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Take a dip in the clear, calm waters of
               Noosa Main Beach, Queensland














                                 Courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland  SUNSHINE & FRASER COASTS



                                      Home to a picture-perfect coastline, spectacular beaches and framed by lush hinterland,
                                      immerse yourself in the relaxed coastal lifestyle of the Sunshine and Fraser Coasts.
                                      Here are a few of our top picks.

                                                    NOOSA                     THE ORIGINAL EUMUNDI MARKETS
                                      Noosa is the perfect place for a coastal getaway.   No matter what the weather, every Wednesday and
                                      Explore the stylish boutiques and alfresco restaurants   Saturday the quaint country town of Eumundi comes
                                      along Hastings Street. Stroll along the boardwalk from   to life as locals and visitors explore the renowned
                                      Main Beach to the National Park. Learn to surf or try   markets. With over 600 stalls selling locally made
                                      stand-up paddle boarding on the popular Main Beach.   artisan treasures it is the biggest art and craft market in
                                      Walk along the Noosa National Park coastal track for   Australia and is shaded beneath leafy fig trees. Take a
                 Noosa Everglades, Queensland  breathtaking ocean views. Keep an eye out for pods   break and rejuvenate with a massage, have your palm
                                      of dolphins in Laguna Bay and spot sleepy koalas   read or listen to the live music while sipping a Sunshine
                                 Courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland  The Noosa Everglades is one of only two everglade   Take a break from the sand and surf and discover
                                                                              Coast grown coffee with a home-baked treat.
                                      perched in the trees.
                                           THE NOOSA EVERGLADES
                                                                                SUNSHINE COAST HINTERLAND
                                                                              the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Home to magnificent
                                      systems in the world. Explore the area on an eco-
                                      cruise or in a kayak and see banksias, tea trees,
                                                                              waterfalls, rainforests, breathtaking scenery and
                                      melaleucas and water lilies along the water’s edge.
                                      Look out for pelicans, cormorants, eagles or rare
                                                                              Mapleton, sampling local wines and cheeses along the
                                      jabirus that either visit or live in the area. Marvel at the   postcard perfect villages. Drive from Maleny to
                                                                              way and visit Montville’s galleries and quaint boutiques.
                                      reflections on the water that appear like a mirage; it’s   Stop at Maleny Dairies and taste the delicious range of
                                      no surprise that the upper reaches of the Noosa River   products. Pack a picnic and discover scenic lookouts
                                      are often referred to as the River of Mirrors.  and hiking trails in the Glass House Mountains.
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