Noosa is surrounded by beautiful wide, soft and sandy beaches and a koala-filled national park, so a perfect destination to relax but also plenty to do to keep active. With a bustling little high street, filled with boutiques, Italian ice-cream joints, yummy cocktail bars and fresh seafood restaurants, you will quickly get into the easy-going Australian spirit of holidaying. Everyone loves their sport here and with the early sunrises don’t be surprised if you start paddle-boarding, surfing, fishing, jogging and canoeing with the rest of them around 6am. Just remember to beat the rush at the Noosa coffee institution that is Aromas on Hastings! The lifestyle here is super relaxed in the day and then after showering the days sand off, everyone dresses for cocktails and dinner so easy-breezy glamorous is a must.
TASTE
After early morning walks/runs/swims, head to Aromas for coffee and healthy breakfasts. If lunch isn't a picnic on the beach then head to Bistro C, Seasons for sea-views and fresh seafood. Dinner at Sails and Rickys for consistently delicious menus and views, Miss Moneypennys and Locale for great cocktails and also for families.
EXPERIENCE
Surfing options are aplenty, be it along Hastings Street or Sunshine Beach. Hiking in the National Park is a treat and fun on the water is endless with bbq pontoons, jet skis, paddle-boards, canoeing or aquacycle.
READ
This is prime holiday relaxing and reading time so here are a few of our favourites to dive into: Where the Crawdads Sing - Delia Owens; The Mister - E L James, Shoe Dog - Phil Knight, War Doctor - David Nott; The Runaways - Fatima Bhutto; Losing Earth - Nathaniel Rich; Last Days in Old Europe - Richard Bassett; Milkman - Anna Burns
LISTEN
During the day to relax to: I dare you - The XX; Calvin Harris + friends - Heatstroke; Time on her side - Future Islands; Passionfruit - Drake; Sunset Love - Petit Biscuit; Take Me Away - Wild Belle; Drew Barrymore - SZA; West Coast - Lana Del Ray and then in the evening definitely more of an Ibizan vibe
