This Week in Noosa

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)

Cooroy Fusion Festival 2018

French Film Festival 2018

Funny Girl at Noosa Arts Theatre

Stencil Art Prize Touring Exhibition

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This Week in Noosa

Upcoming Events

Dancing double drive-in feature: Starry Nights Outdoor Movies presents Dirty Dancing and Strictly Ballroom at the Eumundi drive-in, at the historic Eumundi Showgrounds, Black Stump Rd, this Sat 28 April, gates open 5pm, screening from 6.30pm. $25 per car, book at ticketebo.com.au/starrynights; walk-ins welcome, $10pp

Sound of Music Sing-a-Long: Dress up as your favourite Sound of Music character for a movie screening at the historic Majestic Theatre, Pomona this Sat 28 April, 7pm, BBQ dinner from 6pm. Tickets $15 online at themajestictheatre.com.au, or $20 at door, kids half-price

Cuisine

Lunch at Wood Fire Grill: There’s time for longer lunches by the river with new opening hours at Wood Fire Grill, Quamby Place, Noosa Sound, now open from noon on Friday and Saturday, as well as their usual Sunday. Also open for dinner from Wed-Sun. Their family Sunday lunches are a great place to relax by the river with a meaty share plate, two sides and free kids entertainment in the park for $60. Ph 5473 5904

Italian Long Lunch: Noosa Waterfront Restaurant & Bar, Gympie Tce, Noosaville, hosts an Italian Long Lunch, inspired by families in Italy who get together to enjoy warm conversation, good wine and beautifully prepared food, Sun 29 April noon, with 2 antipasto, 2 Primi piatti, 2 second courses and 2 desserts, glass of prosecco on arrival, $60pp. Ph 5474 4444 to book

Pitch in: Pitchfork Restaurant in Kingfisher Dve, Peregian Beach, has modern Australian, fresh, seasonal food and cocktails, open lunch and dinner Tues-Sun, and breakfast for weekends. Also happy hour on Fridays, 3-6pm with bar snack menu and drinks including Merguez sausage stuffed olives and aioli or oysters natural with lime. Book at 54713697 or pitchforkrestaurant.com.au

View for lunch: View by Matt Golinski at Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas welcomes chef Matt Golinski to the team and is celebrating with a lunch special – $25pp for 2 courses with a glass of house wine, noon-2.30pm daily. Try the Warm salad of Bendele Farm chicken, roasted pumpkin, spinach, walnuts and feta. Must book on 5455 220

Entertainment

Music for the Soul: Sunshine Coast Oriana Choir and The Square Peg Ensemble string quartet present Divine! Music for the Soul, Sat 28 April, 7.30pm, at The J, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Junction, $39/$35/$10 school-aged children. Book at thej.com.au or ph 5329 6560

Funny Girl: Noosa Arts Theatre presents Funny Girl, a musical about Fanny Brice and her life on Broadway, from Wed 18 April. See noosaartstheatre.org.au or ph 5449 9343

Live music: Check out live music in Noosa from 27 April – 3 May

Diana Anaid is at the Imperial Hotel in Eumundi on her Better Girl album tour this Fri 27 April, 7.30pm tickets $15 pre-sale (+ booking fee) through Oztix or at the venue (ph 5442 8811), or $20 at the door. Also see Alan Kelly this Fri, 6.30pm. On Sat, see The Brown Trouts from noon, and Malia Stirling from 7pm. On Sun, Benny O from 2-5pm
Sound Feast free live music event this Fri 27 April at The J, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Junction, features Z Star Delta, Fat Picnic, Alisha Todd, Lee Hardisty and Luke McKinney, 6pm, full bar, snacks and hot food available, family-friendly
At Noosa Heads Surf Club, see Sexual Chocolate this Fri and Sat from 8.30pm. On Sun, Brad Schultz from 2-5pm
See Craig Madden at 10 Hastings St Café this Fri 27 April, Flamarique are on Sat and Thurs 3 May, Hayden Hack is on Sun 29, Taylor Moss is on Tues 1 May, and Brad Schultz is on Wed 2 May
Ryan Giles is at Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club this Fri 27 April, 3.30-5.30pm; and Michelle Brown is on Sun, 2-5pm
At Café Le Monde, Hastings St, Sevader this Sat 28 April, 8pm; Andrea Kirwin is on Thurs 3 May, 5-7pm
The Febs are at Sunshine Beach Surf Club this Sun 29 April, 3-6pm
The Famo’s play at Land & Sea Brewery, 19 Venture Drive, Noosaville, this Sun 29 April from 3.30pm
At Club Cooroy RSL this Fri 27 April, see Joe Phillips from 6pm
El Capitano, Hastings St has live music on Wed 2 May, 7pm
At Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort, Hastings St, Noosa Beach House Bar has Flamarique this Fri 27 April, 7-10pm, Brad Schultz on Sat 7-10pm; and Taylor Moss on Sun, 3-6pm. Riviera Bar & Lounge has Andrew Jolly on Sat 28 April, 5-8pm and Sun, 4-7pm; and Taylor Moss on Thurs 3 May, 5-7pm
Noosa Convention Centre at Noosa Lakes Resort, Hilton Tce, Tewantin, has Acoustic Groove with David Flower and Caroline Trengove this Sun 29 April from 2pm. Free event
Blackwater Duo are at Tewantin Noosa RSL this Fri 27 April, 8pm; UK Bee Geez on Sat, 8pm; and Kellsy Solo “One Voice” on Thurs 3 May from 6pm
On Thurs and Sun, 4-8pm, aromas, Hastings St has live music
Noosa Irish night with live music every Thurs from 7pm at Flanagan’s, Noosa Reef Hotel, Noosa Heads

Why not...

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

On the river: Combine 3 great Noosa experiences – the river, food and shopping – into 1 and catch a Noosa Ferry to Noosa Marina, Tewantin for breakfast, lunch, dinner or anything in between, all with a gorgeous river view. Café Vin Cino is open for breakfast; The River Deck Restaurant; Pier 11 Restaurant and Italian Marina Restaurant have superb views and dining for lunch and dinner; Harbour Wine Bar is open all day for coffee or a drink; dine onboard Noosa Cruiser Restaurant, and Noosa Amore Gelato has beautiful gelato and more, made on the premises. There’s also fish and chips, fashion, chocolates, gifts, a beauty salon and day spa. Book a sunset cruise with MV Noosa Queen, a Noosa Leisuretime Houseboat, or a luxury pontoon and other water craft from Ready 2 Go Boat Hire. If you go Sunday morning, check out the Marina Markets

Fun on the water: Jump on a jet ski for an adrenalin rush on the Noosa River or join a guided jet ski tour in Laguna Bay, off Noosa’s Main Beach and around Noosa National Park. Find out more from the Noosa Visitor Information Centre, call 1 3000 NOOSA or see visitnoosa.com.au and search for 'jet ski'

National Park: Take a walk or run through the Noosa National Park, just minutes from Hastings St, with coastal tracks with gorgeous views across Laguna Bay to Noosa North Shore – you may even spot a whale, koala, dolphin or turtle! Inland tracks take you through rainforest and eucalypt woodlands. Drop into the Visitor Information Centre in Hastings St or the park’s information centre, open 7 days

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)

Sunset cruise: The Noosa River at sunset is a beautiful way to start the evening and a cruise is a great way to arrive at dinner! Noosa Ferry has sunset cruises between Hastings St and Noosa Marina, Tues-Sat – ph 5449 8442. Noosa River & Canal Cruises leave from Noosaville and Noosa Heads, Wed-Sat, BYO snacks and drinks and they'll supply the glasses and ice buckets – ph 0414 727 765. The Noosa Queen ’s sunset cruise leaves from Noosa Marina and is fully licensed – ph 5455 6661. MV Catalina has Saltwater Sunday cruises on Sundays, 3-6pm, ph 0484 598 993

Fraser fun: World Heritage-listed Fraser Island, or K’Gari, the world’s largest sand island is on Noosa’s doorstep! Join a day tour, a 2 or 3-day 4x4 adventure or drive yourself. See visitnoosa.com.au , call in at the Visitor Information Centre in Hastings St or phone 1 3000 NOOSA

Noosa by ferry: Explore Noosa by ferry along the river – a great way to get around between Hastings St, Noosaville and Noosa Marina at Tewantin, all day, every day. Also Sunset Cruise, Tues-Sat, $22.50; and Eco Cruise, Tues and Thurs, $49, includes morning tea and all-day Ferry Pass. Ph 5449 8442

For more about what to do in Noosa, call into the Noosa Visitor Information Centres at Hastings Street (open every day except Christmas Day) or Noosa Marina in Tewantin. Phone +61 7 5430 5000 or 1 3000 NOOSA (66672).