Noosa Heads

Sunshine Coast

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Noosa Beach showing a bay or harbor and a beach as well as a large group of people
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Some of the east coast's best beaches, beautiful hinterland and stylish restaurants make this upmarket, ocean-front town one of Australia's favourite destinations.

Pack a beach towel, grab your sunglasses and head up to one of Australia’s best-known beach destinations. A fishing village until the mid 20th-century, its excellent beaches and the stunning Noosa River have seen it transformed into a popular holiday destination. Locals have made sure it hasn’t suffered too heavily from the development, though. More than 30 percent of the area is protected forest or parkland, and height restrictions have kept the skyline low. This is a place where you can park the car, walking is all the transport you will need.

Head to the beach to cool off in the waves. Main Beach is safe and perfect for kids, while the beaches around Noosa National Park are better for surfers. You can rent boards or book some lessons at places all around town. 

Go hiking in Noosa National Park at the southern end of the town. The trails are easy and wind through a cool forest, taking you past hidden beaches and coves and revealing some lovely views along the way. The national park is home to several rare native species. Keep your eyes open and look up, and you may be lucky enough to spot a koala or a black-cockatoo.

If you would like to see some of Australia’s rarer or more dangerous species, head to Australia Zoo, which is less than an hour to the south. Another trip worth the effort is a cruise along the Noosa River to admire more of the area’s stunning scenery. 

Fishing enthusiasts can either organise trips along the river or out to sea, or fish right from the beach. Shopping fans will enjoy Hastings Street, the main thoroughfare, which is lined with boutiques and upmarket stores. In the evenings, walk the streets and choose from a good range of restaurants, or just relax on a balcony and enjoy the view.


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Top hotels in Noosa Heads

RACV Noosa Resort

RACV Noosa Resort

5 out of 5
94 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads, QLD
The price is P13,238 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
P13,238
P14,562 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,738 reviews)
"The room was good and quite"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

RACV Noosa Resort
Tingirana Noosa

Tingirana Noosa

5 out of 5
25 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, QLD
The price is P50,778 per night from Aug 8 to Aug 9
P50,778
P55,856 total
Aug 8 - Aug 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (334 reviews)
"Loved the pool, spa, location and view."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Tingirana Noosa
Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas

Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas

4 out of 5
Little Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, QLD
The price is P11,569 per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
P11,569
P12,726 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Hastings Street and Noosa Beach are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"Surrounded by lush forest and plenty of facilities and an excellent buffet breakfast! Such a spacious house and an extra living room which was perfect for a kid/baby space. We enjoyed taking the golf buggy and was walking distance from everything we needed."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas
Noosa Blue Resort

Noosa Blue Resort

4.5 out of 5
16 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,573 reviews)
"Great room, facilities and very friendly staff!"

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

Noosa Blue Resort
The Sebel Noosa

The Sebel Noosa

4.5 out of 5
32 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, QLD
The price is P15,300 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
P15,300
P16,830 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,446 reviews)
"Beds were not very comfortable"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

The Sebel Noosa
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 P6,777 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
P6,777
P7,455 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7/10 Good! (420 reviews)
"Basic motel room but in superb location with convenient cafe downstairs for excellent breakfast. Right on Main Street with easy walking to beach restaurants shops etc. perfect for one or 2 nights. Parking on site really for small cars only but easy free parking nearby."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

10 Hastings Street Boutique Motel & Cafe
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Noosa Heads

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

Sunshine Beach

Sunshine Beach is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Sunshine Beach Village Shops and Alexandria Bay Track Trailhead 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 showing a coastal town and general coastal views

Noosaville

Noosaville is known for its stunning river views, and you can see some sights in the area like Shorehaven Bushland Reserve and Lake Weyba.

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Noosa North Shore

Travelers like the beaches in Noosa North Shore, and Beach Road Nature Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Noosa North Shore
Tewantin which includes general coastal views and a bay or harbor

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 featuring a sandy beach

Peregian Beach

Peregian Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Peregian Beach and Lake Weyba while in the area.

Peregian Beach

Noosa Heads