Noosa provides pleasure to all. A north facing surfing
beach, pristine river, fine restaurants, sophistication,
national parks, plenty of action and you have the perfect
holiday retreat. Visitors flock to Noosa from all over
the world, many as frequent visitors and some returning
to live in this exceptional coastal village. Described
in the New York Times in March 2002 as the place “that
appreciates nature and the good life”.
Noosa is the accepted name for a group of villages
and enclaves that make up Noosa Shire. The word Noosa
is not the correct description for the area although
is used to describe the areas and the name known and
used by visitors. Noosa Shire was established in 1910.
Noosa Heads is the resort area that contains Hastings
Street and the main tourist area behind Hastings Street.
The main beach fronts onto Hastings Street. At the end
of Hastings Street is the Noosa Woods and Noosa Spit.
At the eastern end of Hastings Street is the Noosa National
Park. Noosaville the area that borders the Noosa River
with its recently upgraded riverfront precinct and street
restaurants. Noosa Junction is the central shopping
area with cinema and banks and located behind Hastings
Street over Noosa Hill.
Tewantin originally a timber town now houses the Council
Chambers. A ferry connects Hastings Street with Tewantin
reached by a short walk from Noosa Harbour.
South of Noosa Heads is the expansive Sunshine Beach
area popular with surfers. To the North across the river
is Noosa North Shore a forty mile long beach that is
navigable by four wheel drive vehicles. Inland the villages
of Cooroy, Eumundi, Boreen Point, Pomona and Kin Kin
provide a delightful rural change.
Noosa Shire has a total population of nearly 50,000
people and plans to a cap its population at 56,600.
To read more about the Noosa
villages click here.
Some ideas for a great time in Noosa
- Cruise on the Noosa River with one of the many options.
- Visit the shops on Hastings Street.
- Stroll around Noosa Harbour and enjoy a coffee
or meal on the wooden decks.
- Walk in Noosa National Park.
- Visit the Everglades by boat.
- Enjoy the excellent restaurants all around the
town.
- Barbeque by the river using the free BBQ facilities
- Have a game of golf at one of the many courses.
- Swim or surf on Noosa Main beach or the beaches
facing the Pacific.
- Enjoy the hinterland villages.
- Relax with a massage or spa at one of the many
spas.
Noosa River
The Noosa River system is very much part of Noosa life.
The Noosa River is one of the most pristine in Australia.
It stretches south to Lake Weyba and to the North passes
through Lake Cooroibah and Lake Cootharaba to the famous
Everglade regions. We can divide the river into seven
sections.
Lake Cootharaba
A highly scenic landscape from both land and
water. To the east lies the Great Sandy National Park
and the high dunes. To the west are little bays and
the village of Boreen Point. Lake Cootharaba is a large
shallow lake, where sailing. windsurfing, swimming are
all popular pastimes. At the end of the lake starts
the Everglades with tranquil water and a popular place
for visitors.
Between the lakes
Between the lakes the river flows slowly between
forested shores. The edge of the river is marked by
the Melaleuca and Casuarina forests. At John's Landing
there is a campsite and informal boat launching slip.
Lake Cooroibah
This is the smaller of the two lakes and has
has excellent views of Mount Cooroora and Black Mountain.
Lake Cooroibah to Tewantin
The natural landscape is broken with clearings
and a number of houses. Water skiing is possible in
this section. In Tewantin is the Noosa Harbour and the
terminus for the Noosa ferry.
Noosaville reach
All along this section the river shores have
been developed. The North Shore is mainly private houses
and difficult for the public to reach. This creates
scenic views from the busy Noosaville side of the river.
Doonella lake
Doonella lake is somewhat isolated from the
river by the embankments of the Doonella Bridge. The
lake is gradually silting up and very shallow but provides
ideal habitats for black swans and other bird life.
Lake Weyba and Weyba Creek
Lake Weyba is a large shallow lake fringed
by natural landscapes. Weyba Creek meanders around and
good place to canoe or travel slowly by motorised boat.
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