Welcome to Noosa, with its beautiful natural surrounds, cosmopolitan atmosphere and vibrant calendar of events! If you're looking for something to do during your holidays, here are some ideas for you, or call into Noosa Visitor Information Centres at Hastings St, or Parkyn's Hut or Noosa Marina in Tewantin. Phone +61 7 5430 5000 or Freecall in Australia 1 3000 NOOSA (66672)
40 years of Eumundi Markets:
From just 3 stalls and 8 visitors, the Original Eumundi Markets (every Wed and Sat morning) has grown into a world-renowned market, and
this Sat 23 March celebrates its 40th anniversary as thousands
will wander through 250+ stalls. Nickelby The Magician performs at 10am and noon; Tristen Bird tells Australian country stories from 9am;
and live looping rock violinist Lawrence Gratton performs. The Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre has a ‘then and now’ exhibition
until 1 June, open Mon-Fri, 10am to 3pm, Sat 10am to 2pm
A Taste of Sri Lanka: Chef Peter Kuruvita brings the exotic flavours of his beloved Sri Lanka to A Taste of Sri Lanka
at his Noosa Beach House Restaurant on Thurs 28 March, 6.30pm. More than 15 dishes will be served family-style, and there’s a cocktail
on arrival. Cost is $89pp. Book on 5449 4771
Dan Sultan – Aviary Takes Tour, The J Noosa,
Saturday 27 April, 8pm, $43
Dave Hughes – Hairy, at The J Noosa,
Friday 3 May, 8.30pm, $49.90/$45
Messing about on boats:
Explore the beautiful Noosa River and its bird and marine life – hire a pontoon or quiet electric boat,
take a fishing or crabbing tour, a Noosa Ferry between Noosa Marina and Hastings St, a sunset cruise,
gondola or 1940s power boat, jet boat tour, jet ski and more. Ph 1 3000 NOOSA, see Visitor Information
Centres or visitnoosa.com.au/play
Relax and unwind: Book a pampering treatment at one of Noosa’s heavenly day spas or massage
rooms – or have them come to you! Warm up with a holiday Yoga or Pilates session in a beautiful Noosa studio,
on the beach or even on a stand-up paddle board. Float in a flotation tank or be pampered from top to toe
with beautiful skin products and treatments. Phone the Visitor Information Centre on 1 3000 NOOSA or see
visitnoosa.com.au/relax. Pictured : Ikatan Spa Noosa.
Stand up paddle: Explore Noosa’s beautiful waterways on a stand up paddle board – lessons
and hire boards are available for the Noosa River or Laguna Bay. It’s easy to learn how! Ask at the Noosa
Visitor Information Centre or phone 13000 NOOSA
Rattler fun:
Take a Noosa Country Drive through the Noosa hinterland and
Mary Valley to the historic Mary Valley Rattler steam train station in Gympie. Travel on a beautifully restored heritage train through the Mary Valley and
its towns. The C17 steam train takes you between the historic Gympie Station with its cafe and museum, to Amamoor
in the Mary Valley - return journey every Wed, Sat and Sun. The Silver Bullet runs every Friday at 10am and
11am for a 30-min ride. Or enjoy the 3-hour rattler Picnic Train on a vintage rail motor – ph 5348 9606
Explore K’gari: Fall in love with K'gari (Fraser Island), the world’s largest sand island as Drop Bear Adventures take you
on a 2 or 3-day tag-along safari. Explore beautiful lakes and beaches with Drop Bear’s guides and learn about
the island’s rich culture and gorgeous wildlife. Book on 0487 333 606 or see dropbearadventures.com.au
Horse riding: Go horse riding in Noosa through bush, lake, rainforest or open beaches. Equathon has daily horse riding tours along Noosa North Shore beaches and a 7-day bush
tour. Noosa Horse Riding takes you on a beautiful
ride in and around Lake Weyba, just 10 minutes from Noosa Heads. And Mary Valley Adventure Trails, near the
Noosa hinterland has rides through lush farmland and rainforest. Call the Visitor Information Centre on 1 3000
NOOSA for details or see visitnoosa.com.au/play
River of mirrors: Discover the Noosa Everglades, the river of mirrors, with its magnificent wildlife and pristine wilderness with
a range of guided and self-guided kayak tours, or by boat from Noosaville. Ask at the Visitor Information Centre,
Hastings St, Noosa Heads or phone 1 3000 NOOSA (66672)
Forty years ago on a Saturday morning, eight shoppers wandered around three market stalls in the country town of Eumundi, spending a total of $30. This Saturday morning, 23 March 2019, thousands of people from around Australia and the world will wander among more than 250 stalls as the Original Eumundi Markets celebrates four decades of continuous operation.
If you’re lucky enough to be staying in Noosa for a couple of weeks, you’ll definitely find time for a lot more than 10 things to do, but if it’s just a short stay or your first time here, you’ve got to start somewhere ….
Explore the wonderful world of bars, laneways, restaurants, coffee shops, fashion boutiques, art and home design that hidden within the buzzing Noosa Junction. This ever-growing village is a bar hopper’s dream and spoils foodie lovers with funky new gems popping up just over the hill from Hastings Street.
