Sarah’s guidebook - Noosa hinterland and beaches
Sightseeing
A short drive, gorgeous views at any time of the day but particularly stunning at sunrise and sunset.
Not suitable for pets.
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Mount Tinbeerwah Lookout
A short drive, gorgeous views at any time of the day but particularly stunning at sunrise and sunset.
Not suitable for pets.
Take a walk from the house or if you love to ride, this place is heaven for MTB fans.
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Tewantin National Park
Cooroy Noosa RoadTake a walk from the house or if you love to ride, this place is heaven for MTB fans.
Great Saturday market, you can take your doggie for a walk around, great for food and plants, not as touristy as Eumundi Markets, frequented by locals
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Yandina Markets - Saturday
North StreetGreat Saturday market, you can take your doggie for a walk around, great for food and plants, not as touristy as Eumundi Markets, frequented by locals
Great walk from La Balsa Park, up to the lighthouse and down to the beach on the other side. Pop over to Mooloolaba fish and market for fresh fish and chips (not quite as good as Noosa Fish Market, but almost)
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La Balsa Park
Harbour ParadeGreat walk from La Balsa Park, up to the lighthouse and down to the beach on the other side. Pop over to Mooloolaba fish and market for fresh fish and chips (not quite as good as Noosa Fish Market, but almost)
Sunshine Beach is a gorgeous swimming beach and to the left you will find a dog friendly section. There is an entrance to the Noosa National Park - please be aware no pets allowed in the National Parks. They are safe havens for wildlife. There are also lots of fabulous eateries in the main strip, Duke St. We can recommend Embassy XO.
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Sunshine Beach
Sunshine Beach is a gorgeous swimming beach and to the left you will find a dog friendly section. There is an entrance to the Noosa National Park - please be aware no pets allowed in the National Parks. They are safe havens for wildlife. There are also lots of fabulous eateries in the main strip, Duke St. We can recommend Embassy XO.
Food scene
Fantastic market, Wednesdays and Saturdays till 2pm. We love to wander around, enjoy some yummy food while listening to live music. Take a walk down the main street and enjoy the gorgeous buildings and shops
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Eumundi Markets
80 Memorial DrFantastic market, Wednesdays and Saturdays till 2pm. We love to wander around, enjoy some yummy food while listening to live music. Take a walk down the main street and enjoy the gorgeous buildings and shops
This is a great spot to try some local craft beers, live music and local food trucks. The littlies will enjoy the petting zoo (Saturdays) and running around on the large grassy area. Pet friendly, yay!
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Terella Brewing
196 Bunya RdThis is a great spot to try some local craft beers, live music and local food trucks. The littlies will enjoy the petting zoo (Saturdays) and running around on the large grassy area. Pet friendly, yay!
The best fish and chips ever - go for the grilled snapper or whatever is fresh on the day, choose by weight, add some calamari and crispy chips. Happy hour between 4-6pm for cold beer $6 or a glass of wine $7. Settle down at a table outside and yes, you can take your dogg-o.
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Noosa Harbour Fish Market
Parkyn CourtThe best fish and chips ever - go for the grilled snapper or whatever is fresh on the day, choose by weight, add some calamari and crispy chips. Happy hour between 4-6pm for cold beer $6 or a glass of wine $7. Settle down at a table outside and yes, you can take your dogg-o.
Excellent restaurant, lovely outdoor area - yes, you can take your dog and sit in the garden.
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Pomona Distilling Co.
18 Reserve StExcellent restaurant, lovely outdoor area - yes, you can take your dog and sit in the garden.
Yummy food at Embassy XO, my favourite dish is the steamed market fish fillet. It's best to call and book a table, if you book online, you have to enter credit card deets and there is a cancellation fee.
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Embassy XO Restaurant and Bar
Bryan StreetYummy food at Embassy XO, my favourite dish is the steamed market fish fillet. It's best to call and book a table, if you book online, you have to enter credit card deets and there is a cancellation fee.
Can't go past Raw + Rice in Noosa for a yummy poke bowl, wander down to the beach, sit under the trees and enjoy. NB long queues there in holiday season but a new store in Gympie Terrace is a great option. Loads of tables and benches to sit and enjoy river life.
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Raw + Rice
52 Hastings StCan't go past Raw + Rice in Noosa for a yummy poke bowl, wander down to the beach, sit under the trees and enjoy. NB long queues there in holiday season but a new store in Gympie Terrace is a great option. Loads of tables and benches to sit and enjoy river life.
Fabulous, quintessential Aussie pub set in large grounds. There’s often live music on Wednesday and Sundays. Loads of space for the kids to play. And dogs are super welcome too. About 20-25 mins drive. Be sure to drive a little further to Boreen Point for a walk along Lake Cootharaba.
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Apollonian Hotel
19 Laguna StFabulous, quintessential Aussie pub set in large grounds. There’s often live music on Wednesday and Sundays. Loads of space for the kids to play. And dogs are super welcome too. About 20-25 mins drive. Be sure to drive a little further to Boreen Point for a walk along Lake Cootharaba.
Casual spot for lunch, dinner or drinks in Peregian Beach. Enjoy, calamari, fish tacos, the best hot chips ever. There are a couple vegan options. Dog friendly.
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The Captain's Daughter
4 Heron StCasual spot for lunch, dinner or drinks in Peregian Beach. Enjoy, calamari, fish tacos, the best hot chips ever. There are a couple vegan options. Dog friendly.
Activities
Frida's Sip N Paint
26 Sunshine Beach RdThis is on my to do list, I've heard great things about Frida's
Great for kids and adults, if you've always wanted to learn to surf, now is the time
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Merrick's Noosa Learn to Surf
14 Claude Batten DrGreat for kids and adults, if you've always wanted to learn to surf, now is the time
Lovely market for fresh local produce and yummy food. Sundays till 1pm. Unfortunately no puppers allowed.
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Noosa Farmers Market
155 Weyba RdLovely market for fresh local produce and yummy food. Sundays till 1pm. Unfortunately no puppers allowed.
Stunning national park, wonderful walks and views. Watch the surfers whilst keeping your eyes peeled for dolphins and koalas. Parking is very challenging so consider parking in town and walking along the gorgeous boardwalk. No puppers in the National Park.
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Noosa National Park Carpark
60-62 Park RdStunning national park, wonderful walks and views. Watch the surfers whilst keeping your eyes peeled for dolphins and koalas. Parking is very challenging so consider parking in town and walking along the gorgeous boardwalk. No puppers in the National Park.
Acorss from Apex park is the newly opened Cooroy Hinterland Adventure Playground. Pack some lunch or enjoy the fare from one of the many local cafes https://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/hinterland-adventure-playground-2
Apex Park
2 Maple StreetAcorss from Apex park is the newly opened Cooroy Hinterland Adventure Playground. Pack some lunch or enjoy the fare from one of the many local cafes https://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/hinterland-adventure-playground-2
If you're up for a gentle hike head to Mt Ninderry, a 26 minute drive, for some stunning views of the coast and hinterland. Afterwards, you might like to explore nearby Yandina, have a dip at Coolum Beach, or if it's market day (Wed and Sat) stop off in Eumundi.
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Mt Ninderry walking track
3 Eucalyptus CresIf you're up for a gentle hike head to Mt Ninderry, a 26 minute drive, for some stunning views of the coast and hinterland. Afterwards, you might like to explore nearby Yandina, have a dip at Coolum Beach, or if it's market day (Wed and Sat) stop off in Eumundi.
City/town information
Gorgeous country town, an 18 minutes drive from the house. Enjoy the Saturday morning locals market, a coffee at SpillDEbeans, head to the rear entrance and sit in the garden if you have your doggie with you.
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Pomona
Gorgeous country town, an 18 minutes drive from the house. Enjoy the Saturday morning locals market, a coffee at SpillDEbeans, head to the rear entrance and sit in the garden if you have your doggie with you.
Dog friendly beaches
Great beach spot that is dog friendly and not too busy. There is parking on both sides of the road, toilets, showers and a nifty hose to wash your dog before jumping in the car.
Castaways Beach
Great beach spot that is dog friendly and not too busy. There is parking on both sides of the road, toilets, showers and a nifty hose to wash your dog before jumping in the car.
Another awesome dog beach, that extends from the beach entrance 500m south of the Twin Waters patrolled area all the way to the Maroochy River. Enjoy both the river, mangroves and the surf beach. It's about a 40 minute drive, there are toilets and showers but no dedicated hose for the dogs. Stop at Coolum, Peregian or Noosa on the way back.
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Dog Beach, Mudjimba
80 N Shore RdAnother awesome dog beach, that extends from the beach entrance 500m south of the Twin Waters patrolled area all the way to the Maroochy River. Enjoy both the river, mangroves and the surf beach. It's about a 40 minute drive, there are toilets and showers but no dedicated hose for the dogs. Stop at Coolum, Peregian or Noosa on the way back.
Yet another beautiful off leash dog beach. Torn right towards Coolum, it’s off leash between entrance 67-72
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Peregian Beach
Yet another beautiful off leash dog beach. Torn right towards Coolum, it’s off leash between entrance 67-72
Dog friendly cafes
Great spot on the sunny deck to stop for a coffee or meal. Dogs are welcome.
A great little local spot, open Tue-Sun till 2pm. There is often live music at the weekend. Another great spot to take your best buddy (and your doggie). Pick up some tomatoes on the way back from Noosa Reds, just across the way on Beddington Dri. You'll need some cash - $6 a bag, drop your money in the cash box.
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Cafe Doonan
777 Eumundi Noosa RdA great little local spot, open Tue-Sun till 2pm. There is often live music at the weekend. Another great spot to take your best buddy (and your doggie). Pick up some tomatoes on the way back from Noosa Reds, just across the way on Beddington Dri. You'll need some cash - $6 a bag, drop your money in the cash box.
Friendly little cafe in lively Sunshine Beach, plenty of space between the tables, great coffee and food and dogs are welcome.
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The Deck
46 Duke StFriendly little cafe in lively Sunshine Beach, plenty of space between the tables, great coffee and food and dogs are welcome.