Want to visit Noosa for a quick weekend escape? Noosaweekend offers an overview of some of the best activities, accommodation, events and sights the beautiful Noosa and hinterland region encompass. Whether a quick weekend visit or longer stay, all you need to know is right here.
Kayak Noosa
Specialists in weekend kayak tours, hire and even a fitness program, Kayak Noosa has been guiding visitors through the amazing Noosa National Park and Noosa river system for more than a decade.
Experience the thrill of kayak sailing and ocean paddling with Noosa's playful dolphins. Cruise through wildlife-filled estuaries unique to Noosa and enjoy the best meals of any adventure on the coast.
Prices start from $50. Included: professional kayak guides, dry bags for your personal items, snorkelling equipment and meals where noted.
Bring: swimwear, towel, water, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses and sports sandals.
Phone: 0448 567 321.
www.kayaknoosa.com
Noosa River and Canal Cruises
The only Noosa River cruise where weekend visitors can view the beautiful river and Noosa Canal waterfront homes.
Cruise includes the river entrance, Noosa Spit and Noosa Northshore wilderness. See koalas, stingrays, pelicans and jumping fish.
Tours depart midday and evening (sunset) and last two to three hours. Free courtesy bus pick-up and return available.
Soft drinks, chips, and ice-creams available onboard. Complimentary coffee, tea and biscuits, sunscreen on sunny days, blankets in cooler weather.
Ph: (07) 5455 6410.
www.noosariverandcanalcruises.com.au
Gondolas of Noosa
Indulge yourself ona weekend visit seeing the gorgeous Noosa River with a unique Gondola cruise.
Why travel to Venice to experience the serenity of gilding along in your own private and romantic Gondola cruise?
Cruises include restaurant transfers, breakfast, dinner cruises featuring a seafood platter or gourmet pizza and the glorious moonlight dessert cruise.
Wedding cruises start from just $150.
Phone Ricardo on 0412 929 369.
Noosa Springs Resort Golf
Features 18 holes of unique challenge and inspiration against the beautiful Noosa backdrop.
Par 72 course over more than 6kms. A fleet of 70 electric golf carts with concrete path system allowing all-weather playing conditions.
Facilities include: magnificently appointed clubhouse, golf shop, practice driving range with markers, practice putting green, chipping green and bunker; private or group lessons and a video swing analysis.
The only international championship golf course at Noosa Heads is located only 3kms from Hastings St.
Green fees (including cart): 18 holes for $120, nine holes for $65.
Phone: (07) 5440 3333.
Beach Fishing by 4x4 at Noosa
No chance of sea-sickness from Noosa swells or boredom from lack of fish!
The best time for fishing on any surf beach is dawn or dusk, and we time our tours with that in mind, weather and tides permitting.
Tour leader Chiso is your entertaining guide and knows Noosa's best surf fishing locales, he is the first accredited Professional Fishing Instructors and Guides Association leader in Queensland!
We encourage catch and release so all can enjoy future fish stocks forever.
Toilets available on request.
Ph: 0411 368 239.
www.noosasurffishingtours.com.au
Get to Hell's Gate with Noosa Thriller Ocean Adventures
AS SEEN ON TV! Wave Jumping! 500 HP High Performance Ride! Ocean Swells! Hats Will Blow Off!
35 Years Local Experience!
Rates: $70pp for 1 hr, half and quarter hour rates available.
$220 per family, two adults and two children.
Special rates for four or more passengers.
Phone: 0412 735 624 or (07) 5447 3042.
Jazz and Calypso Cruises
Sunset Jazz cruises depart every Tuesday and feature international musicians. On Thursdays it's Calypso time with our "Pantastic performers from around the world.
All cruises depart from Catalina Jetty on Noosa Terrace and cost just $25. Weddings and charters also available. Licensed bar and catering service available for up to 150 guests.
Ph: (07) 5474 1005
Camel Safaris
Imagine spending an overnight weekend traveling on a camel and camping under the stars.
Camel Safaris operates award-winning safaris on Noosa's North Shore, gateway to the Coloured Sands and World Heritage listed Fraser Island.
Be introduced to our gentle Dromedaries and enjoy their quiet nature on the ultimate relaxing adventure on the backs of the majestic animals that played a major role in opening Australian frontiers.
Overnight safaris are available as well as a six day wilderness safari. Themed nights and competition races available.
Costs from $45 per adult for a one hour beach and bush safari.
Ph: (07) 5442 4402
Noosa's Great Escapes
We will give you a day to remember on the Cooloola Queen for a cruise along Noosa River, lakes and into the dark. Tranquil waterways of the Noosa Everglades.
Features an upper deck with open-air viewing, coach style seating and licensed bar.
Or, enjoy a total "beyond Noosa" experience cruising the Everglades and four wheel driving along the region's best beached to the glorious Coloured Sands Cliffs. Tour includes Rainbow Beach, Double Island Point and Forty Mile Beach. BBQ lunch and morning and afternoon tea included.
Ph: (07) 5449 9177, freecall 1800 657 666.
Girrrls - Learn to Surf!
Daily classes on Noosa's first-class surf beach. A guarantee to stand on first lesson thanks to accredited coaches. Free pick up. Two hour classes each morning and afternoon.Easy-paced, easy to learn program in a friendly environment.
Holiday programs available.
$50 per two hour lesson, $135 for three days, $200 for five days.
Ph: 0418 787 577 or book online.
Mountain Biking and Kayaking
Pedal and paddle your way through Noosa with a forest combo with Peddle and Paddle Adventure Treks Noosa.
Packages include a mountain bike and kayak combo to the top of Mt Tinbeerwah and off road biking through rainforest pockets followed by an afternoon's kayak through Noosa's hidden waterways.
Trips last from a half day to two hours and prices range froom $79 to $59.
All fitness levels catered for, equipment provided.
Phone: (07) 5474 5328
www.peddalandpaddle.com.au
Extreme ocean wave jumping
Take the ride of your life with Noosa jet ski hire - the most modern fun-to-ride machines on the coast.
Learners and family groups welcome and there's no licence required. See the dolphins at Laguna Bay and visit the Fairy Pools with Ocean Jetski Hire, or ride the Noosa River with River Jetski Hire.
Constant supervision and jackets provided, with free boat pick-up.
Ph: (07) 5449 7727
Improve your surfing
Learn or improve your surfing skills with Australia's award-winning academy, Wavesense.
Take your ability beyond what you ever imagined with our innovative W-system teaching method that allows you to learn more and achieve your surfing dreams sooner. Our small groups and ability to travel to better surf and less crowded breaks increase your confidence.
Techniques analysis using video, follow-up online support means we guarantee new skills at every lesson.
Ph: 0414 369 076
www.wavesense.com.au
Fly with Sunshine
Take to the air for a "Sea Eagle" half hour scenic coastal flight along Sunhine Coast beaches including the glorious Noosa beach.
Scenic flight packages include the Pretty Woman with limosine pick-up or Romantic featuring a sunset flight, dinner and limosine return.
Venture further afield with alternative routes including the Glasshouse Mountains, Fraser Island and the Coloured Sands. Bushwalk tours and small groups catered for.
Ph: (07) 5450 0516
www.sunshineaviation.com.au
Discover total relaxation
Resort to Massage offers therapeutic massage in the comfort of your hotel or apartment - we come to you!
Our efficient and professional service includes Swedish, sports, remedial, accupressure and shiatsu massages by qualified and accredited therapists.
Ph: (07) 5449 0494
Indulge your senses
The new-look Noosa Spa offers a truly pampering experience.
Noosa's original purpose-built day spa has undergone a facelift and now offers a modern haven for therapeutic treatments. It features five treatment rooms - spa, dedicated manicure and pedicure rooms.
Treatments include packages for one or two people, massage, facials, body scrubs and wraps, cosmetic tattooing, hands and feet and waxing.
Ph: (07) 5447 1424
www.noosaspa.com.au
Noosa food and wine trail
Meet food growers and producers and sample the fruits of their labours in this rich agricultural region.
The itinerary includes Noosa Reds - an amazing high-tech tomoto farm growing old fashioned flavours, a visit to a tropical fruit farm including morning tea, sampling at Dingo Creek Vineyard, the 100 acre Kybong crayfish aquaculture farm and finish the day with a visit to Noosa Valley Winery.
Tour lasts from 8.30am to 4.30pm approx and includes lunch.
Ph: (07) 5446 3111.
Noosa's Laguna Charters
Enjoy a day offshore fishing on-board Noosa's Laguna Cat.
Whether it be deep sea bottom fishing for Snapper, Pearl, Perch, Red Emperor and Coral Trout or the thrill of light game fishing noosa for Mackeral, Mahi Mahi, King Fish or Tuna the reefs & bait grounds off Noosa have it all. Noosa's Laguna Charters really is the ultimate in offshore fishing.
Noosa's Laguna Charters conduct 1/2, 3/4 and Full Day offshore fishing trips which include all bait & tackle, food, tea & coffee and cold drinks. Catered for by the Sheraton Noosa Resort, the food is of the highest standard. All fish are cleaned and kept on ice.
Why not contact Mark and book your Noosa Fishing trip today!
ph: (07) 5449 7454
www.lagunachartersnoosa.com.au
