Kate’s guidebook
Food scene
The most amazing food in a beautiful tropical setting. A must do while on the coast, but you need to book in advance. Lovely to go at night and really experience the beautiful gardens all lit up.
148 locals recommend
The Spirit House Restaurant
20 Ninderry RdThe most amazing food in a beautiful tropical setting. A must do while on the coast, but you need to book in advance. Lovely to go at night and really experience the beautiful gardens all lit up.
Great meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner! And a great spot to stop for a quick beer or wine on your way home from the beach.
46 locals recommend
High Tide Bar, Grill & Cafe
21-23 Mudjimba EsplanadeGreat meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner! And a great spot to stop for a quick beer or wine on your way home from the beach.
Great local Italian restaurant with fabulous authentic food.
27 locals recommend
Florentina's Trattoria
17 Mudjimba EsplanadeGreat local Italian restaurant with fabulous authentic food.
Amazing modern Asian food and share plates in a gorgeous setting. You can’t book and sometimes have to queue, so try getting there early.
136 locals recommend
Rice Boi
Parkyn ParadeAmazing modern Asian food and share plates in a gorgeous setting. You can’t book and sometimes have to queue, so try getting there early.
sum yung guys
205 Weyba RoadAmazing modern Asian food. Book ahead to avoid disappointment!
Great pub food at family friendly prices just up the road! Ride the bikes up for something fun.
23 locals recommend
North Shore Tavern
698-706 David Low WayGreat pub food at family friendly prices just up the road! Ride the bikes up for something fun.
Great food and cost effective drinks.
Lovely spending a nice afternoon on the balcony,
Courtesy bus also provided!
50 locals recommend
Marcoola SLSC
76 Marcoola EsplanadeGreat food and cost effective drinks.
Lovely spending a nice afternoon on the balcony,
Courtesy bus also provided!
Neighborhoods
What's not to love about a pristine beach that's never crowded, but still safe to swim?
14 locals recommend
Mudjimba
What's not to love about a pristine beach that's never crowded, but still safe to swim?
Worth the drive, or catch the bus, for some seaside dining and shopping!
270 locals recommend
Noosa Heads Main Beach
Worth the drive, or catch the bus, for some seaside dining and shopping!
Dog friendly things to do
Dog Beach, Mudjimba
80 N Shore RdBest off leash beach ever and only just down the road!
A great hike that's fairly easy. Has magnificent views of the coast and you can take your dog too!
19 locals recommend
Mount Ninderry
A great hike that's fairly easy. Has magnificent views of the coast and you can take your dog too!
Stumers Creek Dog Offleash Area
Stumers Creek RoadSightseeing
Visit the gorgeous Noosa National Park for some great scenery and koala spotting!
840 locals recommend
Noosa National Park Carpark
60-62 Park RdVisit the gorgeous Noosa National Park for some great scenery and koala spotting!
Drive up to the hinterland and wander around the National park and have a dip in the falls.
174 locals recommend
Kondalilla National Park
Kondalilla Falls RoadDrive up to the hinterland and wander around the National park and have a dip in the falls.
Great day trip to the country. Stop in at the bakery for a donut or visit the cheese factory. Head home via Obi Obi Road for spectacular views.
61 locals recommend
Kenilworth
Great day trip to the country. Stop in at the bakery for a donut or visit the cheese factory. Head home via Obi Obi Road for spectacular views.
Take a drive up to the Hinterland for great views, national parks, food and arts and crafts.
53 locals recommend
Mapleton
Take a drive up to the Hinterland for great views, national parks, food and arts and crafts.
Drinks
Great day trip from our house. Lovely setting, great wine and platters and friendly hosts.
23 locals recommend
Dingo Creek Vineyard
265 Tandur Traveston RdGreat day trip from our house. Lovely setting, great wine and platters and friendly hosts.
Try some local gins and have a meal at the same time. Great drive out to the country.
45 locals recommend
Pomona Distilling Co.
18 Reserve StTry some local gins and have a meal at the same time. Great drive out to the country.
Terella Brewing
196 Bunya RdDrive out to the country for some sampling of local beers!
Great spot to drop
In for a beer overlooking the coast. The meals are great pub food too!
21 locals recommend
Mapleton Tavern
2 Flaxton DrGreat spot to drop
In for a beer overlooking the coast. The meals are great pub food too!
Sunshine & Sons
104 Nambour Connection RdEnjoy a gin tasting overlooking the lovely hills.
Stuff for kids
Check out the local ginger factory to learn all about ginger!
The Ginger Factory
50 Pioneer RdCheck out the local ginger factory to learn all about ginger!
Bit of a drive for this one, but you could pair with an afternoon at Dingo Creek Winery.
41 locals recommend
Mary Valley Rattler
Tozer StreetBit of a drive for this one, but you could pair with an afternoon at Dingo Creek Winery.
Aussie World
73 Downunder DriveLet the kids go wild on the rides at Aussie World
Bli Bli Watersports Complex
367 David Low WayHave a go at wakeboarding and other water sports!
Always wanted to find your way out of a hedge maze? This is your chance!
41 locals recommend
Bellingham Maze
274 Tanawha Tourist DrAlways wanted to find your way out of a hedge maze? This is your chance!
Worth it for a photo for your album! Check if the train is running. Wildlife HQ and Treetop Challenge also onsite .
103 locals recommend
The Big Pineapple
76 Nambour Connection RdWorth it for a photo for your album! Check if the train is running. Wildlife HQ and Treetop Challenge also onsite .
TreeTop Challenge Big Pineapple
76 Nambour Connection RdHarness up for some adventure among the trees!