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Before you go
Your trip to Noosa Heads.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Noosa Heads – Queensland Destination Sunshine Coast and Noosa about 140 km from Brisbane
How to get there
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Aeroporto da Sunshine Coast (MCY) Marcoola · 30 km
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Aeroporto de Brisbane (BNE) Brisbane · 150 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From Sunshine Coast Airport, at Marcoola, about 30 km, by bus and transfers. From Brisbane Airport, about 2 hours by car or by shuttle bus. Regional bus lines connect Noosa with other towns along the coast.
How many days
Two days: one for the main beach and the national park trails, and one for the Noosa Everglades or the southern beaches, such as Sunshine Beach.
When to go
All year. In spring and autumn the weather is usually more settled and the town quieter. During the summer school holidays, from December to January, Noosa becomes very crowded.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Not needed for Noosa Heads and the park, which are reached on foot or by bus. For the Noosa Everglades, take an organized tour or go by car.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Noosa Heads
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Morning
Noosa National Park
Walk the park’s coastal trail from the entrance at the end of Hastings Street to the coves and the Hell's Gates lookout, scanning the trees for koalas.
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Afternoon
Main beach
Return to Noosa’s main beach to swim in the lifeguarded area and have lunch on Hastings Street.
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Late afternoon
Noosa River
Walk to the river edge in Noosaville to watch the day end over the water as boats come back.
2 days in Noosa Heads
Day 2
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All day
Noosa Everglades
Take a boat or kayak tour through the lakes and channels of the Noosa Everglades, north of the Noosa River.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How do you get from Brisbane to Noosa?
About 2 hours by car via the Bruce Highway, or by shuttle bus from the airport and Brisbane city centre.
Can you see koalas in Noosa?
Koalas live in Noosa National Park and sometimes appear in the eucalypts beside the trails, but sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Is Noosa’s main beach good for children?
Yes. It faces north, is sheltered from the wind, generally has small waves and a lifeguarded bathing area.
Does Noosa get very crowded?
During school holidays and summer weekends, yes. In spring and autumn the town is usually quieter.