Sun, surf, fashion and celebrities. If you’re one for fun, class, and funk you can’t beat Noosa.



Home of the famous Hastings Street, Noosa is a place of elegance and style yet still maintains a relaxed atmosphere.

Hastings Street, Australia’s most exclusive street of boutique shopping, plays host to a wonderful array of upmarket stores that stock a wide range of wares – everything from designer gowns and other clothes to imported miscellaneous items from all over the world.

While shopping in Noosa can be fun, be prepared to make a serious assault on your credit card or restrain yourself and window shop. If you like to partake in retail therapy on a budget Hastings Street isn’t the street for you. On our last visit there we found boutiques selling cocktail dresses and evening gowns for well over $1000, with the cheapest we picked up off the racks priced at about $650.

However, there are a few shops that don’t break the piggy bank too much and will still keep you looking trendy while you wander down the exclusive Noosa boulevard.

After satisfying your need for retail therapy, why not buy an ice cream from one of the many ice cream parlours that line Hastings Street and head to the beach? If you don’t feel like getting your feet sandy wander along the boardwalk. We’ve found in Noosa there are a few nice spots to lay out a blanket and have a picnic as long as you don’t mind lots of people walking past.

If you feel like a dip you can’t go past Noosa’s main beach for plenty of surf. Surfing competitions are held annually here and you can find learn to surf schools on the main beach if you’re keen to have a go. The main beach is usually packed with swimmers, tanners, families and lifeguards, so if this isn’t your scene it might be worth making the short walk to Little Cove, just along the boardwalk.

For a touch of exercise while we were there we found you can’t beat a leisurely stroll through the Noosa National Park. There are plenty of walks and scenic stops along the way, and the National Park is well within walking distance from Hastings Street. Make sure you take plenty of water and your swimmers, because there are plenty of beaches along the walks in the National Park – stop on your way and cool off with a quick dip in the cool, blue, clear waters.

There is definitely plenty to see and do in and around Noosa. Whether it be for a romantic getaway or a family holiday, next time you’re looking to change your lifestyle for a weekend, why not head to Noosa?