Viewpoints and parks in Noosa

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.

Coastal Views & Parks — Map

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A

Boiling Pot

A granite rock formation where tidal surges churn in a hollowed-out outcrop. This wheelchair-accessible lookout is the first major stop on the Noosa National Park Coastal Walk.

B

Hell's Gates

A prominent high bluff at the eastern tip of the Noosa headland. The deep chasm is a frequent site for spotting migratory humpback whales from June to November.

C

Dolphin Point

Elevated granite headland offering views over Alexandria Bay. It serves as a primary vantage point for observing pods of dolphins in the surf below.

D

Devils Kitchen

A rugged, rocky inlet located at the southeastern corner of the Noosa National Park coastal track, characterized by steep cliffs and high-energy surf.

E

Laguna Lookout

Situated at the summit of Noosa Hill, this viewpoint overlooks the Noosa River estuary, the North Shore sand dunes, and the distant Glass House Mountains.

F

First Point

A world-renowned longboard surfing break located at the western end of Noosa Main Beach, sheltered by the Noosa National Park headland.

G

Mount Seawah lookout

Located within the Cooloola Section of Great Sandy National Park, providing 360-degree views across the Noosa North Shore and the Pacific Ocean.

H

Ed Webb Park

Beachfront reserve at Sunshine Beach featuring public barbecue facilities, a children's playground, and direct access to the patrolled surf beach.

I

Peregian Beach Park

Coastal green space adjacent to the Peregian village, featuring a skate park, playground, and beach access. It hosts the local Peregian Beach Markets.

J

Headland Park

Bushland reserve in the Noosa Banks area featuring walking trails through native vegetation near the Noosa River.

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