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
Eco Cruise: See and learn about Noosa’s history and amazing birds, river life and flora on a 2hr Noosa Eco Cruise, Tues
and Thurs. Includes river cruise, nature walk, morning tea and all-day Noosa Ferry pass (same day). Must book on 5449 8442
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
Take a dive:
Sunreef Scuba Diving in Mooloolaba has local reef dives, and diving on the ex-HMAS Brisbane, including a night dive on Sat 14 April. They’re also
a 5-Star PADI Training Centre. Ph 5444 5656
Learn to surf: Learn to surf in Noosa’s calm waters! Call the Visitor Information Centre on 1 3000 NOOSA or
see
visitnoosa.com.au/play for local surf schools where experienced
coaches can help you out, from beginner to advanced. You’ll be standing up in no time!
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 Yoga or Pilates session in a dedicated Noosa studio, on the beach or even on a stand-up paddle
board. Spoil yourself or a loved one this week. Phone the Visitor Information Centre on 1 3000 NOOSA or see
visitnoosa.com.au/relax
Explore Noosa: Explore with tours from Noosa to World Heritage-listed Fraser Island; kayak the pristine Noosa Everglades; go cruising or fishing
on Noosa River; stand-up paddle, take a jet boat tour or try the new Nauticycle on the river; join a bike tour through Tewantin
National Park; hire a car for a Noosa Country Drive. Phone the Noosa Visitor Information Centre on 1 3000 66672 or call in
at Hastings St
Vintage Bicycle: Explore Noosa’s beautiful beaches, river, parks, cafes and restaurants
on a
Vintage Bicycle electric bike, with hire and tours available.
Hire a cool, retro, fat-tyre, electric-powered beach bike or join a tour, including Great Sandy Beach Ride Tour and Sunshine
to Peregian Beach Village Tour. They deliver to your Noosa accommodation. Ride from your resort to Hastings St for a swim,
coffee and shopping in the morning, then head to Gympie Tce, Noosaville for lunch and a stand-up paddle, kayak, jetski or jet
boat ride in the afternoon. Bikes feature a USB port, fat beach bum tyres, rear carry rack and more. Ph 0414 672 270
Soldiers and stencils:
See 2 exhibitions at
Noosa Regional Gallery, Riverside,
Pelican St, Tewantin – Invisible Soldiers and Shrouded Machines, and the Stencil Art Prize Touring Exhibition. The first brings
together paintings and drawings that describe and reveal the presence of military camouflage in the environment. The Stencil
Art Prize showcases 67 stencil artists from 25 countries, influenced by street art and blending pop-culture imagery and global
politics. Both exhibitions continue to 6 May, open Tues-Fri, 10am to 4pm; and Sat-Sun, 10am to 3pm, excluding public holidays

Country Drive:
Extend your stay and experience Noosa’s country. Book for a relaxing hinterland escape, surrounded by hiking and biking trails,
lakes, mountain lookouts and country villages with unique eateries, breweries and cafes. Stay in cosy B&Bs and hinterland
retreats.
Take a Noosa Country Drive
Retail by the river:
Take a wander through the shops of Noosaville, alongside Noosa River, with a great range of stores offering homewares, fashion,
surfwear, books, jewellery and more, in styles from beachy to classic and vintage. tart your shopping trip in the Gympie Tce,
Thomas St and Mary St area, before relaxing at one of the many cafes and restaurants. If you’re driving, head a bit further
on to Gateway Dve for some great warehouse-style fashion and homewares showrooms, or take the Noosa Ferry to Noosa Marina,
Tewantin for boutiques, gifts, restaurants and bars on the river
Ferry cruise: Take a sunset cruise
on your way to dinner in Noosa with the Noosa Ferry, Tues to Sat, between Noosa Marina in Tewantin and the Sofitel Jetty in
Noosa Heads, with several stops along the river near restaurants in Noosaville and Q Place at Noosa Sound. The BYO cruise costs
$25 each – must book on 5449 8442
Fit kids: Noosa Leisure Centre, 9 Wallace Drive,
Noosaville, has a new Noosa Fit Kids Program for 4-8-year-olds, a fun, non-competitive, multi-sport program with team and individual
activities that change weekly, including basketball, soccer, cricket, gymnastics, tennis, badminton, netball and volleyball.
Casual or term bookings available, Tues 3.30-4.30pm (during Qld school terms). Ph 5329 6550 or see
online
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
Eco Cruise: See and learn about Noosa’s history and amazing birds, river life and flora on a 2hr Noosa Eco
Cruise, Tues and Thurs. Includes river cruise, nature walk, morning tea and all-day Noosa Ferry pass (same day). Must book
on 5449 8442
Stand up paddle: Explore Noosa’s beautiful waterways on a stand up paddle board with
Noosa Stand Up Paddle. Relaxed group classes, hire boards, private lessons or SUP yoga with fully qualified instructors.
For all ages and experience. They’re at 172 Gympie Tce, Noosaville
Stay in Noosa country: Why not
extend your stay and experience
Noosa’s country while on holiday here? Book
for a relaxing hinterland escape in a cosy B&B or hinterland retreat, surrounded by hiking and biking trails, lakes,
mountain lookouts and country villages