Noosa Shire

Province · Queensland, 🇦🇺 Australia

Population 56,298

Area 871 km²

Time zone Australia/Brisbane

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Noosa Essentials

Noosa’s landscape is defined by its rare north-facing beach and the expansive Noosa National Park. This selection features the coastal track lookouts of Boiling Pot and Hell’s Gates, the natural tidal Fairy Pools, and the surf breaks at Little Cove and Sunshine Beach. In town, the Hastings Street precinct offers high-end dining and retail, while the Sunday farmers market showcases regional produce. The list also includes the historic Majestic Theatre, a silent film cinema operating since 1921 in the nearby hinterland.

9 places

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Noosa Highlights

This collection highlights the diverse coastal and riverine landscapes of Noosa. It features the north-facing sands of Main Beach, the dramatic sandstone cliffs of Hell's Gates, and the calm waters of Lake Cootharaba. The list spans from the urban parks of Noosaville to the 19th-century timber milling history at Mill Point and the elevated vistas of Laguna Lookout. These locations provide access to the Noosa National Park coastal track, connecting several key surf breaks and natural rock formations.

16 places

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Coastal Views & Parks

Explore the Noosa Headland and surrounding coastal reserves through a series of established walking tracks. This collection spans from the wheelchair-accessible Boiling Pot to the rugged cliffs of Hell's Gates and Devils Kitchen. The list includes the elevated Laguna Lookout for views of the Glass House Mountains and the Cooloola Section’s Mount Seawah. These locations provide vantage points for spotting migratory humpback whales and resident pods of bottlenose dolphins along the granite headlands.

10 places