe
10 Hastings Street Boutique Motel & Cafe
4 out of 5
10 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, QLD
The price is NZ$283 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
NZ$283
per night
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this 4-star motel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and babysitting services. Popular attractions Hastings Street and Noosa Beach are located ...
7.2/10 Good! (320 reviews)
"Great location!"

Reviewed on 10 Mar. 2024

10 Hastings Street Boutique Motel & Cafe
RACV Noosa Resort
RACV Noosa Resort
5 out of 5
94 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads, QLD
The price is NZ$465 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
NZ$465
per night
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,639 reviews)
"Staff were the best, Shane at the bar was so nice, friendly helpful and a great member of staff. All reception were awesome but special mention to (can’t remember her name) but she was Brazilian, funny friendly and professional. So a great stay and will Come back!"

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2024

RACV Noosa Resort
Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort
Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort
5 out of 5
14-16 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, QLD
The price is NZ$619 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
NZ$619
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast, and WiFi. Popular attractions Hastings Street and Noosa Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (418 reviews)
"Outstanding service and pleasant"

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2024

Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort
The Sebel Noosa
The Sebel Noosa
4.5 out of 5
32 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, QLD
The price is NZ$426 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
NZ$426
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Hastings Street and Noosa ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,369 reviews)
"Amazing location.....and the pools....WOW!!"

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2024

The Sebel Noosa
Noosa Heads Motel
Noosa Heads Motel
3.5 out of 5
71 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads, QLD
The price is NZ$298 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
NZ$298
per night
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (996 reviews)
"Great location and great staff. Walking distance to many good dining options."

Reviewed on 18 Mar. 2024

Noosa Heads Motel
Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas
Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas
4 out of 5
Little Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, QLD
The price is NZ$342 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
NZ$342
per night
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"I felt like my room was in the middle of the rainforest - rather than in a large accommodation complex."

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2024

Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas
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Other neighbourhoods around Noosa Heads

Sunshine Beach which includes markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Sunshine Beach

Travellers come to Sunshine Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Sunshine Beach Village Shops and Ed Webb Park while you're in town.

Sunshine Beach
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Sunrise Beach

Sunrise Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Caribbean Bushland Reserve and Sunshine Beach.

Sunrise Beach
Noosaville featuring general coastal views and a coastal town

Noosaville

Noosaville is known for its stunning river views, and you can see some sights area like Shorehaven Bushland Reserve and Keyser Island Conservation Park.

Noosaville
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Noosa North Shore

Travellers like the beaches in Noosa North Shore, and Noosa North Shore Nature Refuge is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Noosa North Shore
Tewantin showing general coastal views and a bay or harbour

Tewantin

Tewantin is noteworthy for its river views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Noosa Marina and Tewantin Noosa Golf Club.

Tewantin
Peregian Beach which includes a sandy beach

Peregian Beach

Peregian Beach is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Peregian Beach or Lake Weyba.

Peregian Beach

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