
Snuggled behind the bustling coastal strip is the Noosa Hinterland; a patchwork of tranquil lakes and rivers, lush forests and pastures. Its quaint, historic villages guarded by striking volcanic formations that are shrouded in Aboriginal legends, offer stunning mountain top vistas of the hinterland and coast beyond. A landscape that invites exploration!
Nestled just behind the ocean beaches is pristine Lake Weyba whose shallow waters are ideal for canoeing, swimming and photography and the beautiful green lush rolling valleys of the Noosa Valley, featuring golf courses and wineries.
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A short drive to the picturesque village of Eumundi, and the historic villages of Cooroy and Pomona enable you to step back into the early pioneering days of the area. Further north is Boreen Point on the shores of Lake Cootharaba and nearby is historic Kin Kin. |
Tracks and Trails - Experience the untouched beauty of the Noosa National Park stretching from Noosa Heads to Peregian. Further north is the equally famous Cooloola National Park around the Boreen Point, and Kin Kin area offering visitors an endless array of walking options. |
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Lakes and Everglades – the Noosa River and Lakes system has unique and amazing qualities in each and every reach of its waters. Explore the river, lakes and everglade creeks by canoe or kayak; drift along through the diverse waterscapes. Ideal for bird watching, photography and swimming the river, lakes and creeks often reflect amazing mirror images of the tree canopy and sky above. |
Noosa Food Trail and Wineries – The region now supplies the tables of Hinterland restaurants, cafes and beyond, a diversity of local produce from goats cheese, to pressed olive oils, artisan baked breads, organic meats, exotic fruits and vegetables and other produce that exceeds the limits of our imagination. A burgeoning wine industry is taking hold with a distinctive Noosa feel complimenting the already strong foodie culture of the region. |
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Art Galleries - Colourful and talented artisans choose to live in the inspirational Noosa Hinterland, adding great cultural diversity to the area. Discover the antiques of tomorrow in beautifully crafted furniture and woodwork by local artisans. The Noosa Hinterland also boasts a number of high respected jewellers working from their own studios. |
From Market to Market - The most well known is the iconic Eumundi Markets held under the shade of the massive ancient fig trees. Alternatively, experience authentic country style markets in the other hinterland villages. The Cooran Village Fair has a focus on local and organic produce, arts, crafts and fashion. Discover the tastes of home-grown produce at the Pomona Markets and the Noosa Farmer’s Market at Noosa features over 100 stalls of fresh seasonal hinterland produce and gourmet delights. |
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Golf - Hone your golf skills under blue skies as you stroll through pockets of rainforest, along the shores of lakes and rivers, and majestic stands of melaleuca trees. An interesting choice of courses is available in the Noosa Hinterland from the challenging organic course, Kabi at Boreen Point, to the Noosa Valley Country Club, a picturesque 9 hole course. The Noosa Par 3 in the Noosa Valley is suitable for families and beginners, or for a real country feel, Cooroy Golf Club also offers a challenge. For the serious golfer Noosa Springs is one of the major resort courses on the Sunshine Coast. |
Bike riding – With over 200 km of hinterland trails and endless quiet country roads, the choices are limitless. From the top of Mt. Tinbeerwah near Tewantin, enjoy amazing panoramic views of Noosa coastline and hinterland. Cycle down the mountain via creeks and rainforest pockets, stopping for a picnic along the way. The Noosa Trail Network gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy the spectacular hinterland countryside. |
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Health and Wellbeing – Indulge in some serious pampering and treat yourself to a relaxing aromatherapy massage, sea mineral body wrap or organic facial – your mind, body and soul will love you for it. Your hosts will gladly assist with booking your treatment of choice for you in the comfort and privacy of your own room. |
Birdwatching - The Noosa Hinterland is unsurpassed in its diversity of bird life. Over 200 species have been identified in Cooloola National Park alone from the tiny wren to the giant emu. The diversity of habitats from forest, heath, rocky cliffs on volcanic outcrops, to the wetlands of the river, estuaries and seaside make for a birdwatchers heaven |
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Photography - The wildflowers of the coastal heathlands put on a spectacular show each spring. Herbs and shrubs blanket the landscape beautifully with their tapestry of blooms – a kaleidoscope of colour with pinks, yellows, whites and blues intermingling with vivid patches of red and yellow. |