Noosa
Noosa is a coastal town on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, known for surf at Noosa Beach, coastal walks through Noosa National Park and the restaurants and hotels on Hastings Street.
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Noosa Heads sits in the Shire of Noosa on Queensland's Sunshine Coast and is a popular holiday town. Noosaville and Tewantin run into it without a break, so the three form one built-up stretch at the northern end of the coast. The Noosa River and Weyba Creek border it to the west, and the Coral Sea lies to the north and east. Noosa Beach, the main beach, has drawn visitors since the 1890s and is a regular stop on world surfing circuits.
Noosa National Park covers the northeast of the area. Its coastal walking track passes headlands, lookouts and bays, including Fairy Pools, Noosa Inlet and Hell's Gates near Alexandria Bay. Noosa Hill, inside the park, rises 146 metres above sea level, the highest point in the suburb. Koalas are often seen in and around the park, though the local population is in decline. Hastings Street runs directly behind the seashore, and many of the district's restaurants and hotels line it.
Noosa in five
- Walk the national park, and follow its rulesNoosa National Park covers about 3,000 ha. Pets are prohibited, you must stay on tracks, and the fenced dune behind Alexandria Bay is off limits. The park has no camping.Noosa National Park
- Give the Everglades a full dayTourism Queensland calls the Noosa Everglades one of only two everglade systems in the world, with 60 km of tree-lined waterways. The gateway is about 20 minutes from Main Beach.
- Choose Sunshine Coast Airport if you canNoosa is a 30-minute drive north of Sunshine Coast Airport. From Brisbane Airport it is an easy 1.5-hour drive up the Bruce Highway, with buses, transfers and hire cars.
- Stay by Hastings Street or by the riverTourism Queensland puts Hastings Street at the center of the action; Noosaville is on the river and tends to be easier on the budget.Visit Noosa
- Treat Noosa as the start of the coast, not the endNoosa works as a first stop on the Queensland coast before the Whitsundays and the far north, so plan the flight north from Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast.Queensland road-trip planner
Need to know
- Airport
- Sunshine Coast (MCY), about 30 min; Brisbane (BNE), about 1.5 hours
- Getting there
- Bruce Highway north of Brisbane, or fly to the Sunshine Coast
- Getting around
- Walk Hastings Street; buses, bikes or a hire car beyond it
- Best base
- Hastings Street for the beach; Noosaville for the river
- Time needed
- 2 to 3 days
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryRain16 rainy daysHigh28°Low22°Hot, stormsJanuaryRain
Mixed
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 142 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, storms
- FebruaryRain16 rainy daysHigh28°Low22°Humid, stormsFebruaryRain
Mixed
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 212 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Humid, storms
- MarchRain22 rainy daysHigh27°Low21°Warm, humidMarchRain
Mixed
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 222 mm
- Rainy days
- 22
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, humid
- AprilRain13 rainy daysHigh24°Low19°Mild, clearAprilRain
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 93 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, clear
- MayRain13 rainy daysHigh22°Low16°Mild, calmMayRain
Good
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 119 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, calm
- JunePartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh20°Low13°Cool, clearJunePartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 67 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, clear
- JulyPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh20°Low13°Whales, coolJulyPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 61 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Whales, cool
- AugustClear6 rainy daysHigh21°Low13°Whales, clearAugustClear
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 41 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Whales, clear
- SeptemberClear7 rainy daysHigh23°Low15°Warm, springSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 42 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, spring
- OctoberPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh25°Low17°Warm, dryOctoberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 139 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, dry
- NovemberRain12 rainy daysHigh26°Low19°Hot, stormsNovemberRain
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 137 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, storms
- DecemberRain15 rainy daysHigh28°Low21°Hot, crowdsDecemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 148 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, crowds
Average daily high and low in Noosa, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Noosa
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- 28°
- Humidity
- 50%
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 98%
Noosa
03:03 PM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today27°21°98%Tuesday: Thunderstorms. High 27°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 98%.
- Wed32°20°34%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 34%.
- Thu30°19°0%Thursday: Clear. High 30°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri25°20°43%Friday: Clear. High 25°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 43%.
- Sat26°19°57%Saturday: Drizzle. High 26°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 57%.
- Sun24°20°52%Sunday: Drizzle. High 24°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 52%.
- Mon23°19°34%Monday: Cloudy. High 23°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 34%.
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Money
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Day trips by train
- Noosa Evergladesabout 20 minutes' drive to the gatewayTree-lined waterways in the Cooloola section of Great Sandy National Park.
- Lake Weyba and Coolum sectionsshort drives south and westOther parts of Noosa National Park, with heath, wetlands and quieter beaches.
- Brisbaneabout 1.5 hours' driveA city day or an airport run along the Bruce Highway; see the Brisbane guide.Read the guide
Before you go to Noosa
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Rules for Noosa, checked
- Noosa National Park: pets are prohibited, stay on tracks, and keep out of the fenced dune area behind Alexandria Bay.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
Plan around Noosa
How to split days between coast, islands and north
Read the guideBrisbaneCity base, airport and the road south
Read the guideThe WhitsundaysIslands and sailing, a flight north
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Read the guideFlights and car hireLong distances and one-way rentals
Read the guideTravel insuranceCover for cancellations and remote travel
Read the guideNoosa FAQ
How many days do you need in Noosa?
Two to three days cover the headland walk, Main Beach and a full day on the Everglades. Add a day if you want to surf, paddle the river or drive to the southern sections of the national park.
Is Noosa worth visiting?
Yes for a beach-and-bush weekend: a national park headland, a sheltered beach and a river within a short drive of each other. It is not the place for reef trips; those start farther north.
Can you visit the Noosa Everglades on a day trip?
Yes. The gateway is about 20 minutes from Main Beach, and Tourism Queensland recommends a full day. Book a boat or canoe tour and check the weather before you go.
Can you camp or bring dogs in Noosa National Park?
No. Queensland Parks lists the park as no camping, and pets are prohibited. Stay on the tracks and keep out of the fenced dune behind Alexandria Bay.
When is the best time to visit Noosa?
April to June and August to October are the easy months: mild, clear and quieter than the summer school holidays. Summer is hot and stormy, and the beach is busy.