Noose Main Beach, Sunshine Coast, QLD
Noosa Main Beach - the main highlight of the many quality beaches located in the
greater Noosa area - is pretty much the perfect showcase of what the Sunshine Coast has to offer: it's got
picture-perfect sand, pristine water, waves that are ideal for swimming, is
well-patrolled, easily accessible and rich in both marine and shore-dwelling
wildlife. Pods of dolphins frequent the waters just off the beach's main strip,
and whales can even be spotted during their annual migration season. The beach
also boasts outstanding surfing conditions around the Noosa Park headland,
serving as the home of the yearly Noosa Festival of Surfing each March.
Noosa Main Beach's north-facing direction means that
conditions are far more sheltered than many other beaches in similar
circumstances, helping take the sting out of the breeze in the colder months and
making it basically a viable year-round option for those looking for some beach
going fun. Fisherman and fishing enthusiasts also love this place, as it's not
necessary to venture offshore to come away with a decent haul here; Flathead,
bream, dart, whiting and many other popular species are just a dangling of the
bait away.
An added bonus that Noosa Main Beach has over other popular
Aussie beach destinations like Bondi or Surfers Paradise is its large, FREE
all-day carpark that makes getting a decent spot without having to pay through
the nose a viable option - assuming you arrive early enough. Once you've
successfully parked, it's a very feasible proposition to spend an entire day in
the area as there are plenty of cafes, stores and restaurants just a stones'
throw away.
Likewise, the Surf Life Saving Club that serves as home to
the many dedicated lifeguards on the beach also offers reasonably-priced lunches
for those looking for a decent value meal. About the only negative is for those
looking for big waves will want to look for other options, as Noosa Main Beach
is by far more of a "swimming" beach than a "surfing" beach.
greater Noosa area - is pretty much the perfect showcase of what the Sunshine Coast has to offer: it's got
picture-perfect sand, pristine water, waves that are ideal for swimming, is
well-patrolled, easily accessible and rich in both marine and shore-dwelling
wildlife. Pods of dolphins frequent the waters just off the beach's main strip,
and whales can even be spotted during their annual migration season. The beach
also boasts outstanding surfing conditions around the Noosa Park headland,
serving as the home of the yearly Noosa Festival of Surfing each March.
Noosa Main Beach's north-facing direction means that
conditions are far more sheltered than many other beaches in similar
circumstances, helping take the sting out of the breeze in the colder months and
making it basically a viable year-round option for those looking for some beach
going fun. Fisherman and fishing enthusiasts also love this place, as it's not
necessary to venture offshore to come away with a decent haul here; Flathead,
bream, dart, whiting and many other popular species are just a dangling of the
bait away.
An added bonus that Noosa Main Beach has over other popular
Aussie beach destinations like Bondi or Surfers Paradise is its large, FREE
all-day carpark that makes getting a decent spot without having to pay through
the nose a viable option - assuming you arrive early enough. Once you've
successfully parked, it's a very feasible proposition to spend an entire day in
the area as there are plenty of cafes, stores and restaurants just a stones'
throw away.
Likewise, the Surf Life Saving Club that serves as home to
the many dedicated lifeguards on the beach also offers reasonably-priced lunches
for those looking for a decent value meal. About the only negative is for those
looking for big waves will want to look for other options, as Noosa Main Beach
is by far more of a "swimming" beach than a "surfing" beach.