NATURE BY NOOSA
Immerse yourself in natural Noosa, located on the doorstep of volcanic mountains, clear waters and World Heritage-listed wonders. Low-rise and leafy and surrounded by remarkable coastal and hinterland geography, the Noosa region’s natural beauty brings visitors from far and near. Bordered by sea, river, rainforest, pristine lakes, national parks and bush, Noosa is the ideal base for a range of outdoor activities. The Noosa region’s natural beauty and unique approach to sustainable living led to it being recognised in 2007 as Queensland’s first Biosphere Reserve by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). Noosa’s strong record of the community working to create harmony between people and nature, and our commitment to lowrise development and protecting large tracts of land are some of the reasons for the Biosphere declaration. Noosa is the gateway to World Heritage-listed Fraser Island and 26
has the new Great Sandy Biosphere Reserve as its neighbour. See the local wildlife, from koalas and bush turkeys to turtles, whales and an amazing array of birdlife – it all makes for a unique and stunning experience by nature. The Noosa hinterland is a dramatic landscape of rolling hills and mountains formed by long-extinct volcanoes, creating vantage points with lookouts over panoramic views such as Mt Coolum, Mt Tinbeerwah and Mt Cooroora. Take a trip to the Noosa Botanic Gardens at Lake Macdonald, between Noosa and Cooroy – a beautiful and popular place for boating, picnicking, walking and weddings.
Noosa waterways Noosa is famous for its warm waters and the beauty of its pristine beaches, river and lakes. Main Beach is popular for safe swimming, water sports and learning to surf. The eastern beaches, from Sunshine
Beach to Coolum Beach feature stunning lookouts, walking tracks and patrolled beaches. Noosa River extends from the Pacific Ocean to the tranquil waters of the Everglades, an ancient system of waterways with clear lakes, dark tannin waters, sand dunes and the gateway to the world’s largest sand island, Fraser Island. A World Heritage-listed area, it is accessible from Noosa via Noosa North Shore by 4WD as a day trip or overnight package. Experience the underwater world of reefs, wrecks and abundant colourful marine life in the clear waters off the Sunshine Coast.
Noosa National Park Noosa National Park is one of Australia’s most popular national parks. Located at one end of Hastings Street and also accessible from Sunshine Beach to the south, the park attracts bushwalkers, nature lovers, picnickers and surfers.
