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The following list of activities around Noosa are generally free to enjoy but I can’t vouch that you will not be lured into spending some money along the way. That will depend on how strong willed you are!

Mount Tinbeerwah Lookout
Located a few minutes drive out of Tewantin on the road to Cooroy road, this is THE premier lookout on the Sunshine Coast. A ten minute walk from the car park takes you to stunning views over Noosa, the river, lakes and the hinterland. It is well signposted at the top of a steep hill on the way to Cooroy.

Watch the sun set over Noosa River
Watch the sun set over the river along Gympie Terrace in Noosaville and be in awe as the sun gradually sinks behind Mount Cooroy. Noosaville used to play second fiddle to Noosa bit it is now known as “The Golden Mile”. This is a unique experience only made more enjoyable if you have a glass of wine in your hand!

Coastal track in Noosa National Park
An easy 40 minute walk along well made tracks takes you to the superb views offered at Hells Gates. Look out for Koalas perched high in the trees in the car park. Watch surfers compete for waves with the dolphins. Be fascinated with whales migrating in season. Other wildlife you may encounter are Turtles and Goannas. An unforgettable experience.

Tanglewood Track
This is an alternative track through the Noosa National Park that takes you through about three or more unique types of rainforest. Head off from the carpark on this track and return by way of the coastal track. You will need to allow about 2.5 hours for the return trip. Be careful not to be run over by the hordes of joggers exercising in this beautiful rainforest.

Fishing in the river
Noosa is blessed with superb river fishing , both upstream and at the river mouth. You can also hire motor boats that are fully equipped with fishing gear for low cost. The ultimate in fishing is to go out on one of the offshore fishing trips that guarantee that you will catch the big ones. Several boats operate from the Noosa Marina in Noosaville.

Eumundi Markets
The markets are by far the biggest in Australia with 500 to 600 stalls to explore. To be a stall holder, the catch cry was that you have to “make it, bake it, grow it, or sew it”.

The main markets are on Wednesday and Saturday mornings with a smaller, newer market open on Sundays. If visiting the markets, it is worth staying a night in one of the many lovely bed and breakfast accommodations in Noosa or Eumundi as there is so much to do and see around this historic little township.

Swim or surf in Laguna Bay
The Noosa main beach in the bay is unique for the east coast of Australia in that it faces north. It is therefore ideal and safe for swimming. It also has moderate waves out toward the river mouth for learner surfers with lessons available. The serious surfers have superb waves along the reef adjoining the National Park.

Barbeque on the river at Noosaville
The Noosa Council provides lots of BBQ cooking facilities, tables and shelters at many points along the river in Gympie Terrace, Noosaville. Best of all, they are free!

A great place to spend a relaxing few hours with family and friends. Good playgrounds for the children.

The author and publisher Murray Maxwell is a Bed and Breakfast operator in the Noosa, Sunshine Coast region with several years experience with customer service needs and noosa accommodation.

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Queensland’s beaches rank right up the top with the best beaches in the world, with visitors flocking from every direction to enjoy the long white coastal stretches and shimmering waters. From Coolangatta through to Daintree in the far north, you are guaranteed a taste of paradise. The ideal choice of travel is by campervan, as you have the freedom and flexibility to stop as long as the waves are rolling and the sky is blue. There are plenty of caravan parks dotted up and down the Queensland coast, ideal to be used as a base to swim and explore.

Growing up in Queensland, I spent most of my holidays on the Gold Coast, and today’s favourite tourist beaches were my playground. Coolangatta, located about half an hour from Surfers Paradise, has an esplanade perfect for small children to paddle, and is also a popular meeting place for surfers. Further up is beautiful Burleigh beach, known for its pine trees lining the sand. Although a lot more populated than all those years ago, this is still one of the premier beach locations on the coast.

Nobbys and Main beaches are long and inviting. There is plenty of space for families, surfers and sunbathers. Sunrise is one of the favourite times to enjoy the salt air and meet the early morning walkers, populating the shoreline up and down the coastline. Surfers Paradise is the most famous and known as the tourist strip for obvious reasons. The beaches are fantastic and excellent for surfing, but I would stick to the local beaches just to get some towel space.

The Sunshine Coast beaches have a more relaxed pace, Maroochydore being my favourite. With excellent surfing beaches, ideal caravan parks (Cotton Tree is one of the best) and large shopping centres you could spend weeks here and always have something to do. Alexandra Headland is one of the most popular locations for surfers, with breaks to be found along most of the coastline.

Noosa Heads is one of the most well known destinations on the north coast, with an abundance of holiday choices. There are four beaches, the most popular at Hastings Point for swimming and surfing. Tea Tree and Granite Bay are more suitable for experienced surfers. From Hastings there are some easy beach walks taking you around the headland to a lovely beach alcove. The beach is the heart of Noosa and every walk seems to wind back to its sandy stretches.

Once you start the trek up to Cairns and beyond, you need to plan your itinerary and then take the plunge as there are a lot of miles in between.However, the rewards are priceless, with exquisite pure white beaches waiting for you. Close to three hours from Brisbane, Fraser Island is the world’s largest sand island, with the equally beautiful Rainbow Beach a complete destination in itself. The advantage is that crowds are smaller and the beaches are endless, the perfect place to escape.

Halfway between Cairns and Townsville is an undiscovered paradise, Mission Beach. There are not many places where the sun shines every day of the year (well almost) and the rainforest meets the sand and coconut palms. Combined with the pristine, flat beach and rippling waves you have the ideal tropical holiday.

The beaches just north from Cairns are unique and unparalleled. The most famous is Palm Cove, offering something for every type of beach holiday maker. There is a long jetty for fishermen, plenty of water sports, tall palm trees lining the entire stretch of beach and a number of restaurants and shops when you need a break from the sun. Surfers may have to venture elsewhere, such as Yorkey’s Knob where half metre waves are delivered which still a bonus for this region.

Trinity Beach is another favourite with locals and tourists and easily accessible from Cairns via the Captain Cook highway. The Cairns esplanade now features a large lagoon ideal for families, and a great retreat for those who would prefer to base themselves close to the city.

Heading further north to Port Douglas, Four Mile Beach is one of the last of Queensland’s jewels. This is remote and beautiful, with the palms common to this area combine to create the perfect holiday destination. Although this area
is common to stingers there are nets in place so you can still enjoy a swim.

Whichever location you choose, you will have to keep coming back to make the most of the sun, surf and sand in Queensland greatest treasures, its beaches.

Jenny Brewer is a travel agent whose passion is writing. After spending her leisure time writing time writing childrens stories, she now enjoys writing about travel destinations. For more of her articles visit Campervan Hire Australia

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