Quick Answers
Where is Noosa?
At the northern end of the Sunshine Coast, about 150 km north of Brisbane.
Which is the best beach in Noosa?
Noosa Main Beach, with gentle waves for families and paddleboarders. Swim between the flags.
What is Noosa National Park?
A coastal walk through tea-tree forest to headlands like Hell’s Gates and Alexandria Bay, where you might see dolphins and koalas.
“Noosa is the kind of place that ruins you for everywhere else — in the most wonderful possible way.”
Sunshine Coast’s Crown Jewel of Style and Natural Beauty
Noosa sits at the northern end of the Sunshine Coast, roughly 150 kilometres north of Brisbane, and somehow manages to be both relaxed and refined, natural and sophisticated, all at once. Hastings Street, Noosa’s chic main strip , offers world-class dining, boutique shopping and easy access to the crescent-shaped sweep of Noosa Main Beach, where gentle waves make it ideal for families, paddleboarders and morning swimmers alike.
Noosa National Park — A Wild Coastline at the Town’s Edge
One of Noosa’s greatest gifts is the national park that begins just minutes from its busiest street. The coastal walking track winds through teatree forests to a series of dramatic headland lookouts, Granite Bay, Hell’s Gates, Alexandria Bay, where dolphins play in the surf below and koalas doze in the branches above. It is one of the most beautiful short walks in Queensland, and the fact that it is free and accessible from the town centre makes it all the more remarkable.
The Noosa Everglades and Waterways
Beyond the beach, Noosa is defined by its extraordinary waterways. The Noosa Everglades, one of only two everglades systems in the world , stretch through the Noosa Biosphere Reserve in a labyrinth of lakes, channels and paperbark forests that can be explored by kayak, canoe or guided eco-tour. Closer to town, the Noosa River winds through Noosaville to Lake Cootharaba, offering calm paddling, waterfront dining and a quieter, greener side of the Noosa experience.
Visiting Noosa
Noosa is approximately 2.5 hours from Brisbane by car or bus. Sunshine Coast Airport, just 45 minutes south, connects to Sydney, Melbourne and other major cities. The best time to visit is March to May or September to November, when the weather is warm and settled. Noosa’s peak season is Christmas through January, book well in advance if visiting during this period.
A Hot Getaways destination. Where Care is Our Compass.
Travel Kindly
At Hot Getaways, care is our compass — and a little kindness makes every journey better. When you visit Australia, we gently ask you to:
- Care for the land and sea — tread lightly, take your rubbish with you, and help keep Australia’s wild places pristine.
- Respect the wildlife — admire our unique animals from a distance, never feed them, and give them room to be wild.
- Support local — choosing local operators, cafés and guides helps this beautiful place thrive.
- Honour Country — we travel on the traditional lands and sea Country of Australia’s First Peoples, with gratitude and respect to the Traditional Custodians past and present.
- Be kind to each other — a smile, a little patience and a helping hand make the day lovelier for everyone.
Small acts of care add up to something wonderful. Thank you for travelling kindly.
