Noosa offers the ultimate beachside lifestyle and entertainment, making it an ideal vacation spot. However, deciding where to stay when organising your trip depends on the type of holiday you’re looking for. If you want to be within walking distance of restaurants, bars and cafes, staying in the heart of Noosa Heads will be the best option. However, if you’re looking for more budget accommodation options and a quieter pace, consider alternative surrounding areas.
Noosa Heads – Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach
Staying in the heart of town is truly an incredible experience if you are ready to be amongst the bustling cafe culture and al fresco dining. However, most accommodation options will come with a price tag that matches Noosa’s cosmopolitan, beachside lifestyle. With restaurants lining the street and boutiques tucked in between, you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to dining and entertainment.
Sunshine Beach and Sunrise Beach
Sunshine Beach is the perfect alternative for a quieter beachside holiday. It is a great family destination, which borders on to Noosa National Park making it still very close to Noosa Heads. The surf club overlooking water is a great place to enjoy an afternoon drink, and the village has its own set of restaurants and bars. Continue further south to Sunrise Beach, which brings a slightly lower price tag and a more local feel in comparison to Sunshine Beach, each with patrolled swimming areas too.
Noosa River and Noosaville
The gorgeous Noosa River comes to life each morning as the sunrises and locals come out to enjoy the waterfront. Noosaville is a terrific area for families and older couples looking for a getaway. Away from the busy Noosa Heads, Gympie Terrace hugs the riverfront and brings a choice of resorts to unwind at. Restaurants also line the riverfront with a mix of fine dining and lower-cost options. The many activities surrounding the river make it the perfect place to spend your holiday. Experience kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, and jet skiing on the river, as well as the Pirate playground and public barbecues along the water’s edge.
Noosa North Shore
Take the car ferry from Tewantin to Noosa North Shore, if you are looking for a quiet escape away from urban living. Whether you camp or organise accommodation nearby, staying in Noosa North Shore is a great way to experience the best of four-wheel driving, surfing in a remote environemnt. Noosa North Shore is home to a golden beach stretching out as far as the eye can see, along with unspoilt nature.
Depending on your budget and the holiday style you are looking for, the Noosa region brings a variety of towns and holiday styles to enjoy. Each suburb is connected to main roads and bus transport, so you can quickly move and explore between the different areas too.
